Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary
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Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary
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| location | Massachusetts , United States | |
| surface | 130 ha | |
| WDPA ID | 5555647 | |
| Geographical location | 42 ° 36 ' N , 71 ° 49' W | |
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| administration | Massachusetts Audubon Society | |
The Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary is a 326 acres (1.3 square kilometers ) comprehensive protected area in Fitchburg in the state of Massachusetts of the United States . It is administered by the Massachusetts Audubon Society .
Protected area
The sanctuary, only a few minutes' drive from Fitchburg city center, is a popular local recreation area and offers a habitat for animals that need comparatively large territories. These include, for example, fishing martens , coyotes and foxes , but also lynx and black bears . A total of 6 mi (9.7 km ) of hiking trails are available to visitors. Immediately adjacent are other protected areas of the North County Land Trust and the Fitchburg Water Department .
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ About Flat Rock. Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed September 5, 2014 .
Web links
- Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary. ( PDF ) Massachusetts Audubon Society, accessed September 5, 2014 (English, map of the area).