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Desert National Wildlife Refuge

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In addition to wildlife the Range also boasts an abundance of plant communities. Plant communities and wildlife found on the Range vary with altitude and climate. Most of these plant species can be seen while driving the Mormon Well Road (which can be accessed from the Corn Creek Field Station). The
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and its habitat is the most important objective of the range. The Range actively improves bighorn habitats by developing new water sources and maintaining and improving existing ones. Numerous other wildlife species share the range with bighorns.
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Range/Refuge staff work out of the Corn Creek Field Station, which includes a visitor center, which is located 23 miles (37 km) north of Las Vegas, Nevada. The Range can be accessed from
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become abundant. At the upper edge of the desert shrub communities, between approximately 4,200 to 6,000 feet (1,300 to 1,800 m),
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are the dominant trees. Near 10,000 feet (3,000 m) where the growing seasons are the shortest, the only trees surviving are
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are the dominant shrubs in the hottest, lowest elevations of Desert National Wildlife Range. Above the valley floor,
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are all popular activities enjoyed by refuge visitors. Limited hunting for bighorn sheep is permitted.
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communities begin around 7,000 feet (2,100 m). From 7,000 to 9,000 feet (2,100 to 2,700 m)
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Climate data for Desert National Wildlife Refuge, Nevada, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1940–present
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Map showing the Desert National Wildlife Reserve and other federal properties in southern Nevada
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counties, with much of its land area lying within the southeastern section of the
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are dominant. Above 6,000 feet (1,800 m) desert woodlands, composed of
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex
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Green, Jason C. (2007-11-16). "Groups criticize energy corridors".
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The Desert NWR contains six major mountain ranges, including the
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Numerous recreational opportunities are available on the Range.
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Desert environment in the Desert National Wildlife Refuge
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Corn Creek Springs at Desert National Wildlife Refuge
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is a protected wildlife refuge, administered by the
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IUCN category

Map showing the location of Desert National Wildlife Refuge
United States
Clark County
Lincoln County
Nevada
United States
Las Vegas, Nevada
36°46′N 115°26′W / 36.767°N 115.433°W / 36.767; -115.433
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Desert National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Las Vegas, Nevada
Clark
Lincoln
Nevada Test and Training Range
Mojave Desert
Nevada
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge
ecology


U.S. Route 95
Corn Creek Road
Sheep Range
desert bighorn sheep
creosote bush

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