Editing Edge of Appalachia Preserve (section)

== Biodiversity ==
The Edge of Appalachia Preserve is among the most biologically assorted areas in the [[Midwestern United States]]. The preserve is predominantly wooded with over 13,000 acres (53&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>) of forestland. Over 100 rare species of animals and plants are found within the preserve.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20040907031735/http://www.savecincymuseum.org/cmc/collection/living_collection.html Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge of Appalachia Preserve]. Cincinnati Museum Center. Archived 7 September 2004.</ref> The Edge of Appalachia Preserve contains 30 ecological communities, eight of which are classified as rare throughout the world. Among its rare plants are the [[Canby's mountain lover]] and the northern [[white cedar]]. The Edge of Appalachia Preserve is also home to the rare [[green salamander]] and [[Allegheny woodrat]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Carrie Blackmore |date=2023-06-23 |title=The Edge of Appalachia Preserve Is Fighting For The Little Guys |url=https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/our-local-ecology-2023/the-edge-of-appalachia-preserve-is-fighting-for-the-little-guys/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Cincinnati Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> Over 1,200 plant species grow in the preserve.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-02-01 |title=Exploring Ohio's Edge of Appalachia |url=https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/ohio/exploring-ohios-edge-of-appalachia/ |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=Midwest Living |language=en}}</ref>

The preserve has over 27 miles of hiking on five trails, including [[Buzzardroost Rock Trail]], the Wilderness Trail, and the Lynx Prairie Trail.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Adams County, Ohio Travel Information |url=https://m.adamscountytravel.org/theedgeofappalachiapreservesystem.asp |access-date=2023-10-01 |website=m.adamscountytravel.org}}</ref>