Balsam Branch Wildlife Area

The Balsam Branch Wildlife Area is a 180 acres (73 ha) tract of protected land in central Polk County, Wisconsin, managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).[3] The wildlife area is characterized by marshland, prairie fields, and a pond set in the center of the property.

Balsam Branch Wildlife Area
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)[1]
Map showing the location of Balsam Branch Wildlife Area
Map showing the location of Balsam Branch Wildlife Area
Location in Wisconsin
Map showing the location of Balsam Branch Wildlife Area
Map showing the location of Balsam Branch Wildlife Area
Location in United States
LocationPolk County, Wisconsin
Nearest cityBalsam Lake, Wisconsin
Coordinates45°21′49″N 92°27′59″W / 45.363578°N 92.466321°W / 45.363578; -92.466321
Area180 acres (73 ha)[2]
Established1967
Governing bodyWisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Overview

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In 1967, the entire plot of land was donated to the WDNR to be conserved, with a focus on the stock of turkey, deer, and various waterfowl native to Wisconsin.[4] The property is frequented by birdwatchers.[5]

The lake at the center of the property is unnamed, and has an area of 13 acres (5.3 ha).[6]

References

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  1. ^ Protected Planet Website- Retrieved April 13, 2023
  2. ^ United States Highway 8, WIS 35 (N) to US 53, Polk and Barron Counties, Wisconsin. Federal Highway Administration. 2006.
  3. ^ WDNR Balsam Branch WFA Website- Retrieved February 3, 2023
  4. ^ WDNR Interim Forest Management Plan- Retrieved February 4, 2023
  5. ^ Northern Wisconsin All-Outdoors Atlas & Field Guide. Sportsman's Connection. September 3, 2012. p. 23. ISBN 978-1-885010-71-1.
  6. ^ WDNR Polk county Lakes Website- Retrieved February 4, 2023
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