The land conservancy has pushed for the reserve for more than a decade and it is certainly the most ambitious project they have tackled, said Katie Voelke, the executive director.īesides the scale of the project, there was the cost.
A purchase could be finalized by next summer.
The Arch Cape Water District is pursuing the remaining 1,500 acres in order to secure full ownership of Arch Cape's watershed and create a community forest. That same year, the for-profit subsidiary of Ecotrust entered into an agreement with the North Coast Land Conservancy to hold 3,500 acres of the property until the nonprofit could purchase the land. 'As we address the climate crisis, strategic, community-driven conservation efforts like this project can help mitigate the most serious risks to plants, fish and wildlife while preserving the ecosystems we cherish for future generations,' the Oregon Democrat said in a statement.Įcotrust Forest Management bought the 5,000 forested acres known as Onion Peak Holdings from Stimson Lumber Co. Rep Suzanne Bonamici called the purchase a 'remarkable accomplishment that will significantly benefit our region in many ways.'
