High Schells Wilderness
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| High Schells Wilderness | |
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| IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area) | |
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| Location | Nevada USA |
| Nearest city | Ely, Nevada |
| Area | 121,497 acres (491.7 km²) |
| Established | 2006 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
The High Schells Wilderness is a 121,497-acre (491.7 km²) wilderness area in White Pine County, in the U.S. state of Nevada. The Wilderness lies within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and is therefore administered by the U.S. Forest Service.[1]
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[edit] Flora and fauna
The High Schells Wilderness is home to an abundance of elk, mule deer, and mountain lion, which thrive in forests of quaking aspen, Douglas and white fir, Englemann spruce, and limber and bristlecone pine. Golden eagles can be seen soaring the updrafts along the crest of the Schell Creek Range. Riparian vegetation provides key habitat for blue grouse, sage grouse, chukar and many other species. Perennial streams throughout the area support populations of rainbow, brook, cutthroat and brown trout.[2]
[edit] Archeology
Archeological sites in the High Schells Wilderness include petroglyphs and lithic scatters.[2]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - High Schells Wilderness
- ^ a b Friends of Nevada Wilderness - High Schells Wilderness
[edit] External links
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - High Schells Wilderness
- Friends of Nevada Wilderness - High Schells Wilderness
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