Forrest H. Dutlinger Natural Area

The Forrest H. Dutlinger Natural Area is a protected area in Clinton [County, Pennsylvania|Clinton County], Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Susquehannock State Forest.

History

The protected area was named after Forrest H. Dutlinger, a Commonwealth forester from 1908 to 1958, who had begun his career at a time of massive clear cutting of forests without any reforestation by the timber companies, along with rampant wildfires. Dutlinger became known for his efforts to revive the forests of the region, and he also attempted to ameliorate the spread of chestnut blight.

The protected area measures a total of, and includes a tract of old-growth forest measuring. The area is known for its very large trees. The old-growth forest once lay on the boundary of two lumber companies, but was apparently spared because of a dispute over a surveying error.