Northern Shrub Steppe
Description:
This proposal is to acquire critical properties within two high priority natural area preserve sites in the arid zone of eastern Washington. Sites include: Dyer Haystacks and Two Steppe. This is a region of the state where well over half the land has been permanently converted to agricultural uses. These arid lands contain the highest quality examples of native plant communities. They also provide important wildlife habitat, including critical riparian areas. Two Steppe NAP consists of four arid land communities in excellent condition with a dense cryptogram layer throughout. In phase one DNR acquired 355 acres; this proposal is to acquire a single ownership of 1500 acres. Dyer Haystacks NAP supports a high quality three-tipped sagebrush-grassland community, with both vernal and permanent ponds, on a terrain strewn with glacial erratics. The proposed NAP is 103 acres; as yet none are under long-term protection.
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Northern Shrub Steppe
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This proposal is to acquire critical properties within two high priority natural area preserve sites in the arid zone of eastern Washington. Sites include: Dyer Haystacks and Two Steppe. This is a region of the state where well over half the land has been permanently converted to agricultural uses. These arid lands contain the highest quality examples of native plant communities. They also provide important wildlife habitat, including critical riparian areas. Two Steppe NAP consists of four arid land communities in excellent condition with a dense cryptogram layer throughout. In phase one DNR acquired 355 acres; this proposal is to acquire a single ownership of 1500 acres. Dyer Haystacks NAP supports a high quality three-tipped sagebrush-grassland community, with both vernal and permanent ponds, on a terrain strewn with glacial erratics. The proposed NAP is 103 acres; as yet none are under long-term protection.
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Two Steppe: Site boarders the southerly margin of State Highway 2 and the westerly right of way of Whitehall Road SE, approximately 14 miles northwest of Coulee City in Douglas County. Dyer Haystack NAP: 10 miles south of Brewster in Douglas County. Property has approximately 1/2 mile road frontage along eastern right of way of Central Ferry Canyon Road.
