Landscape Evaluation Representation and Connection

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Fairy Creek The Fairy Creek Basin and the San Juan River flats were identified in 2010 (red areas) and most of these areas are also highlighted in the Prioritize-R model outputs (17% target in green and 30% target in yellow). Fairy Creek Basin is around 1300 hectares in size and is the last remaining watershed in the region that has not experienced large scale forest harvesting. The San Juan River is the largest river and the largest watershed in the region. It supports 9 species of salmon and trout with major tributaries such as Harris Creek, Lens Creek and Renfrew Creek. The large alluvial river flats and estuary are somewhat unique in the region supporting mature stands of Sitka spruce, red cedar and cottonwoods.


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