The Fremont–Winema National Forests are two United States National Forests, Fremont National Forest and Winema National Forest, that were administratively combined in 2002. They cover territory in southern Oregon from the crest of the Cascades on the west, past the city of Lakeview to the east. The northern end of the forests is bounded by U.S. Route 97 on the west, and Oregon Route 31 on the east. To the south, the state border with California forms the boundary of the forests. Klamath Falls is the only city of significant size in the vicinity. The forests are managed by the United States Forest Service, and the Fremont–Winema National Forest headquarters are located in Lakeview.
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There are over 300 species of wildlife and fish that occur in this region.[1]
There are about 925 species of documented vascular plants in the Fremont National Forest.[1] The vascular plants provide food and habitat for animals, fish, insects and mankind. Management to ensure that all native species maintain healthy populations is a focus of the USDA-Forest Service.[1] There are numerous wildflowers and rare species of plants found in the forest.[1]
Game animals include Rocky Mountain elk, pronghorn antelope and mule deer.[1] There are several types of trout in the region's streams and lakes, and a few lakes also support large-mouth bass, a warm-water fish.[1] Canadian geese, mallards and whistling swans are frequently seen waterfowl.[1] Black bear, mountain lion and bobcat are also present in smaller populations.[1]
The following threatened and endangered species are found in the Fremont-Wimema National Forest region:[1]