Little Bear Creek Conservation Area
This 40-acre property has 2,273 feet of frontage on Little Bear Creek and is entirely surrounded by public lands.
Natural Features
The property is comprised of diverse forests and wetlands. Little Bear Creek flows through the property from the Little Bear Flowage to the south. Large red and white pine are scattered amongst the young aspen and fir trees, and a small pocket of white cedar is present along the shoreline of the creek. Several mammals have been documented on the property, including the elusive moose.
There are no maintained trails on the property. Despite this, there are several game trails and old logging roads that meander through the property. A small, natural surface parking area is present on the property just south of Highway 47.
HISTORY
In May of 2024 NWLT purchased the property. Read about the project and moose habitat here.
Town of sherman, iron County
40 Acres
Ownership: Northwoods Land Trust
Getting There
From Eagle River: Take Hwy. 70 west 23.3 miles. Turn left on Hwy. 51 and continue for 1.7 miles. Turn right on Hwy. 47 and continue 21.3 miles to the property. The parking area is located on the south side of Hwy. 47.
Coordinates
46.083153, -89.955457
Recommended parking area on Google Maps.
Dogs are welcome.
Hunting and Trapping are allowed according to NWLT Guidelines.
MANAGEMENT
The preserve will mostly be passively managed meaning activities only occur in response to natural disasters or threats to the conservation values. The intent is to allow for the continuation of natural processes while maintaining the integrity of the ecosystems.
Benefits
Natural plant and animal habitat; water quality; increase connectivity of public lands; carbon storage and other nature-based services that lessen the impacts of climate change.
Funding Support
This project was supported by grants from the Caerus Foundation, John C. Bock Foundation, James D & Jane P Watermolen Foundation, Modestus Bauer Foundation, Wisconsin Land Fund, and gifts from the Swisher family and Bacon family.
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