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Connecticut State Forests Many years ago the State of Connecticut initiated a forest land purchase program for watershed and stream protection and to have a demonstration area where private persons could see how to manage their forest land. The program has expanded over the years to include open space protection and production of a variety of forest products ranging from chips to saw-timber for local industry and for State use. The State also operates a cordwood cutting program available to Connecticut citizens. In addition to protection of land and forest production, the state forests provide extensive recreational opportunities. AMERICAN LEGION - 782 acres Barkhamsted COCKAPONSET - 15,652 acres Haddam JAMES L. GOODWIN - 2,171 acres Hampton MOHAWK - 3,351 acres Cornwall NATCHAUG - 12,935 acres Eastford NEHANTIC - 3,798 acres  Lyme NIPMUCK - 8,058 acres  Union PACHAUG - 22,938 acres Voluntown PATTACONK RESERVOIR AREA (of Cockaponset State Forest), Haddam, 15,652 acres (entire Cockaponset Forest) Activities: Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Cross Country Skiing, Hunting Services: Gravel Parking, Outhouses Location: 3 miles west of Chester on Route 148 in the Cockaponset State Forest Charge: None PEOPLES - 2,954 acres Barkhamsted SALMON RIVER - 6,115 acres Colchester SHENIPSIT STATE FOREST - 6,126 acres Stafford TOPSMEAD - 514 acres Litchfield

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