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The Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest (/ ʃ ɪ ˈ w ɑː m ɪ ɡ ən ˌ n ɪ k ə ˈ l eɪ /; the q is silent) [3] is a 1,530,647-acre (6,194.31 km 2) U.S. National Forest in northern Wisconsin in the United States. Due to logging in the early part of the 20th century, very little old growth forest remains.
The sprawling Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offers something for everybody, from wilderness experiences to Friday fish fries. More than trees: Seven special things about the Chequamegon ...
Work in the eastern portion of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in 2015 estimated 80 of the animals. And over recent years projects have produced an estimate of 50 in the Apostles, Pauli said.
The northern herd had 355 elk last summer, including 186 cows, 82 bulls and 87 calves, according to DNR estimates. Most of the herd is found in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest near Clam Lake.
The Headwaters Wilderness is a 22,033-acre (89 km 2) [1] wilderness area located within the Nicolet unit of the Chequamegon–Nicolet National Forest in northeastern Wisconsin. It is the largest federally designated wilderness area on Wisconsin's mainland.
The National Natural Landmarks (NNLs) in Wisconsin include 18 of the almost 600 such landmarks in the United States. [1] They cover areas of geological, biological and historical importance, and include dune and swales, swamps, bogs, and virgin forests. [1] Several of the sites provide habitat for rare or endangered plant and animal species.
Governor Knowles State Forest, Grantsburg: Find jack, white and red pines in this forest along the St. Croix River in northwestern Wisconsin. 325 Highway 70, Grantsburg, (715) 463-2898.
The Blackjack Springs Wilderness is a 5,800-acre (23 km 2) [1] wilderness area northeast of Eagle River, Wisconsin.It is located within the Nicolet unit of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and is administered by the US Forest Service.