Anders Run Natural Area is a

protected area Protected areas or conservation areas are locations which receive protection because of their recognized natural or cultural values. Protected areas are those areas in which human presence or the exploitation of natural resources (e.g. firewood ...

in Warren County,

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, United States. It is part of Cornplanter State Forest. The Natural Area contains about of

old-growth forest An old-growth forest or primary forest is a forest that has developed over a long period of time without disturbance. Due to this, old-growth forests exhibit unique ecological features. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Natio ...

. Although parts of the area were logged during the first two decades of the 19th century,

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s of fallen trees have revealed 200-year-old white pines and 400-year-old hemlocks. These trees are also known for their impressive size. In addition to its forests, the Natural Area also has a stream with native

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and fine stands of wildflowers. There is a historic residence on the property built in 1841 called the "Little Stone House", though in recent years the structure has fallen into a severe state of disrepair. The Natural Area has about of hiking trails.

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{{Protected Areas of Pennsylvania Old-growth forests Protected areas of Warren County, Pennsylvania

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