21 Aug, 2019
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Amberg Wildlife Area
Land cover
Land to be used for the wildlife area was first acquired in 1948, to establish a protected habitat for deer. The AWA is included in the Northeast Sands property complex, which also includes the Pike Wild River complex, the Peshtigo River State Forest, and the Governor Thompson State Park. The Northeast Sands region is known for its extensive forest cover and high quality rivers.
Cover type | Acres | Percentage cover |
---|---|---|
Forested wetland | 887 | 76% |
Upland coniferous forest | 96 | 8% |
Upland deciduous forest | 147 | 13% |
Upland grass | 38 | 3% |
Total acreage | 1,168 | 100% |
Flora and fauna
There are multiple different species of trees that can be found in the wildlife area, most of which are native to Wisconsin. Notable examples include jack pine, black spruce, aspen, and northern pin oak. The area is home to large swathes of black ash trees, although the introduction of the emerald ash borer to the wider region has proved to be severely detrimental to the health of the black ash.
The AWA is encompassed within a larger habitat area, created specifically to address the conservation of birds. Notable or rare examples of birds that have been readily sighted in the area include the canada warbler, field sparrow, yellow-billed cuckoo, yellow-bellied flycatcher, and the wood thrush. In addition to birds, the area is home to a large number of deer and trout.
See also
References
- ^ WDNR Website- Retrieved August 29, 2022
- ^ WDNR Northeast Sands Regional Master Plan P.g. 28- Retrieved August 29, 2022
- ^ WDNR Northeast Sands Regional Master Plan P.g. 29- Retrieved August 29, 2022
- ^ WDNR Northeast Sands Regional Master Plan P.g. 30- Retrieved August 29, 2022
- ^ WDNR Master Plan Amberg table- Retrieved November 3, 2022
- ^ National Audubon Society Website- Retrieved November 16, 2022
- ^ Wisconsin Important Bird Areas Website- Retrieved November 16, 2022
External links
- U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved August 26, 2022.