Nye-Holman State Forest
| Nye-Holman State Forest | |
| Connecticut State Forest | |
| Country |  United States |
|---|---|
| State |  Connecticut |
| County | Tolland |
| Town | Tolland |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) [1] |
| Coordinates | 41°56′06″N 72°19′22″W / 41.93500°N 72.32278°WCoordinates: 41°56′06″N 72°19′22″W / 41.93500°N 72.32278°W [1] |
| Area | 787 acres (318 ha) [2] |
| Established | 1931 [3] |
| Management | Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |
  Location in Connecticut | |
| Website: Nye-Holman State Forest | |
Nye-Holman State Forest is a Connecticut state forest located in the town of Tolland.[4] The Willimantic River flows through the forest.[3]
Recreation
The portion of the Willimantic River that flows through the forest is a trout management area restricted to catch and release fly-fishing, the Cole W. Wilde Trout Management Area.[5] An archery range is also within the forest.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Nye-Holman State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee (January 23, 2014). "State Parks and Forests: Funding" (PDF). Staff Findings and Recommendations. Connecticut General Assembly. p. A-3. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Connecticut State Forests Seedling Letterbox Series - Clues for Nye-Holman State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Nye-Holman State Forest". State Parks and Forests. Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Nye-Holman State Forest". Willimantic River Alliance. Retrieved July 20, 2014.
External links
- Nye-Holman State Forest Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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