Jefferson and George Washington National Forest
These two forests were administratively combined in 1995. Together they represent one of the largest blocks of public land in the eastern United States.
The Jefferson National Forest in Virginia is part of the Southern Appalachians, and is comprised of approximately 690,100 acres. Because the National Forests are located in the Blue Ridge,
Central Ridge and Valley, and Cumberland Plateau physiographic provinces, habitat is provided for a wide variety of species including at least 70 amphibians and reptiles and many neo-tropical birds.
Upcoming projects
For a comprehensive list of proposed projects on the Jefferson-George Washington National Forest please visit Virginia Forest Watch Forest Monitoring Pages.
This map illustrates SAFC vision for protection vs. the current level of protection, as well as the size of state and federal land vs. the size of urban areas.
Enlarged Legend
| currently protected USFS land | |
| SAFC conservation vision proposal - USFS land | |
| other USFS land | |
| other public lands | |
| USFS purchase boundaries | |
| Conservation easements | |
| Urban areas | |
| area within Southern Appalachian Region |
More Information
For more information contact Virginia Forest Watch or the Jefferson-GW National Forest.