Modoc National Forest

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Modoc National Forest is a large protected forest area in northeastern California known for its volcanic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and extensive opportunities for outdoor recreation.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf national forest
protected area
borderedBy Nevada
Oregon
continent North America
country United States
countrySubdivision State of California
ecosystemType coniferous forest
sagebrush steppe
wetland habitats
establishedBy United States federal government NERFINISHED
governingBody U.S. Forest Service
hasHydrologicalFeature lakes
streams
wet meadows
hasRecreationSite campgrounds
scenic viewpoints
trails
hasVolcanicFeature cinder cones
lava flows
volcanic plateaus
hasWildlife black bear
elk
mule deer
pronghorn
various raptor species
waterfowl
IUCNCategory VI
knownFor diverse wildlife
outdoor recreation
volcanic landscapes
locatedIn California
northeastern California
locatedInAdministrativeEntity Lassen County, California NERFINISHED
Modoc County, California NERFINISHED
Siskiyou County, California NERFINISHED
locatedOn Modoc Plateau
managedBy United States Forest Service
offersActivity camping
fishing
hiking
hunting
off-highway vehicle use
wildlife viewing
partOf National Forest System
terrainFeature forested mountains
high desert
wetlands

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Medicine Lake Volcano
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