Tribal Cultural Use: Salmon Creek Forest
Cultural Use Agreement Form
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Property Description
Salmon Creek is a high priority watershed for anadromous fish and includes 11 miles of fish bearing streams and 17 miles of perennial streams. This watershed has shown to support a stable population of coho and steelhead since the early 1990s. The forest is dominated by native conifers (primarily redwood and Douglas fir) and adapted to the mild temperatures and heavy rainfall common to the region. The forest is richly productive and supports significant wildlife, including such imperiled species as coho salmon, steelhead trout and northern spotted owls, as well as black bear, mountain lions and numerous bird species. There are many plant species found on the forest and a link to the botanical report can be found below.
At The Conservation Fund, we know that well-managed forests can be both economically viable and ecologically sustainable. On California’s North Coast, we continue to refine and demonstrate our pioneering approach to forest conservation, including environmental restoration, sustainable timber harvests, carbon sequestration and support of the local timber economy.
*image copyright Ivan LaBianca
Click here to view a botanical assessment for Big River Forest and Salmon Creek Forest.
Accessibility
The mobility rating for this site is 4 / 5. This site is rated a 4, as access is primarily logging roads.
Property-specific Guidelines
- Please follow all CDFW Regulations that pertain to you regarding fishing, and collection of foraged foods (https://wildlife.ca.gov/Regulations).
- If collecting seed, send a list of desired species to hnewberger@conservationfund.org.
- Tribal Cultural Use is on TCF forest only. Please use the provided geo-referenced map on your Avenza app to track your location.
Directions
Salmon Creek Forest is approximately 4.5 miles east from Highway 1 on Albion Ridge Road. Access is available on logging roads.
