Mill Creek Cove

Status
Proposed

Location

State
Texas
National Forest Regions
Southern Region (R8)
Forest at the Mill Creek Cove Research Natural Area

Forest: Sabine, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas

District: Yellow Pine

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Related Reports and Publications

  • Mohlenbrock, R. H. 1992. Mill Creek Cove, Texas. American Museum o Natural History: 62–64.
  • Quinn, W. J. 1998. A study of the vegetation of the Mill Creek Cove Research Natural Area. USDA/Forest Service Technical Paper, pp. 1–71.    

Ecological and Physical Description

Size
93ac (38ha)
Primary Features

American beech – southern magnolia, Proposed RNA includes the largest remaining old–growth, never-harvested beech–magnolia forest known to all experts. Contains eight forest types, five champion trees, and rare plants.

Last updated July 14, 2023