Lost River State Forest
Map showing the location of Lost River State Forest
Map showing the location of Lost River State Forest
Geography
LocationRoseau County, Minnesota, United States
Coordinates48°59′00″N 95°39′00″W / 48.9833333°N 95.65°W / 48.9833333; -95.65[1]
Elevation1,060 feet (320 m)
Area54,915 acres (22,223 ha)
Administration
Established1963
Governing bodyMinnesota DNR
Websitewww.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/sft00057/index.html
Ecology
WWF ClassificationWestern Great Lakes Forests
EPA ClassificationNorthern Lakes and Forests

The Lost River State Forest is a state forest located in Roseau County, Minnesota. The forest borders the Canadian province of Manitoba to the north, and parcels belonging to the Red Lake Indian Reservation are within the forest's boundaries. The forest is managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

The forest is known for its excellent birdwatching. Avian species within the forest include the great grey owl, spruce grouse, snowy owl, northern hawk owl, and northern saw-whet owl, whip-poor-will, American three-toed woodpecker, black-backed woodpecker; yellow-bellied flycatcher, common raven, boreal chickadee, and magnolia warbler. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the forest include dispersed camping, hunting and trails are designated for hiking and snowmobiling.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Lost River State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ↑ "Roseau State Forest". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2010-10-26. Retrieved 2010-10-26.


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