Protected Properties

Baker Woods Urban Preserve

King County

Protected Since 2000

Acreage 1.5

- Located in King County

- 1.5 acres

- The property is minimally developed, containing a single family home that was built in the 1940’s as well as a small two-car garage and trails that run around the perimeter of the property

- The property contains a mature forest with Douglas-firs over 100 years old

- The property is habitat for Bald eagle, Pileated woodpecker and the Red fox

- High conservation value due to the mature forest and dense understory of a wild variety of north west natives

- The site is well drained with a topography of knolls and pockets that provide habitat for small mammals and songbirds

- The main stewardship issue includes the eradication of the English ivy on the property

- Location along public trail, large city park and extensive mature forest canopy makes this property significant