Surrounded by Big South Fork National Recreation Area on all sides, Scott State Forest is a secluded area that provides opportunities for research and recreation. The 2,846 acres of forest is mainly used for tree research; scientists use the area to conduct tree improvement studies and grow various strains of tree species throughout the area. The forest mostly comprises hardwood stands, with areas of eastern white pine. Visitors to the forest can take advantage of the forest’s rugged beauty by hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and horseback riding on its land. --https://cumberlandriverbasin.org/place/scott-state-forest/