Hickory Flatwoods WMA - Manchester, TN - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

"Mature hardwood forests, consisting of oak, hickory, maple and sweet gum are found on the 800 acres of Hickory Flats WMA.

Management via burning is slowly creating open savanna habitat on the unit on the south side of Asbury Rd where the property is managed cooperatively with TWRA and TDEC.

Wildlife to Watch: In summer, several Neotropical migratory birds nest at Hickory Flats WMA, including Wood Thrush, tanagers, Yellow-throated Vireo, Red-eyed Vireo, and Ovenbird.

Deer are common in the area as are Wild Turkey. Canada Warbler was seen in May 2009."
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Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 800 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: "From the parking lot at May Prairie SNA, follow the hiking trail for approximately 0.5 mile to two small wetland meadows with native wild flowers and wetland obligate plants. ATV trails are accessible via foot on the northern unit of Hickory Flats WMA from the "bend in the road" parking spot. ATV trails wander through the woods and provide for good wildlife watching." Reference: https://www.tn.gov/twra/wildlife/viewing-area/middle-tennessee/hickory-flats-wma-and-may-prairie-sna.html What points of interest are there?: Mature hardwood forests, consisting of oak, hickory, maple and sweet gum. What activities are available?: Hiking, ATV trails, wildlife watching, hunting (permit required). There are two geocaches in this WMA, but they haven't been found in a while: GC2MBNX, GC2MBP1. Hours of accessibility?: Daylight List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): None Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

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