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Foot of Hall Mountain entered into conservation
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July 13, 2017 |
Approximately 300 acres of prime forest and
wildlife habitat at the foot of Hall Mountain
near Bonners Ferry in northern Idaho was
conserved recently by The Nature Conservancy and
the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL).
The Hall Creek Forest property, purchased by the
Conservancy in 2012, has an abundance of large
ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, hardwoods, and
includes an extensive forested wetland. Recent
efforts by IDL and the Conservancy placed the
property under conservation easement, which will
allow timber harvest and ensure the lands remain
intact for wildlife, while also remaining in
private ownership.
“By keeping the forest in private ownership,
this Forest Legacy conservation easement
supports the local timber industry by keeping
working forests working and perpetuates IDL’s
mission to use, protect and sustain our natural
resources for the benefit of all Idahoans,” IDL
Forest Legacy Program Coordinator Karen Sjoquist
said.
“The Forest Legacy Program is about conserving
forests for future generations, encouraging
sustainable forest management and providing for
wildlife habitat and clean water,” said Janet
Valle, U.S. Forest Service. “What a wonderful
legacy to leave to families that live and work
in northern Idaho.”
The property provides excellent habitat for
wildlife such as moose, elk and deer, as well as
black bears and grizzly bears. Trail cameras
placed on the property have captured images of
frequent use by wildlife.
“Ensuring our forests are healthy and productive
is good for the economy, clean water, local
communities and wildlife,” Kennon McClintock,
northern Idaho field representative for the
Conservancy, said. |
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