Moquah
Status
Established
Year Established
1935
Location
Station
State
Wisconsin
National Forest Regions
Eastern Region (R9)
Ecological and Physical Description
Size
640ac (259ha)
Elevation Range
800' (244m) - 900' (274m)
Temperature Range
-40°F (-40°C) - 100°F (38°C)
Primary Features
The RNA contains areas of open grassland, blueberry-sweet fern, aspen (Populus sp.), mixed hardwoods, jack pine (Pinus banksiana), and a few red pine (Pinus resinosa) seed trees.
Annual Precipitation
Average annual rainfall ranges from 28 to 34 inches (71 - 86 cm).
Geology and Soils
Soil is sandy with a few small, sandy clay deposits. The soil can be classified as G-10 pitted outwash.
Aquatic Features
No swamps, lakes or streams.
Flora and Fauna
Common Plant Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Category | At Risk | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelanchier sp. | Serviceberry | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Vaccinium angustifolium | common lowbush-blueberry | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Rubus spp. | brambles | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Comptonia peregrina) | sweet fern | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Prunus serotina | wild black cherry | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Diervilla lonicera | bush honeysuckle | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Gaultheria procumbens | wintergreen | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Corylus cornuta | beaked hazel-nut | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Prunus pensylvanica) | pin-cherry | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Prunus pumila | sand cherry | Common Shrub Species | ||
| Elymus trachycaululus | Wheat grass | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Panicum sp. | panic-grass | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Antennaria neglecta | field pussytoes | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Cladonia sp. | lichen | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Pteridium aquilinum | bracken fern | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Aster macrophyllus | big-leaved aster | Common Herbaceous Species | ||
| Maianthemumcanadense | Canada mayflower | Common Herbaceous Species |
Common Animal Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Category | At Risk | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odocoileus virginianus | White-tailed deer | Common Mammal Species: | ||
| Tympanuchus phasianellus | Sharp-tailed grouse | Common Bird Species | ||
| Bonasa umbellus | ruffed grouse | Common Bird Species |
Last updated February 24, 2023