Hamma Hamma Balds Natural Area Preserve
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Hamma Hamma Balds | |
Protected area | |
Country | United States |
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State | Washington |
Region | Southwest Washington |
Location | Near Eldon, Washington |
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Area | 957 acres (387 ha) |
Biome | Puget Trough ecoregion |
Plants | Roemer's fescue, Field chickweed, Junegrass, Common bluecup |
Founded | 2008 fiscal year |
Management | Washington Department of Natural Resources |
Website: dnr.wa.gov | |
Hamma Hamma Balds is a Washington state Natural Area Preserve. It is located in the eastern foothills of the Olympic Mountains in Mason County, above the Hamma Hamma River and adjacent to Olympic National Forest. The term "balds" refers to rocky outcroppings in the heavy forest. The preserve totals 957 acres (387 ha).[2]
The preserve was created in the 2008 fiscal year through intra-agency land exchanges between various trusts.[3][4]
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External links
- Hamma Hamma Balds Natural Area Preserve Washington Department of Natural Resources