Matthews State Forest

Matthews State Forest is a Virginia state forest located in Grayson County, near the City of Galax. It is used for research into the American chestnut, as well as for demonstration of forestry management techniques; it serves as watershed protection and as a wildlife sanctuary, and has facilities for hiking. Hunting is permitted on its 566 acres (2.29 km²).^[1]

Matthews State Forest
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Location within Virginia
Location	Grayson County, Virginia
Nearest city	Galax
Coordinates	36°37′38.3″N 80°57′31.6″W
Area	566 acres (229 ha)
Established	1993 (1993)
Governing body	Virginia Department of Forestry
Matthews State Forest