Marshall Forest

Marshall Forest is located in Floyd County, Georgia, United States, 5 miles (8.0 km) outside the Rome city limits. It is one of the few remaining old-growth forests in Northwest Georgia. Marshall Forest is referred to as the only virgin forest within city limits of any city in the US. The forest is 311 acres (126 ha). Trees in Marshall Forest range from 600–900 feet (180–270 m) in height. More than 300 species of plants, and fifty-five tree species live within the forest, together with numerous animals indigenous to the area. Part of the natural area is old-growth forest and recognized by the Old-Growth Forest Network.

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