- Deer Lick Nature Sanctuary
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Deer Lick Nature Sanctuary in Cattaraugus County, New York is a protected forest and gorge in the Zoar Valley near Gowanda, New York. It was created by a donation from Miss Evelyn Alverson to the Nature Conservancy in 1960 with a further donation by Herbert F. Darling of Deer Lick Falls. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in November 1967 for its mature hardwood forest and its gorges which highlight the Onondaga Escarpment .[1]
It currently contains 398 acres (1.61 km2), 80 of which contain old-growth forest.[2] The South fork of the Cattaraugus Creek runs alongside part of the preserve. In 2006 the preserve expanded via grants and purchases.[3] There are 10.6 miles (17.1 km) of hiking trails open to the public.
Flora and fauna
- Tiger Beetle
- Sand Darter
- Steelhead
- Black Bear
- Bald Eagles
- Sugar Maple
- American beech
- Black Cherry
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Coordinates: 42°25′16″N 78°54′20″W / 42.421045°N 78.905675°W
Categories:- National Natural Landmarks in New York
- Nature Conservancy preserves
- Nature reserves in New York
- Protected areas of Cattaraugus County, New York
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