Cleveland Barrens Natural Area Preserve on the Land Conservation Assistance Network

Cleveland Barrens Natural Area Preserve
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last updated: August 2019

SITE DESCRIPTION:

The Cleveland Barrens Natural Area Preserve in southwestern Virginia contains a series of significant dolomite barrens, thirteen rare plant species, and three rare insect species. The preserves 1288 acres lie within the Clinch River Valley, one of the top six biodiversity hotspots in the United States. One of the most unique features of the preserve is a globally rare community type known as dolomite barrens. Four significant barrens occur on steep southwest-facing slopes. These unusual openings in the surrounding forest canopy are characterized by thin, rocky soils and dominated by native warm season grasses such as Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans), big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), and little bluestem (Schizochyrium scoparium).

VISITATION:

This recently acquired preserve has no public access facilities. Access by arrangement with Steward.

A preserve guide factsheet (PDF) and map are available to assist in planning your visit.

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