Michigan Forest Communities - Michigan Association of ...
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Balds, Cliffs, and Glades<br />
Distribution and status<br />
<strong>Forest</strong>ed balds and bedrock glades<br />
are rare because the habitats that support<br />
them occur in only a few places in<br />
<strong>Michigan</strong>. They are found exclusively in<br />
the ancient highlands <strong>of</strong> the western<br />
Upper Peninsula (Region IV). Cliffs also<br />
are rare, occurring in just a few places<br />
along lakes <strong>Michigan</strong> and Superior in<br />
the Upper Peninsula. Rock forests generally<br />
are well protected in parks and<br />
reserves or by their inaccessibility.<br />
Key viewing areas<br />
• Fayette State Park (Garden Peninsula<br />
southwest <strong>of</strong> Manistique in Delta<br />
County).<br />
• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore<br />
(Alger County northwest <strong>of</strong> Munising).<br />
Showy goldenrod.<br />
<strong>Forest</strong> Community Type 21<br />
Northern Balds,<br />
Cliffs, and Bedrock<br />
Glades<br />
Bluebell.<br />
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