Animals
Part of the Forest Service mission is to provide for the public's current and future enjoyment of wildlife resources on National Forest System lands. The Terrestrial and Avian Wildlife Program conserves and restores diverse, healthy and sustainable terrestrial habitats for the variety of resident and migratory species that use the Forest through ecosystem management. This includes efforts for the recovery of threatened and endangered species, and to preclude the need to list other species under the Endangered Species Act.
We fulfill this mission by working and maintaining partnerships with other federal, state, county agencies, tribal governments, and non-government organizations and individuals involved in wildlife conservation.
Planning and implementation of the program is guided by national laws and policies, agency priorities, and Forest Plan goals and objectives.
Bird Conservation and Monitoring
Information on bird conservation and monitoring on the Superior National Forest
Canada Lynx DNA Monitoring
Snow tracking and other methods used to obtain genetic samples of Canada lynx provide a non-invasive way to monitor this elusive cat which is listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act
Wildlife Program Overview
Learn more about the Superior National Forest’s Wildlife Program
Moose Habitat Enhancement
Moose are an animal that has declined in northern Minnesota over the past several decades. They are an important cultural animal, a Regional Forester Sensitive Species for the Superior, and an icon for the state. There is a large network of partners within the Arrowhead Region across landownerships striving to understand the threats to moose and to improve habitat conditions for them
Oak Blueberry Habitat Restoration
Oak and blueberry are locally rare on the Superior National Forest. They are an important habitat type for many animals, including moose, bear, songbirds, upland gamebirds, and white-tailed deer. They are also an important resource for people. In partnership with the Forest Fire and Fuels program, the Superior National Forest Wildlife Program has undertaken a focus to restore and enhance many of these areas