Wednesday 10th of March 2010
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Ishi Wilderness project
In the summer of 2009, Shasta Land Trust completed the donation of two properties to the U.S. Forest Service. The properties were owned by SLT since late in 2007, when they were purchased from a willing seller. The two parcels, located in eastern
The Ishi Wilderness Area is distinguished from most land included in Forest Service Wilderness Areas in that it is located at a very low elevation. Because it contains rivers and canyons instead of only rocky mountain peaks, Ishi Wilderness is known as one of the most biologically diverse Wilderness Areas in the federal system. The largest migratory deer herd in Shasta Land Trust’s purchase of two properties for inclusion within the Wilderness Area comprised one component of a multi-step acquisition which added additional buffers to the Ishi Wilderness using Conservation Easements and other purchases. The success of the entire project displays the significant accomplishments possible when many groups come together to achieve common goals. Partners for this project include The Nature Conservancy, Northern California Regional Land Trust (located in |
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Shasta Land Trust’s purchase of two properties for inclusion within the Wilderness Area comprised one component of a multi-step acquisition which added additional buffers to the Ishi Wilderness using Conservation Easements and other purchases.



