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The Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge (LPO) is located in Northeastern Washington State, and was established in 1939. Numerous nesting and foraging migratory birds use the Refuge's 40,198 acres of forests, streams, and wetlands seasonally. It provides critical winter range for deer, and includes diverse forest and riparian wildlife communities.
The Refuge is the only mountainous, mixed-conifer forest refuge in the national Wildlife Refuge system. Within its boundary, six types thrive in altitudes ranging from 1,800 to 5,600 feet. Found in the Refuge are towering older forests consisting of pines and other conifers. In an road less area of the Refuge we find habitat for the Canada lynx and other large carnivores.
Entire watersheds and partial sub-watersheds lie within the borders of this refuge. In season, wildflowers cover hillsides, and raptors scan the terrain from high.
In addition to this, the Refuge has an interesting history. Many people homesteaded this land around the turn of the century. Major logging operations harvested old growth timber, and some of their remnants are still to be discovered.
The staff at the Refuge works hard to enhance the natural environment of this splendid place.
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