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George O. White State Forest Nursery

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George O. White State Forest Nursery is north of Licking on Highway 63, one mile west on Route CC, then two miles south on Shafer Road.

Highlights

Nursery tours are available by prior arrangement. Facilities/features: Quercus Flatwoods Natural Area (48 acres of post oak flatwoods), picnic area, and fishable three-acre lake.

General Information

Region: Ozark

Counties: Texas

For more information call: 573-674-3229

Status: Owned by MDC

Additional Information:

Activities
Activity (Activity Explanations)	Comments (Population Definition)
Bird Watching	Get the Missouri Audubon Conservation Area Bird List.
Fishing - Bass	Fair population. Water levels fluctuate.
Fishing - Catfish	Fair population. Water levels fluctuate.
Fishing - Sunfish	Fair population. Water levels fluctuate.
Hiking	No designated trails but hiking is allowed on roadways (3 to 4 miles)
Hunting-Deer	Good population.
Hunting-Quail	Fair population.
Hunting-Rabbit	Good population.
Hunting-Squirrel	Good population.
Hunting-Turkey	Fair population.
Tours	Tours can be set up by appointment by contacting the Nursery Superintendent

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Conservation Department Facilities
Facility Item	Count	Comments
Parking Lotaccessible	5
Picnic Table	3
Privy/Restroomaccessible	1	Located in Office.
Staffed Officeaccessible	1

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Features
Feature Item	Name	Count	Size	Comments
Designated Natural Area	Quercus Flatwoods Natural Area	1	48.00 acres	For more information, visit http://www.mdc.mo.gov/areas/natareas/p137-1.htm.
Fishing Lake or Pond	Nursery Lake	1	3.00 acres
Fishless Pond		5	1.00 acres
Stream - Intermittent		2	2.00 miles