Deer Lick Nature Sanctuary

Deer Lick Nature Sanctuary
Map showing the location of Deer Lick Nature Sanctuary

Map of New York

Location Cattaraugus County, New York
Nearest city Gowanda
Coordinates 42°25′16″N 78°54′20″W / 42.42105°N 78.90568°W / 42.42105; -78.90568Coordinates: 42°25′16″N 78°54′20″W / 42.42105°N 78.90568°W / 42.42105; -78.90568
Area 398 acres (1.61 km2)
Established 1960
Designated 1967

Deer Lick Nature Sanctuary in Cattaraugus County, New York is a protected forest and gorge in the Zoar Valley near Gowanda.

History

It was created by a donation from Miss Evelyn Alverson to the Nature Conservancy in 1960 with a further donation by Herbert F. Darling of Deer Lick Falls. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in November 1967 for its mature hardwood forest and its gorges which highlight the Onondaga Escarpment.[1]

It currently contains 398 acres (1.61 km2), 80 of which contain old-growth forest.[2] The South fork of the Cattaraugus Creek runs alongside part of the preserve. In 2006 the preserve expanded via grants and purchases.[3] There are 10.6 miles (17.1 km) of hiking trails open to the public.

Flora and fauna

See also

References

  1. ↑ NPS NNL Summary Page
  2. ↑ Primal Nature "Old Growth in the East: A Survey", Mary Byrd Davis
  3. ↑ Nature Conservancy Press Release

External links

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