The Importance of Three Creeks

This 8 acre property of mature western redcedar, bigleaf maple, and sword fern forest is in the McKee Peak neighbourhood, on Sumas Mountain in Abbotsford.

Three Creeks protects an important corridor for wildlife and multiple species at risk. It connects the parkland above and below, as human development occurs on the surrounding landscape.

The land was donated in 2014 to the Fraser Valley Conservancy by the developer who built the neighbouring homes.

 

 

Who Lives at Three Creeks?

PC Grace Overduin

How to Get Involved

Properties like this require ongoing support and maintenance:

  • Over 300 native trees, shrubs, and ferns have been planted on the property to mitigate the effects of the neighbouring developments.
  • Invasive plant control takes place on the property every summer.
  • The endangered Oregon Forestsnail population and their movement is monitored twice a year.
  • The neighbouring homeowners are encouraged to help us protect this sensitive ecosystem.

All of the above depends on volunteer and donor support. Sign up below to help us maintain this important habitat in Abbotsford!

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Management Goals

Goal 1

Restore, maintain, and protect the property's natural ecological processes, and its habitat for wildlife, with minimal human interference.

Goal 2

Achieve a stable or increasing population of Oregon Forestsnail, Pacific Sideband, and Pacific Waterleaf.

Goal 3

Support species at risk research to better understand the requirements of the species we are trying to conserve.

Goal 4

Increase community involvement in environmental stewardship without impairing the natural condition of the property.

Resources

Three Creeks Management Plan

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