Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
{{Infobox organization
| name = Southern Oregon Land Conservancy
| formation = {{start date and age|1978||}}
| full_name = Southern Oregon Land Conservancy Inc.
| type = Nonprofit
| tax_id = 93-0724691
| status = 501(c)(3)
| headquarters = Ashland, Oregon
| website = https://www.landconserve.org/
}}{{Short description|Land trust}}
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The Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is an accredited land trust that works exclusively in Southern Oregon. Its headquarters are located in Ashland, Oregon. The mission of the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is to protect special lands in the Rogue River Basin and surrounding areas for this and future generations by working cooperatively with landowners and communities. Its service area includes all of Jackson, Josephine, Curry, Coos, and Southern Douglas Counties.
Conservation efforts
Founded in 1978, the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy is Oregon's oldest local land trust.[http://archive.dailytidings.com/2006/Feb%202006/0203/020306n2.shtml Ashland Daily Tidings], Article from February 3, 2006 In 35 years, the organization has placed permanent protections on over {{convert|10,627|acre|km2|abbr=}} of land, predominantly using a tool called a conservation easement.
Notable achievements include:
Private Land Conservation
- {{convert|1660|acre|km2}} of the C2 Ranch near Eagle Point, Oregon[http://archive.mailtribune.com/archive/2006/0420/local/stories/01local.htm Medford Mail Tribune], Article from April 20, 2006
- The {{convert|1300|acre|km2|adj=on}} Sky King Cole Ranch at the Siskiyou Summit[http://archive.mailtribune.com/archive/2007/0410/local/stories/pacifictrailprotected.htm Medford Mail Tribune], Article from April 10, 2007
- The {{convert|2200|acre|km2|adj=on}} Greenwood Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary
Public Land Conservation
- The Oredson-Todd Woods and Siskiyou Mountain Park in Ashland, Oregon
- Twin Creeks Park in Central Point, Oregon
- Jacksonville Woodlands in Jacksonville, Oregon
References
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External links
- [http://landconserve.org/ Official Website]
- [http://www.jvwoodlands.org Jacksonville Woodlands]
- [http://www.ashland.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=8760 Ashland, Oregon Parks]
- [http://www.twincreeksincentralpoint.com/parksandopenspaces.html Twin Creeks Park]
Category:Land trusts in the United States
Category:Environmental organizations based in Oregon
Category:Protected areas of Oregon