Gerstberger Pines
Script error: No such module "AfC submission catcheck".
| Gerstberger Pines | |
|---|---|
 White pine canopy | |
  Map of Wisconsin | |
| Location | Taylor County, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 45°18′13″N 90°09′27″W / 45.3036°N 90.1575°WCoordinates: 45°18′13″N 90°09′27″W / 45.3036°N 90.1575°W ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ |
| Area | 20 acres (8.1 ha) |
| Established | 1993 |
| Governing body | Taylor County |
Gerstberger Pines[1] is a 20-acre (8.1 ha) nature preserve owned and managed by the Taylor County Buildings, Grounds, and Parks Department. It is an old growth hemlock, hardwood, white pine forest purchased in 1882 by Ed Gerstberger from the Wisconsin Central Railroad.[1] It was in the Gerstberger family until 1993, when Taylor County purchased it.[1]
The oldest tree is an Eastern Hemlock estimated to be 255 years old, and 29 inches (74 cm) in diameter. Eleven White Pines were present when purchased in 1993, of which there are six now standing ranging in age from 200 to 215 years old. These pines vary between 32 to 38 inches (81 to 97 cm) dbh (diameter at breast height). Only two of these are alive. The oldest red oaks on the site are about 200 years old.[1] Other ancient hardwoods are Yellow Birch, Basswood, and Red Maple.[2]
-
White Pine
-
Yellow Birch
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Gerstberger Pines" (PDF). Gerstberger Pines.
- ↑ "The Vascular Plants of Taylor County, Wisconsin".
 | This article about a location in Taylor County, Wisconsin is a stub. You can help EverybodyWiki by expanding it. |
This article "Gerstberger Pines" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical and/or the page Edithistory:Gerstberger Pines. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.
