Conservation Efforts
Founded in 1978, the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is Oregon's oldest local land trust. In 30 years, the organization has placed permanent protections on over 8,200 acres (33 km2) of land, predominantly using a tool called a conservation easement.
Notable achievements include:
Private Land Conservation
- 1,660 acres (6.7 km2) of the C2 Ranch near Eagle Point, Oregon
- The 1,300-acre (5.3 km2) Sky King Cole Ranch at the Siskiyou Summit
- The 2,200-acre (8.9 km2) Greenwood Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary
Public Land Conservation
- The Oredson-Todd Woods and Siskiyou Mountain Park in Ashland, Oregon
- Twin Creeks Park in Central Point, Oregon
- Jacksonville Woodlands in Jacksonville, Oregon
Read more about this topic: Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
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“A country grows in history not only because of the heroism of its troops on the field of battle, it grows also when it turns to justice and to right for the conservation of its interests.”
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