Nebraska

United States, Nebraska

Nebraska

LocationUnited States, Nebraska
RegionNebraska
TypeNational Forest
Coordinates41.9030°, -100.2690°
Established1902
Area574.36
Nearest CityHalsey (1 mi)
Major CityLincoln (120 mi)

About Nebraska

The Bessey Ranger District contains the largest hand-planted forest in the United States at 20,000 acres, established as an experiment to recreate forests in the treeless Great Plains. Features diverse habitats including forest, grassland, and sand dunes.