Everything about Kaibab National Forest totally explained
At 1.6 million acres the
Kaibab National Forest borders both the north and south rims of the
Grand Canyon, in north-central
Arizona. It is divided into three major sections: the
North Kaibab Ranger District and the South Kaibab and are managed by
USDA Forest Service. The South Kaibab is further divided into two forests, the
Tusayan Ranger District and the
Williams Ranger District. The Grand Canyon is a natural boundary between the North Kaibab and the South Kaibab. The South Kaibab covers 1,422 square miles (3,683 km²) and the North Kaibab stretches over 1,010 square miles (2,616 km²). Elevations vary on the forest from 5,500 feet (1,676 m) in the southwest corner to 10,418 feet (3,175 m) at the summit of
Kendrick Peak on the Williams Ranger District.
North Kaibab
The
Kaibab Plateau is an island surrounded by lower elevations. The plateau, with elevation up to 9,000 feet (2,700 m) is bordered on the south by the Grand Canyon, on the east and the west by tributary canyons of the
Colorado River, and on the North by tiers of uplifted cliffs.
North Kaibab History
The North Kaibab Ranger District was part of the lands withdrawn from the
public domain in
1893 and included in the Grand Canyon Forest Reserve. President
Theodore Roosevelt created the Grand Canyon Game Preserve in
1906. The game preserve which includes 612,736 acres (2,480 km²) of the Kaibab National Forest, is "set a side for the protection of game animals and birds," and is "to be recognized as a breeding place therefore." in
1908, the Forest Reserve north of the Grand Canyon, including the game preserve, was renamed Kaibab Nation Forest. In
1919, the Grand Canyon National Park was created from the forest service lands surrounding the Grand Canyon. In
1934, the Tusayan National Forest south of the Grand Canyon was consolidated into the Kaibab National Forest, forming the present forest boundaries. The forest area north of the canyon became the North Kaibab Ranger District. The headquarters for the Kaibab National Forest is in
Williams, Arizona.
South Kaibab
The South Kaibab includes the Tusayan Ranger District and the Williams Ranger District.
Vegetation
Vegetation in the forest varies by elevation and exposure. Principal tree species are
ponderosa pine,
Douglas-fir,
Engelmann spruce,
aspen,
blue spruce,
oak,
pinyon pine, and
juniper. Among other things, they enhance the beauty of the landscape, hold soil in place, and provide cover and food for wildlife. As elevation decreases, trees give way to
bitter brush,
Gambel oak,
sagebrush, and
cliffrose. Within the forest, there are irregular areas entirely free of tree growth.
Wildlife
Commonly seen large wild animals include
kaibab deer,
mule deer,
elk,
antelope,
turkey and
coyote.
Mountain lion,
bobcat,
wolf, and
black bear are seen less frequently.
Common small animals in Kaibab National Forest include
chipmunks,
ground squirrels and
Abert's squirrels. Less common are
porcupines, small
lizards, and
rattlesnakes. Most common birds are
bluebirds,
robins,
Steller's jays,
nuthatches,
flickers and other
woodpeckers,
crows, various
hummingbirds,
ravens, and a variety of
hawks.
Bats also occupy the park.
Wilderness
There are four designated [[wildernessarea]s in the Kaibab National Forest. Two in the North Kaibab Ranger District and two in the Williams Ranger District.
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