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Idaho Panhandle National Forest is a national forest located
in the U.S. state of
Idaho. Approximately 22.4% of
the forest (in the Kaniksu portion) extends into
the states of Montana
(14.1%) and Washington
(8.3%). The forest was combined in 2000 from three previous
separate National Forests which continue to manage themselves
somewhat separately through district offices. The Coeur d'Alene, St.
Joe, and Kaniksu National Forests merged
to form a 3,224,739-acre (5,038.66
sq mi, or 13,050.06 km²) [1] forest
in northern Idaho (better known as the Idaho Panhandle). The northernmost
portion of the forest shares a boundary with Canada. Forest headquarters are located in Coeur
d'Alene, Idaho.
Wildlife
The Panhandle National Forest contains a wide variety of
wildlife. Whitetail Deer, Mule Deer, Elk, Moose, Coyote, Wolf,
Bobcat, Cougar, Wolverine, Black Bear and even Grizzly Bear are
seen in the forest. Bird species include Wild Turkey, Blue Jays,
California Quail, numerous species of Grouse, Osprey, Golden Eagle,
Bald Eagle and numerous types of owls. The rivers and lakes in the
Panhandle hold some of the best fishing locations in the world.
References
Further
reading
- Ferguson, D.E. and A.C. Zack. (2006). Establishment record
for the Wellner Cliffs Research Natural Area: Priest River
Experimental Forest, Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Bonner
County, Idaho [RMRS General Technical Report GTR-170WWW]. Fort
Collins, CO: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Rocky
Mountain Research Station.
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