Kingston Prairie-Scio Oak Pine Savanna – Oregon Conservation Strategy

The area northeast of Scio south of the North Santiam River and north of Thomas Creek

COA ID: 079

Recommended Conservation Actions

Initiate or continue wet meadow conservation and restoration efforts
Maintain or enhance oak savanna and grassland habitats and their connection to adjacent habitats to ensure sufficient habitat complexity and connectivity for wildlife
Remove invading conifers and manage tree and shrub encroachment in grasslands and oak savanna habitats
Remove invasive non-native vegetation

Local Conservation Actions and Plans

The Nature Conservancy Ecoregional Assessment
TNC Willamette Valley Synthesis Conservation Opportunity Areas

Potential Partners

Special Features

General

Area contains several rare plant species including Bradshaw's lomatium, Willamette daisy, Oregon larkspur and white-topped aster
Area contains The Nature Conservancy's Kingston Prairie Preserve where there are ongoing efforts ot maintail the native prairie vegetation
Native prairie, associated grassland, and oak savanna habitats support rare plants and grassland birds in the Willamette Valley
This area has been designated a grassland bird conservation area.

Previously Associated With

2006 COA ID WV-18 (Kingston Prairie area)

Ecoregions

Willamette Valley

The Willamette Valley ecoregion is bounded on the west by the Coast Range and on the east by the Cascade Range. This long mostly level alluvial plain has some scattered areas of low basalt, and contrasts with productive farmland and large urban areas. It has the fastest-growing human population in the state resulting in challenges due to land-use changes.

Strategy Habitats

Grasslands

Grasslands include a variety of upland grass-dominated habitats, such as upland prairies, coastal bluffs, and montane grasslands.

Oak Woodlands

Oak woodlands are characterized by an open canopy dominated by Oregon white oak.

Flowing Water and Riparian Habitats

Flowing Water and Riparian Habitats include all naturally occurring flowing freshwater streams and rivers throughout Oregon as well as the adjacent riparian habitat.

Ducks on a wetland in Ladd Marsh Wildlife Area, Oregon

Wetlands

Wetlands are covered with water during all or part of the year. Permanently wet habitats include backwater sloughs, oxbow lakes, and marshes, while seasonally wet habitats include seasonal ponds, vernal pools, and wet prairies.