HEARTWOOD is a regional network that protects forests and supports
community activism in the eastern United States through education, advocacy,
and citizen empowerment.
HEARTWOOD was founded in 1991, when concerned citizens from several
midwestern states met and agreed to work together to protect the heartland
hardwood forest.
This region was once blanketed with a majestic hardwood forest containing
more than 70 species of hardwood trees. Unfortunately, much of this forest has
been cleared and what remains is mostly isolated fragments of public land that
nonetheless play a critical role in providing habitat for wildlife, purifying
the air and water, moderating global climate change, and offering places of
beauty and enjoyment. .
Today, our efforts remain rooted in the heart of the central hardwood
region, with an emphasis on our “core states” of Indiana, Ohio,
Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri. Over time, Heartwood has branched out to
serve areas of need throughout an 18-state region, giving special attention to
the “at risk” national forests in Michigan, Mississippi,
Pennsylvania, Arkansas, West Virginia, and Virginia.
The map shows the location of this year's Forest Council. You can
scroll around by clicking and dragging in the map. You can zoom in or out
using the the [+] and [-] near the upper left of the map.
From Damascus, VA: From the intersection with US 58 (1.0 mile outside of Damascus.) drive 3.1 miles south on VA 91 (becomes TN 91) to Camp Ahistadi. Go through the metal gate.
From Mountain City, TN: From the junction of TN 91 and US 421, drive 19.6 miles north on TN 91 to Camp Ahistadi. Go through the metal gate.
Airports: The nearest airport for commercial flights is Tri-Cities Regional Airport . It is located near exit 63 on Interstate 81 in Tennessee, southwest of Bristol. The nearest airport for small planes is Virginia Highlands Airport in Abingdon. It is located on Lee Highway (US 11) southwest of Abingdon.
