Английская Википедия:Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve
Шаблон:Infobox protected area Grassy Hill Natural Area Preserve is a Шаблон:Convert Natural Area Preserve located in Franklin County, Virginia, just to the west of the town of Rocky Mount. The site is composed of rocky slopes with various hardwood species and patches of Virginia pine. Shallow basic soils, typified by heavy clay, are found among bedrock outcrops rich in magnesium. Rare woodland communities live upon these substrates, and numerous rare plants may be found within grassy forest clearings near the summit. Evidence at the preserve suggests that the majority of the site was once more open, and may have historically been maintained through a natural fire regime that has been suppressed during modern times.[1]
The preserve is owned and maintained by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, and is open to the public. Public facilities at the preserve include Шаблон:Convert of hiking trails, educational signs, parking, and a kiosk.[1]
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Шаблон:Protected areas of Virginia
Шаблон:Virginia-protected-area-stub
Шаблон:FranklinCountyVA-geo-stub
