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Moquah Barrens Research Natural Area

Moquah Barrens Research Natural Area
Moquah Barrens Research Natural Area. Photo by D. Pomeroy.

Located within the Chequamegon National Forest, Moquah Barrens Research Natural Area is representative of the jack pine-scrub oak barrens (savannas) of the glacial outwash area of northwestern Wisconsin.

Location: Bayfield County, WI

Year designated: 1980

Acres: 632

Ownership: Federal


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Last Updated: June 28, 2012