LaTour Demonstration State Forest is a state forest totaling 9,033 acres in the southernCascade Range andShasta County, in northernCalifornia.[1]
It became a state forest in 1946.
It is located at the edge of theLassen National Forest. south ofBurney and east ofRedding.[1]
LaTour forest contains many interesting volcanic and glacial geological features.
The forest is accessible by vehicle from late June to November.[2]
The forest supports 10 coniferous tree species of commercial value. These aresugar pine,ponderosa pine,Jeffrey pine,western white pine,lodgepole pine,Douglas fir,white fir,red fir,incense cedar, andmountain hemlock.[1]
The stands contain lesser amounts of hardwood trees, such asCalifornia black oak,canyon live oak,big leaf maple, andred alder.[1]
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