For more information:
Chippewa's Regional Forester's Sensitive Species List
Eastern Region Sensitive Species List
Other sites to visit:
North Central Forest
Experimental Station
National Audubon Society
MN Chapter
The Chippewa National Forest is located at the crossroads of Minnesota's three major ecosystems: the aspen , birch, spruce-fir and pines of the boreal forest, the maple-basswood hardwood forests and just west of the forest lies the prairie. As a forest of half water, the lakes and numerous wetlands are at the headwaters of the Mississippi and Hudson Bay drainages. The wildlife and plant species of the Chippewa are as diverse as these habitats.
Program Information:
More then 300 vertebrate species call the Chippewa home. Sixty-six vertebrate and invertebrate animals and plants are listed as Threatened Endangered or Sensitive Species. Forest Biologists provide input to environmental documents such as the Chippewa Quarterly to ensure these species are protected.
One of the unique features of the Chippewa is the highest breeding density of Bald Eagles in the lower 48 states. Approximately 170 breeding pairs of eagles produce about 150 eaglets each year.
Each year, about 258 acres and 700 structures of wildlife habitat projects are accomplished on the forest. Numerous wildlife partnerships multiply the efforts to manage forest wildlife and plants.
Recent special projects include the Goblin Fern Conservation Assessment and Strategy, a Goshawk Study and participation in the national Lynx team.
Eagle Viewing sites and a Bird Checklist are available for those who enjoy wildlife viewing.