SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST

'Sierra National Forest' is a U.S. National Forest located on the western slope of central Sierra Nevada in California. The Forest known for its mountain scenery and natural resources. It includes more than 1.3 million acres (5,300 km²), at altitudes that range from 1,000 to 14,000 feet (300 to 4,300 m) in elevation. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the alpine landscape of the High Sierra.
The area is part of a larger area placed under federal government management on February 14, 1893 as the 'Sierra Forest Reserve', the second national forest reserve in California at the time.
The forest includes a number of scenic attractions, including Fresno Dome and Nelder Grove. Several reservoirs offer fishing, including Bass Lake, Wishon Reservoir, and Courtright Reservoir. Also, there are numerous hiking opportunities in wilderness areas: Ansel Adams, John Muir, Dinkey Lakes, Kaiser, and Monarch.
It also has a ski area, Sierra Summit Ski Area, that operates under a special use permit.

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★ Biology of the Sierra Nevada

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★ USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest (PD source)