Protected Properties

Maxine G. Morse Nature Conservancy

Pierce County

Protected Since 2004

Acreage 48.8

- Located in Pierce County

- 50 acres

- The dominant tree species on the property include Western hemlock, Western red cedar and Douglas-fir ranging in age from saplings to over 100 years old

- A small perennial creek runs through the property from east to west

- Many aspects of old growth forest are seen on the property, for example, wind blown trees, nurse logs and a wide range of structural and age diversity.

- Urban development is occurring rapidly in this area and the property acts as a ref-uge for wildlife and plant species