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  2. List of West Virginia state forests - Wikipedia

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    West Virginia contains a network of eight state forests that help to protect over 70,000 acres (28,000 ha) of wooded lands in the state. Most of the forests are managed by the West Virginia Division of Forestry, although Kanawha State Forest is managed as a state park by the Division of Natural Resources.

  3. List of West Virginia state parks - Wikipedia

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    West Virginia's lumber and mineral exploitation had caused tremendous damage to much of its natural environment by the early 20th century. [16] The state recognized the need to designate and protect lands worthy of conservation, and in 1925 the West Virginia Legislature established the West Virginia State Forest, Park and Conservation Commission to assess the state's opportunities and needs ...

  4. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources - Wikipedia

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    The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) is an agency of the government of the U.S. state of West Virginia.While formerly known as the cabinet-level Department of Natural Resources, it is now part of the West Virginia Department of Commerce. [1]

  5. Environment of West Virginia - Wikipedia

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    The environment of West Virginia encompasses terrain and ecosystems ranging from plateaus to mountains. Most of West Virginia lies within the Appalachian mixed mesophytic forests ecoregion , while the higher elevations along the eastern border and in the panhandle lie within the Appalachian-Blue Ridge forests .

  6. List of West Virginia wildlife management areas - Wikipedia

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    West Virginia Wildlife Management Areas Wildlife Management Area County Area Accommodations [1] Lakes Shooting Ranges [2] Acres Hectares Cabins Camping Allegheny: Mineral: 5,884 2,381 Amherst-Plymouth: Putnam: 7,061 2,857 Anawalt Lake: McDowell: 2,097 849 Bear Rock Lakes: Ohio: 242 98 Becky Creek: Randolph: 1,930 781 Beech Fork Lake: Cabell ...

  7. List of U.S. state minerals, rocks, stones and gemstones

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    West Virginia joined Kentucky and Utah, which also recognize coal as a state mineral or rock. The drive to name coal as an official state symbol was initiated by a high school student from Wharncliffe, West Virginia, who initiated her project at a school fair and collected 2,500 signatures on a petition that was submitted to legislators. [85]

  8. List of West Virginia state agencies - Wikipedia

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    West Virginia Department of Administration; West Virginia Department of Agriculture; West Virginia Department of Commerce. West Virginia Division of Forestry; West Virginia Division of Labor; West Virginia Division of Natural Resources; West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey; West Virginia Office of Miners' Health, Safety and Training

  9. List of National Natural Landmarks in West Virginia - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of the National Natural Landmarks (NNLs) in West Virginia.There are sixteen in all — five are wetlands (such as bogs and swamps), three are forests, six are limestone caves/karst, and two are rock formations.