J40 - Neighborhood Forest Resource Assessment

In June 2002, I provided a resource assessment of the Juanita Woodlands - also known as the J40-Neighborhood Forest - property northwest of Kirkland, Washington to assist the Denny Creek Neighborhood Alliance with their project to document current habitat conditions.

This report describes my observations of wildlife resources on a 10.1-acre section of a 40-acre forest property currently managed by King County Parks. 

Mature forest consisting of mixed-age and mixed-species woodlands provides a variety of habitat conditions for mollusks, insects, fish, amphibians, birds, terrestrial mammals, and bats. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Priority Habitats and Species present in the area include Urban Natural Open Space, Instream, Mature Forest, and Snags and Logs. The study area provides high quality habitat in good condition, and in close proximity to other productive wildland resources. 

Future projects should focus on water quality improvement and community education that promotes responsible resource management.