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• 9+ acres of Class IV sub-prime agricultural grassland at 800 ft. elevation

• fabulous views of Mt. Hood and coastal mountains

• privacy and view issues from and of some neighboring properties

 
Oak savannah-combination of oaks and grasslands

Project goals:

• create 8+ acres of wildlife habitat, to suit the Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, considering 2 land types:

  • upland oak savannah

  • riparian (seasonal & minimal)

• surround the Northern Italian style home with landscaping that suits the house, adds privacy, and incorporates the owner's favorite plants

• weave the two disparate (native habitat and Northern Italian) types of landscaping together seamlessly

In an ideal world, an ancient olive tree would be planted in the front courtyard.

Camassia

Design concepts:

A new plan:

• To date, we have focused on the courtyard layout, the 'forest forum', berming, the perimeter path, & overall tree layout and ID

plants:

• The owner's love of plants and the native wildlife habitat dictates a diverse collection of plants. Near the house, the list initially includes Italian cypress, hydrangeas, an olive tree and a dwarf fruit tree orchard. Oregon garry oaks, native conifers and shrubs, wetland bulbs and perennials, and native grasses will be planted in the wildlife habitat area.