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 | Kanuti National Wildlife refuge is, at 1.637 million acres, about the size of the state of Delaware. It sits atop the Arctic Circle, with approximately a third of the refuge above that meridian and two-thirds below. This bowl of gently rolling terrain, commonly referred to as Kanuti Flats, consists primarily of boreal forest, or taiga, studded with innumerable lakes, ponds and marshes. <P>The region's typically short, hot summers give rise to numerous thunderstorms and lightning strikes. This results in a continuous cycle of burn and recovery that creates diverse habitats with different plant species, and levels of maturity within each species, characterizing the older and younger burns. The resulting mosaic of habitat types supports a variety of wildlife. <P>The refuge's migratory fish, chinook, chum and coho salmon, as well as sheefish, are creatures of extremes. Its sheefish make the longest spawning journey of any of their species' population on record, while Kanuti's salmon species travel more than 1000 miles up the Yukon before entering the Koyukuk River system to spawn. Refuge waters support twelve other fish species, including arctic grayling and northern pike. <P>Protecting breeding habitat for migratory birds is central to the mission of Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge, and nearly 160 species of birds spend part or all of the year on refuge lands. With the loss of wetlands in regions outside of Alaska, the importance of Kanuti as a nesting area for all birds is likely to increase. <P>The refuge's boreal forest is home to 37 species of mammals, including brown and black bears, several wolf packs, moose, wolverine, beavers, muskrats, marten and mink. Caribou from the Western Arctic and Ray Mountain herds occasionally winter on Kanuti, as well. <P> |
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| Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge - Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge Text Version Kanuti straddles the Arctic Circle approximately 150 miles northwest of ... Refuge Manager, Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge, Federal Building and ... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - Bird Checklists of the United States Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge Fairbanks, Alaska Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge (1.6 million acres) comprises thousands of lakes, streams, ponds, and marshes ... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - ... 1985) Kachemak Bay, Alaska -- Pt. Pogibshi to Anchor River (Printed 1983) Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge -- Fairbanks, AK Kenai National Wildlife Refuge -- Soldotna, AK Kenai Fjords National Park ... |
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| Most visitors to the refuge come through the community of Bettles, which lies 150 air miles northwest of Fairbanks. From Bettles, air charters are available for drop-offs at lakes, rivers and gravel bars. Visitors can then access the refuge on foot or by boat. Keep in mind, however, that this is a very wet area with no developed foot trails, and that many of the refuge's upland areas are not ideal for hiking. <P>In winter, the refuge can be reached from the Dalton Highway using non-motorized transportation such as skis or dog teams. Snow machine access is also authorized for traditional activities; contact the refuge office for more information. <P> |
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