Marshall Wildlife Conservation Area
Many different habitats and an unbeatable view of a marsh make this property an excellent place to see a lot without having to go far.
Trails
A ¾ mile natural surface trail winds through the property to a small pier with a bench overlooking the marsh.
Natural Features
The uplands have been managed for paper birch and aspen, and will continue to be harvested to maintain young forest habitat. Some super-canopy white pines do tower over the forest and will hopefully serve as alternate nesting sites for bald eagles or osprey. The property is adjacent to Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest land as well as Lac du Flambeau tribal forest lands.
HISTORY
In September of 2016, the property was donated by Ed Marshall.
Town of Lac du Flambeau, Vilas County
96 Acres
Ownership: Northwoods Land Trust
Getting There
From Minocqua take Hwy 70 west for 14.2 miles. Turn left onto E. Amber Lake Ln. and continue for 0.7 miles. Turn left onto N. Amber Lake Ln. and continue 200 feet to the preserve sign. Park along N. Amber Lake Ln.
Coordinates
45.908251, -89.982746
Marshall parking area on Google Maps.
Dogs are welcome.
Hunting and Trapping are allowed according to NWLT Guidelines.
MANAGEMENT
This property is enrolled in Wisconsin’s Managed Forest Law (MFL) program. Scheduled timber harvests are planned to promote diverse forests and longer lived species.
Benefits
Natural plant and animal habitat; water quality; public access; 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, the Wisconsin Land Fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, as well as several individuals and families.
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