The Cedars Natural Area Preserve

LOCALITY	OWNER	ACRES	ACCESS	NEWS
Lee	DCR	2320	By Arrangement with Steward

SITE DESCRIPTION:

The Cedars Natural Area Preserve supports an exceptional natural community of rocky, dry, limestone glades and woodlands located in southwest Virginia. The preserve lies within a significant karst region known as The Cedars, which covers 30 to 40 square miles in Lee County near the Powell River. The characteristic feature of the landscape here is "karst", where thin soils develop over easily-dissolved limestone bedrock, creating terrain that tends to be rolling, rocky, rugged, and full of sinkholes, caves, and sinking streams. The preserve is a haven for rare plants which are adapted to the mostly thin, nutrient-poor soils of the area.

VISITATION:
This preserve has no public access facilities.

Part or all of the preserve may be periodically closed for resource protection or prescribed burning activities. Check the NEWS section above for announcements.
A preserve guide factsheet and map are available to assist in planning your visit. You will need the Adobe Acrobat reader to view and or print this factsheet.

CONTACT:
Laura Young, Southwest Regional Steward
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division of Natural Heritage
Abingdon, VA
(276) 274-0173 or Wil Orndorff, Cave/Karst Stewardship Specialist, (540) 230-5960