Finnerud Forest Scientific Area

Finnerud Forest Scientific Area is a 300-acre (120 ha) forest in Oneida County, Wisconsin. The site is one a small amount of large areas in the states surrounding the Great Lakes that feature red pine trees of 100 years of age.[1][2] It is owned by the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[3] The forest was designated a Wisconsin State Natural Area in 1958 and a National Natural Landmark in 1973.

Finnerud Forest Scientific Area
Finnerud Forest Scientific Area
Map of Wisconsin
LocationOneida County, Wisconsin
Coordinates45°51′29″N 89°44′53″W
Area300 acres (120 ha)
Designated1973

References

  1. "Finnerud Forest Scientific Area". National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
  2. Lang, Jean M. "The outlying properties of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum: Finnerud Forest". University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. pp. 80–94. Retrieved 2013-03-31.
  3. "Finnerud Pine Forest (No. 31)". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 2012-01-19.


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