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Sacramento River Partners PINE CREEK UNIT California Department of Fish and Game Project term: February 2002 – November 2004 Location: 2 miles south of Hamilton City, Glenn County, CA River Mile: 195R to 197R, west bank of Sacramento River Restoration area: 231-acres Planting Pattern: Varies from grassland to dense riparian forest Approximate number of native trees and shrubs: Funded by: Wildlife Conservation Board Managers: California Department of Fish and Game Unique features: 2 miles of river side access, a variety of ecological conditions INTRODUCTION This is a 3-year restoration project located in the floodplain of the Sacramento River. The project consists of 231 acres of flood-prone land along the western bank of the Sacramento River. The project is included in the Upper Sacramento River Wildlife Area and is managed by the Department of Fish and Game for the preservation and restoration of riparian habitat. HISTORY The project area was previously managed for row crops, almonds and dried plums, prior to acquisition. After agricultural activity ceased in 1995, willows and cottonwoods colonized part of a 50-acre area of the unit, but large areas of the site are deprived of native species providing minimal wildlife habitat. ECOLOGY This site will support mixed riparian forest, oak woodland, savanna and grassland. Due to bordering riparian forests, it is expected that this site will provide excellent habitat for a great diversity of wildlife. Some riparian species that may occur at this site include the endangered valley elderberry longhorn beetle (Desmocerus californicus diamorphus), great blue heron (Ardea herodias), great egret (Casmerodius albus), and bank swallow (Riparia riparia). EDUCATION/COMMUNITY OUTREACH This restoration project will provide numerous opportunities to build and strengthen cooperative relationships with agency partners, county government, farmers and the local community. A State Wildlife Area where public access is allowed from the river. Bird watching and other passive recreational uses will increase as this site is transformed from weedy field to valuable riparian habitat. As the habitat improves, game and other wildlife populations will increase benefiting recreational users. 06/28/2017 mlc