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Natural Areas of Brown County, Wisconsin
Before the mid-1800's most of Brown County was covered by forests consisting of sugar maple, beech, hemlock, and basswood. Oak openings were present along the east shore of Green Bay, while coastal marshes and swamp conifers occurred near the mouth of the Fox River and along the west shore of the bay.
Today, virtually no area has escaped modification by humans, and most of the original forest vegetation has been completely replaced by farmland, cities, and suburbs. Fortunately, a few places have been set aside where residents and visitors can enjoy the natural environment of this region. During spring and fall, in particular, birdwatchers from around the state visit the Green Bay shoreline to witness spectacular concentrations of shorebirds and other migrants. The map below and the accompanying list of natural areas identify places where you can find remnants of Brown County's natural heritage.
Map provided courtesy of Wisconline®.
Used by permission.
Biodiversity Topics: Introduction . Plants . Animals . Mammals . Birds . Reptiles & Amphibians . Arthropods . Spiders . Insects
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for Biodiversity and the University of Wisconsin Green Bay,
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Last
updated on
May 20, 2004