West Rat Root River Peatland SNA
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1,430 acres |
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N48 34.120, W93 18.543 |
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| Koochiching County | ||||||
| Northeast Minnesota | ||||||
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The Haggerman Voyager Lowman Snowmobile Trail passes through the site but may not be accessible when the ground is not frozen. A logging trail begins 85 yards east of the parking area |
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All hunting and trapping. See Hunting and Trapping Regulations (MN DNR) for details. |
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Ecological Classification |
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| Ecological Province | Laurentian Mixed Forest Province |
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| Ecological Section | Northern Minnesota & Ontario Peatlands |
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| Ecological Subsection | Littlefork-Vermillion Uplands |
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| Land Type Association | Koochiching Peatlands |
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Native Plant Communities* |
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Not mapped (10/11/2021) |
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| * Source: The Minnesota Biological Survey, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Ecological Resources | |||||||
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Coniferous forest, raised bog, featureless water track |
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GPS recommended
A GPS unit and detailed topographical maps are recommended.
Waterproof footwear recommended
Waterproof footwear is highly recommended but will probably not be enough to keep your feet dry.
DEET recommended
Mosquitoes are inevitable in the summer. DEET is highly recommended.
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Minnesota Biodiversity Atlas and Minnesota Biological Survey Vegetation Releves Plant List |
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