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Carolina Wildlife Management Area Richmond, R.I. [Related Books] |
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| Carolina Management Area is located within the western portion of the town of Richmond, RI. The area extends from Kenyon Hill Trail in the north to Route 91 at its southern-most point. Access to Carolina is available at several locations with main access points at the hunter check station on Pine Hill Road, along Shipee Trail off Hope Valley Road, along Meadowbrook Trail north of Pine Hill Road and from Route 112 at the gravel pit entrance north of the State Trout Hatchery. Most of the interior road are gated to limit vehicle access. Topographic quad maps for Carolina, RI cover this area. | Habitat |
| Carolina covers a total land area of 2359 acres. The area is composed of primarily forest cover (evergreen 960 acres, deciduous 456 acres), wetlands (280 acres) and agricultural lands (134 acres) making up the balance. The DFW maintains approximately 42 management fields which are intensively managed by the DFW for the purpose of increasing food and cover for game and nongame wildlife. Management practices include planting of food and cover crops, maintaining periodic mowing of brush fields, and mowing of pasture grasslands. this diverse area includes several hundred feet of frontage along the Pawcatuck River including forested, shrub and emergent wetlands. The American Fish Culture parcel, added in 1995, contains an active state trout hatchery operated by DFW. | Wildlife |
| Carolina supports a wide variety of both game and nongame species of wildlife. Typical game mammals found in the area include cottontail rabbits, grey squirrel, white-tailed deer, and furbearers such as fox, raccon, coyote, muskrat, and mink. Gamebirds found in the area include ruffed grouse, wild turkey, ring-necked pheastant, woodcock, and bobwhite. Diverse habitats available in the area also support abundant populations of nongame wildlife with ample opportunity for observation of these species available. |
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Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island: A Guide to the Natural and Historic Wonders of the Ocean StateWalks and Rambles in Rhode IslandBy Ken Weber A Rhode Island hikers resource for over ten years, Walks and Rambles provides descriptions of forty natural areas including maps, driving directions, and descriptions of sights on the trail. Other important information such as degree of difficulty, time, and best time of year to visit are described as well, making Walks and Rambles a knapsack necessity. Carolina North and South are featured on pages 38 and 34 respectively. |
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More Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island:More Walks and Rambles in Rhode IslandBy Ken Weber If you enjoyed his original Walks and Rambles in Rhode Island, you'll enjoy this companion book with forty additional walks described. These walks include more of the hidden gems of Rhode Island you wouldn't want to miss. |
