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Jaqua Tract Wildlife Habitat Acquisition for Lower McKenzie Watershed Conservation

This proposal aims to acquire 1240 acres of conifer forest, grassland, and oak habitat in the Jaqua Tract of the Lower McKenzie Watershed, Oregon. The project will protect diverse upland habitat and address major limiting factors for various target species. It will support subbasin goals and objectives, regional conservation plans, and provide indirect benefits to aquatic habitats.

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Jaqua Tract Wildlife Habitat Acquisition for Lower McKenzie Watershed Conservation

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  1. Wildlife Habitat Mitigation, Lower McKenzie Watershed - Oregon (Jaqua Tract)Project # 31002 Proposal to acquire 1240 acres of conifer forest, grassland and oak habitat

  2. Project Background • Acquired 32 acre conservation easement • Began discussions with neighboring landowner (Jaqua) • Completed a preliminary habitat assessment • Landowner has agreed to sell at fair market value • Pursuing funding for acquisition and for a management endowment

  3. Target Species • Band-tailed pigeons • Black-capped chickadee • Black bear • Blacktailed deer • Cougar • Pileated woodpecker • Red-tailed hawk • Valley quail • Western meadowlark • Yellow warbler

  4. Species of Concern

  5. Limiting Factors - Wildlife • Habitat conversion for farm, forest, and urban uses • Non-native species (plants and animals) • Altered fire regimes • Altered hydrologic conditions

  6. Habitat Losses and Potential Project Mitigation Habitat Losses*Jaqua (acres) (acres) Conifer forests 7979 570 Grasslands 1289 300 Oak woodlands & savanna 109 370 *Source: BPA 1987

  7. Project Components • Acquire wildlife mitigation easement over 1240 acres • Complete baseline habitat assessment, management plan, and interim management

  8. Proposed BPA Project Budget Planning $ 23,750 Capital $ 2,260,000 O&M -- $ 22,275 M&E $ 15,000 TOTAL $ 2,321,025

  9. Summary • Protects 1240 acres of diverse upland habitat • Addresses major limiting factors • Supports subbasin goals and objectives • Supports regional conservation plans • Indirect benefits to aquatic habitats in a priority basin • Leverages private funds

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