Land Conserved by the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy

Below is the list of exceptional properties that have been permanently conserved by the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy over our 30+ year history. These lands, both publicly and privately owned, represent the finest examples of the outstanding natural areas and working landscapes of our region.
Althouse Creek flows through an 80-acre piece of conserved land Althouse Creek - 80 Acres

This beautiful property protects 80 acres along a significant stretch of Althouse Creek in the Illinois Basin. 
The hills above Buckhorn Springs offer splendid views of the surrounding area Buckhorn Springs - 160 Acres

This gorgeous 160-acre forested parcel lies within the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument and was protected in 2000. It contains Douglas fir and ponderosa pine forests and oak woodlands interspersed with open meadows. The property is adjacent to Emigrant Creek and the historic...
1,660 acres have been permanently conserved at the C2 Cattle Ranch. C2 Ranch - 1,660 Acres

The C2 Cattle Ranch northeast of Medford on Hwy 140 contains extensive pine forests, oak woodlands, numerous creeks and open meadows. The 9,000+ acre ranch is home to over 150 wildlife species ranging from common king snake to acorn woodpecker to winter range for blacktail deer, Roosevelt elk,...
Conserved Property in Canyonville Canyonville - 50 Acres

This 50 acre property supports a thriving, mature forest. It is home to the Alder Creek Children’s Educational Project, an education resource which instructs primary and secondary students on forest management and ecology. This property is also featured on...
Cheney Creek offers important rearing habitat for salmon and steelhead. Cheney Creek - 74 Acres

Thanks to support from the Oregon Water Trust and the Carpenter Foundation, this easement protects important habitat for anadromous (ocean run) fish along Cheney Creek, a valuable tributary of the Applegate River.  
A view of Mt. Shasta from conserved property in the Colestin Valley Colestin Valley - 235 Acres

The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy holds conservation easements on five properties in the Colestin Valley- some of which are bordered by the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument.  These properties consist of a mix of...
Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Dog Creek - 40 Acres

The 40 acres at Dog Creek is a remote forest preserve largely surrounded by public lands. The property contains a maturing  second growth stand of Douglas fir with some old growth trees.
Eagle Mill Farm sits on the outskirts of Ashland, Oregon Eagle Mill Farm - 20 Acres

This land has been continuously farmed for more than 150 years. The McNabb family operated a dairy there from 1940 to 1982, when it was purchased by the current owners. Eagle Mill Farm, LLC is dedicated to continuing the farming legacy.

Each year, more than 2,000 students in the...
This section of the East Fork of the Illinois River flows through forested land East fork - Illinois River - 212 Acres

You won't find a more beautiful forest along the east fork of the Illinois River than this 212-acre property. This section of the Illinois River provides critical spawning habitat for coho salmon. The surrounding...
One of the first properties conserved lies nearby the historic town of Golden Golden - 83 Acres

This is one of our first conservation easements and its importance has only grown over time.  The 83-acre forested parcel is located in the historic town of Golden and borders the Golden State Heritage Site. Together with a conservation easement on the neighborhing property, a large block...