Pine Point Research Natural Area
| Pine Point Research Natural Area | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cass County, Minnesota |
| Area | 1,239 acres (5.01 km2) |
| Established | 1932 |
| Designated | 1980 |
Pine Point Research Natural Area is a natural area that is protected by the United States Department of Agriculture, specifically through the branch of the Forest Service. It was established in 1932 and consists of 1,239 acres (5.01 km2) of land. It is located in Cass County, Minnesota and is part of the Chippewa National Forest.[1]
Ecology
Pine Point is a forested area that consists mostly of jack pine and red pine, as well as areas of meadow. It also contains a 24-acre (97,000 m2) lake and 493 acres (2.00 km2) of marshland.
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), black bear (Ursus americanus), snowshoe rabbit (Lepus americanus), and North American porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum) are common in the area.
Natural Landmark designation
The area has been designated a National Natural Landmark under the Historic Sites Act.[2] It received this designation in 1980 from the United States Secretary of the Interior, giving it recognition as an outstanding example of the nation's natural history.[3] The designation describes it as containing "undisturbed stands of red pine and mixed pine that have been protected for over 70 years, as well as bald eagle and osprey nests".[2]
References
- ↑ Northern Research Station website
- 1 2 "Pine Point Research Natural Area". NNL Guide-Minnesota. National Park Service. Retrieved 2012-09-15.
- ↑ "Overview, National Natural Landmarks". Nature & Science. National Park Service. Retrieved 2008-09-26.