Boeuf Wildlife Management Area
The forest overstory is a relatively closed stand of mixed bottomland hardwoods. On higher elevations the predominant tree species are willow oak, water oak, Nuttall’s oak, rock elm, sweetgum, and persimmon.
Important species in the lower elevations are overcup oak, bitter pecan, and honey locust, with cypress and tupelo gum being found in sloughs and old lakes. Understory species commonly found on Boeuf WMA include deciduous holly, hawthorn, swamp privet, rattan, greenbriar and grape. Boeuf has a greentree reservoir and several moist soil impoundments available for waterfowl and other wetland species.
Birding opportunities
Boeuf WMA is under consideration for the America's Wetland Foundation Red River Birding Trail and Mississippi River Birding Trail.
See also
List of Louisiana Wildlife Management Areas
References
- ^ "Boeuf". Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries