Chengwatana State Forest

Coordinates: 45°50′28″N 92°47′31″W / 45.84111°N 92.79195°W / 45.84111; -92.79195
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Chengwatana State Forest
Map showing the location of Chengwatana State Forest
Map showing the location of Chengwatana State Forest
Geography
LocationPine and Chisago counties, Minnesota, United States
Coordinates45°50′28″N 92°47′31″W / 45.84111°N 92.79195°W / 45.84111; -92.79195
Area29,039 acres (11,752 ha)
Administration
Established1953
Governing bodyMinnesota Department of Natural Resources
Websitewww.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/sft00012/index.html
Ecology
WWF ClassificationWestern Great Lakes forests
EPA ClassificationNorthern Lakes and Forests
Dominant tree speciesBetula papyrifera, Populus tremuloides, Populus grandidentata

The Chengwatana State Forest is a

Eastern White Pine was historically the dominant tree species in the surrounding forest prior to intensive logging
at the end of the nineteenth century.

The forest is part of a long corridor of

Snake River both run through the park, all historically important as timber floating rivers to sawmills and timber markets downstream. The forest is primarily composed of upland boreal forest surrounded by brushlands and marshes
.

Outdoor recreation opportunities include boating, canoe camping, and fishing along the rivers, as well as

snowmobiling trails.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Chengwatana State Forest". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2010-06-18. Retrieved 2010-06-19.

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