McKenzie River Watershed

Acres:  12
Land-type:  Upland maple/fir forest
Habitat:  Viewshed, upland forest
Acquisition type:  Donated fee title
Date:  July 2003
Current status:  Owned by MRT

In June of 2003, this stunning 12 acre upland forest along Deerhorn Road was generously donated to the McKenzie River Trust by the same owners that donated Roberts Island. This parcel had the potential to be clear-cut and the Roberts felt it was important to protect this forest habitat for the flora and fauna of the area.  This property is also highly visible from local roads and therefore has important viewshed values for residents in the area as well as for those who venture upriver to hike, fish, recreate, and swim.

As Mrs. Roberts so aptly put it, “We bought this property 15 years ago specifically for a wildlife refuge since all of the adjacent property is surrounded by private timber ownership. I very much wanted it to be a place for the critters to find solace, and I feel good knowing that the property will be protected in this condition forever.”