Harry's Forest Forever

• Status: Protected in 2008
• Location: South Whidbey Island
• Acreage: 176 acres

Public Benefits

Wildlife habitat, intact forest community, watershed protection

Description

Harry Case has lovingly managed his 176 acre forest for over 60 years and has now permanently protected it for future generations. At the end of 2008, he donated a conservation easement on this land. Located near to both Putney Woods and Saratoga Woods, this forest boasts over five million board feet of timber. The conservation easement protects this forest from being clear-cut and developed into 35 homes.

In addition to local benefits, Harry also protected his land to benefit the earth and sees the carbon stored in his trees as his contribution to fighting global warming.