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Land and Water Reserve Area
2
County
Du Page
Location
The reserve is in west-central DuPage County. It is bordered to the north by Manchester Road, commercial areas, and residences. Shaffner Road, the extensive Cantigny golf courses and grounds, and residences border the reserve to the west. Residences border the site on the south, and St. Francis High School and commercial areas borders it to the east. Neighboring communities include Winfield, Glen Ellyn, and Warrenville. It is approximately one mile southeast of downtown Winfield and 1.5 miles west-southwest of downtown Wheaton.
Description
Three distinct natural communities exist within the Belleau Woods Land and Water Reserve; mesic woodland dominates with a small shrub meadow and an intermittent stream. The site represents a fine example of mesic upland woodland. This woodland supports three species of area-sensitive forest birds that have been confirmed as breeding. Eighteen species of woodland birds have been confirmed breeding as well. Numerous Illinois Species in Greatest Need of conservation and regionally rare species of birds, mammals, and native plants have also been found here. Plant surveys have identified 309 native plant species.
Ownership
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Natural Division
Morainal Section of the Northeastern Morainal Natural Division (#3a)
Registered
March 2013
Size
122 acres
Access
The site is open to the public. It does not have any parking or designated trails.
Topographic Quad
Naperville
For Further Information
Visit the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Website or Contact the INPC
Illinois Nature Preserves Commission
One Natural Resources Way
Springfield, IL 62702
217-785-8686
DNR.INPC@illinois.gov