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| Keywords: Lost Forest Research Natural Area.jpg en An unusual stand of ancient ponderosa pine forest growing out of the sand is the outstanding feature of the Lost Forest Research Natural Area which is located in the northeast portion of the Christmas Valley Sand Dunes Area of Critical Environmental Concern A remnant of a forest that existed in a cooler and wetter age these pines survive on half the typical annual precipitation for this tree species due to unique soil and hydrologic properties of the area The nearest forest is 40 miles to the northwest yet the pines continue to reproduce and thrive in this environment Old growth juniper groves also exist in the Lost Forest Motorized vehicles are allowed in the Lost Forest on routes posted open No cross country use is allowed Camping is permissible in designated sites only 2012-05-26 own Kevin S Abel cc-zero Uploaded with UploadWizard Lost Forest Research Natural Area | ||||
