Harvard Forest

Harvard Forest is an ecological research area of 4,000 acres owned and managed by Harvard University and located in . The property, in operation since 1907, includes one of 's oldest managed forests, educational and research facilities, a museum, and recreation trails.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Petersham and Phillipston.

Village
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The Quabbin Valley is in , it consists of the Quabbin Reservoir and a number of small towns and settlements. Towns and villages in the area inckude: Barre, Belchertown, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, New Salem, Oakham, Pelham, , Ware. is situated 2 miles southeast of Harvard Forest.

Village
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is a town in , United States. The population was 1,724 at the 2020 census. is situated 4½ miles northeast of Harvard Forest.

Hamlet
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is a village in , part of the town of . It is close to the and the former town of . is situated 5 miles south of Harvard Forest.

Harvard Forest

Latitude
42.50842° or 42° 30′ 30″ north
Longitude
-72.20786° or 72° 12′ 28″ west
Elevation
761 feet (232 metres)
Open location code
87J9GQ5R+9V
Geo­Names ID
4938964
Wiki­data ID
Q14715516
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In Other Languages

“Harvard Forest” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Harvard Forest”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Burrage Corner and South Athol.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Harvard Pond and Brooks Pond Dam.

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