Memorial Grove Hemlocks
Status
Established
Year Established
1989
Location
Station
State
Wisconsin
National Forest Regions
Eastern Region (R9)
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
64ac (26ha)
Elevation Range
1,560' (475m) - 1,590' (485m)
Temperature Range
-45°F (-43°C) - 106°F (41°C)
Primary Features
This RNA contains an excellent example of relatively undisturbed, old-growth forest dominated by eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and yellow birch (Betula alleghaniensis). The understory composition is typical of an old, hemlock-dominated stand.
Annual Precipitation
The average annual precipitation is 33.9 inches (84.8 cm). Average snowfall is 70 inches (175 cm).
Nearest Weather Station
The nearest weather station is in Park Falls, Wisconsin, approximately 22 miles (35.2 km) to the west, northwest of the RNA.
Geology and Soils
The topography is an excellent example of pitted glacial moraine, with numerous kettles. The area is a relatively level to rolling topography segment of a pitted outwash plain and is well drained. The soil is closest to Vilas Loamy Sand Series.
Flora and Fauna
Common Plant Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Category | At Risk | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer spicatum | Mountain maple | Common Shrub Species: | ||
| Lonicera canadensis | fly honeysuckle | Common Shrub Species: | ||
| Corylus cornuta), | beaked hazelnut | Common Shrub Species: | ||
| Sambucus pubens) | red berried elder | Common Shrub Species: | ||
| Taxus canadensis | American yew | Common Shrub Species: | ||
| Dryopteris intermedia | Fancy wood fern | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Circaea alpina | alpine enchanter's nightshade | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Maianthemum canadense | Canada mayflower | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Aralia nudicaulis | wild sarsaparilla | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Lycopodium lucidulum | shining clubmoss | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Oxalis montana | northern wood sorrel | Common Herbaceous Species |
Common Animal Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Category | At Risk | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamiasciurus hudsonicus) | Red squirrel | Common Mammal Species | ||
| Odocoileus virginianus | white-tailed deer | Common Mammal Species | ||
| Dendroica fusca | Blackburnian warbler | Common Bird Species | ||
| Dendroica virens | black-throated green warbler | Common Bird Species | ||
| Vireo solitarius | solitary vireo | Common Bird Species | ||
| Regulus satrapa | golden-crowned kinglet | Common Bird Species | ||
| Certhia discolor | brown tree creeper | Common Bird Species |
Last updated February 24, 2023