Conserved Lands

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.


	Agate Desert - 132 Acres “They’re kinda like sea monkeys!” You may have heard this said of vernal pool fairy shrimp. These tiny crustaceans can be found swimming in...
	Althouse Creek - 80 Acres This beautiful property protects 80 acres along a significant stretch of Althouse Creek in the Illinois River Basin. Althouse Creek is a tributary of the Illinois River. This stretch of the Creek offers significant habitat for the native anadromous and other fish in the basin,...
	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...
	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 snakes to acorn woodpeckers to winter range for blacktail deer, Roosevelt elk...
	Canyonville - 48 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...
	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. ...
	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...
	Dog Creek - 40 Acres The 40-acre protected property 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. Our primary goal with this project is to protect the excellent...
	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 Valley...
	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...
	Golden - 62 Acres This is one of our first conservation easements and its importance has only grown over time. The 62-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...
	Howard Prairie - 162 Acres This property is located near the shore of Howard Prairie Reservoir, a popular boating and fishing recreation area. The land is a mix of forest lands and wetlands located a short distance from the Howard Prairie Resort. The forest includes many larger conifer trees. There is...
	Jacksonville Woodlands - 130 Acres The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy holds seven easements on land owned by the City of Jacksonville and part of the Jacksonville Woodlands and Trails system. The properties include the Beekman Woods (20 acres), the...
	Lichen Symbiota - 140 Acres This 140-acre parcel is being managed to return the forest to old growth conditions. It features an older evergreen/deciduous mixed forest. The property borders the Golden property, and together they provide 233 acres of contiguous protected habitat. Our primary...
	Little Butte Creek - 100 Acres The South Fork of Little Butte Creek provides some of the best coho salmon spawning habitat in the Rogue Basin. We hold three conservation easements on the South Fork of Little Butte Creek which protect streamside vegetation and upland habitats. These conservation projects were completed...
	Myrtle Creek - 20 Acres This 20-acre parcel east of Myrtle Creek in south Douglas County features rolling hills and oak woodlands. There is also a section of land along Mrytle Creek that is protected and maintained as a riparian area. In addition to its excellent wildlife habitat, the property...
	Myrtle Point Wetlands - 60 Acres The Myrtle Point Wetlands Conservation Agreement protects 60 acres of wetlands located just outside of the city of Myrtle Point. The site contains several streams and numerous seeps that feed the wetland and connect it to the South Fork Coquille River, providing summer and winter rearing...
	One River Farm - 60 Acres These 60 acres, stretching for almost a mile along the Illinois River, lie within the city limits of Cave Junction in Josephine County. This property protects the habitats along the river, extensive wetlands, agricultural land and woodlands. It conserves a large area of open space within...
	Oredson-Todd Woods - 10 Acres Oredson-Todd Woods is a city-owned, dog-friendly park on the south edge of Ashland next to the Siskiyou Mountain Park. The forested canyon and beautiful waterfall along Hamilton Creek provide a wonderful natural area immediately...
	Ranch Creek - 468 Acres This large ranch on the lower Rogue River near the town of Gold Beach has supported cattle grazing for over one hundred years. The property encompasses a large part of the Ranch Creek watershed which provides an excellent winter refuge for juvenile steelhead trout. It also supports...