Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest

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Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)
The Nicolet National Forest in November
LocationWisconsin, United States
Area1,534,225 acres (6,208.79 km2)[1]
Established1933[2]
Governing bodyU.S. Forest Service
WebsiteChequamegon–Nicolet National Forest

The Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest (

old growth forest remains. Some of the trees there were planted by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The national forest land trees and vegetation are part of the North Woods Ecoregion that prevails throughout the upper Great Lakes
region.

Legally two separate national forests—the Chequamegon National Forest and the Nicolet National Forest—the areas were established by presidential proclamations in 1933 and have been managed as one unit since 1998.[4]

The Chequamegon National Forest comprises three units in the north-central part of the state totaling 865,825 acres (3,503.87 km2). In descending order of forestland area, it is located in parts of

ranger district offices in Glidden, Hayward, Medford, Park Falls, and Washburn.[5] Moquah Barrens Research Natural Area is located with the Chequamegon.[6] Lying within the Chequamegon are two officially designated wilderness areas of the National Wilderness Preservation System. These are the Porcupine Lake Wilderness and the Rainbow Lake Wilderness
.

The Nicolet National Forest covers 664,822 acres (2,690.44 km2) of northeastern Wisconsin. It is located in parts of Forest, Oconto, Florence, Vilas, Langlade, and Oneida counties. The forest headquarters are in Rhinelander. There are local ranger district offices in Eagle River, Florence, Lakewood, and Laona. Bose Lake Hemlock Hardwoods and the Franklin Lake Campground are located in the Nicolet.[7][8] Lying within the Nicolet are three wildernesses—the Blackjack Springs Wilderness, the Headwaters Wilderness, and the Whisker Lake Wilderness.

Flora, fauna, and funga

A wintry scene in Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest
A barred owl along a highway in the Nicolet National Forest

Remote areas of uplands,

cattails, and mushrooms
also grow here, as well as many more shrubs and wildflowers.

warblers. Brook trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout are found in many miles of excellent streams. Walleye, small and largemouth bass, crappie, northern pike, and many species of panfish make the area's lakes famous for freshwater fishing. A record making muskellunge
, Wisconsin's state fish, was caught in these waters. The beauty, heritage, and recreational opportunities of these forests draw thousands of tourists to the Chequamegon–Nicolet area every year.

These national forests are best known for

snowmobiling
.

Clam Lake in Chequamegon National Forest was also home to one of the two extremely low frequency antennae in the United States.

Gallery

  • Early spring scene, near Clam Lake
    Early spring scene, near Clam Lake
  • Blackjack Springs Wilderness in the Nicolet National Forest
    Blackjack Springs Wilderness in the Nicolet National Forest
  • Headwaters Wilderness in the Nicolet National Forest, the Pine River
    Headwaters Wilderness in the Nicolet National Forest, the Pine River
  • Hidden Lakes Trail in the forest, about 10 miles (16 km) east of Eagle River
    Hidden Lakes Trail in the forest, about 10 miles (16 km) east of Eagle River
  • Welcome sign greeting visitors to the forest
    Welcome sign greeting visitors to the forest
  • Ranger station in Washburn
    Ranger station in Washburn

See also

References

  1. ^ "Land Areas of the National Forest System" (PDF). U.S. Forest Service. January 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2012.
  2. ^ "The National Forests of the United States" (PDF). ForestHistory.org. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
  3. ^ Miss Pronouncer: Hear how to pronounce; The Wisconsin pronunciation guide for cities, counties, Indians & lawmakers
  4. ^ "United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service". Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "USFS Ranger Districts by State" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-01-19. Retrieved 2009-05-20.
  6. ^ Moquah Barrens Research Natural Area
  7. ^ "Bose Lake Hemlock Hardwoods". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
  8. ^ "Franklin Lake Campground". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  9. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-01. Retrieved 2007-02-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

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