Less than two miles from Chimacum Corner, Jefferson Land Trust manages 65-acres of working forest, known as the Valley View Forest, which is now open to the public.
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Less than two miles south of Chimacum Corner, this 65-acre working forest greatly benefits the surrounding community, providing replenishment of ground water to support nearby farms, homes, and endangered salmon in Chimacum Creek and other native wildlife. The forest also reduces runoff from the hillside during heavy rains. Even better, this property in north Center Valley serves as the gateway to a much larger vision.
Our vision is to retain regional working forest lands in perpetuity, to be managed for a balance of sustainable timber production, wildlife habitat, recreation, and educational uses.
Now Open to the Public!
We welcome you to explore this critical “gateway” forest that will eventually link Center Road to the adjoining landmark property, Chimacum Ridge, which the Land Trust plans to purchase in 2023 and manage as a community forest.
Click here for directions, a map and field guide, and visitor information.
To learn more about Valley View Forest’s significance to the Chimacum watershed and our long-term community forest goals, check out this video featuring Stewardship Director Erik Kingfisher.