The Albany Wildlife Area (AWA) is a tract of protected land located in Green County, Wisconsin, managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR).WDNR Website- Retrieved 2022-08-22 Lands to be included in the wildlife area were first purchased in 1945 with the intention of them being used for inclusion in a new public area dedicated to hunting opportunities and conservation of indigenous species. That wildlife area was activated in 1956 as a Federal Aid Fish and Wildlife Restoration Project.Albany WDNR Master Plan, May 24th, 1982- Retrieved 2022-08-23
Land cover While the project boundary encompasses an area of , the WDNR only owns in the area. The rest of the land grouped into the wildlife area is made up of leased land or other protected areas.
+ Cover type acreageWDNR Sugar River Planning Group Final Master Plan, May, 2016- Retrieved 2022-08-23 Cover type Acres Percentage cover Agriculture 90 5% Bottomland hardwoods 611 30% Developed 3 <1% Grassland 215 11% Lowland shrub 505 24% Marsh/emergent wetlands 30 2% Non-forested wetlands 75 4% Oak 100 5% Oak savanna 45 2% Prairie 125 6% Upland conifers 6 <1% Upland hardwood 145 7% Water 75 4% Total acreage 2,025 100%
Flora and fauna The wildlife area is a diverse environment, although for the most part tree cover consists of white oak, red oak, and American elm. Invasive species found in the area include garlic mustard, buckthorn, crown vetch, autumn olive and wild parsnip.WDNR Sugar River Planning Group Final Master Plan, May, 2016- Retrieved 2022-08-26
References
External links U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved August 22, 2022. Surface Water Data Viewer Map at the WNDR Website. Retrieved April 22, 2022.