TURKEY CREEK LOCATION – GIL A COUNT Y, SOUTHEAST OF PLEASANT VALLE Y ACRES – 147 The Turkey Creek parcel is the site of a historic homestead dating back to the 1880s. Turkey Creek flows through the property and supports abundant and diverse wildlife. The parcel is an inholding within the Tonto National Forest about eight miles southeast of Pleasant Valley and is of significant conservation value. The Turkey Creek parcel supports a variety of wildlife, including Among the many benefits to conservation, consolidation of Tonto elk, mule deer, bear and three species of native fish. It also National Forest lands like Turkey Creek improves management for provides potential habitat for bald eagles and the Chiricahua critical issues such as forest fires and cattle grazing. Public leopard frog, a federally-listed threatened species. Additionally, acquisition of this parcel presents a significant opportunity to Turkey Creek is within the proposed critical habitat for the Mexican preserve alluvial surface (rare in the area) by reestablishing native spotted owl, and the parcel has two Protected Activity Centers for cottonwood and sycamore trees. Additionally, preservation of this federally-listed threatened species. historical resources from the homestead era, including the cabin site, hand-dug well and fruit trees, will add to the historical significance of this parcel. For more information visit: resolutioncopper.com
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