Winchester 700 - Wilson Valley Property

Location: east of Wilson Valley Road and northwest of Highway 371

RCA Area: Wilson Valley - Sage, Rough Step Area 4

Size: 1,191.14 acres

Plant communities:
Chaparral, desert scrubs, coastal sage scrub, grasslands, Riversidean alluvial fan sage scrub, and riparian scrub, woodland and forest

Animal species observed:
Cooper's hawk, Aguanga kangaroo rat, mountain lion, least Bell's vireo and coastal California gnatcatcher

Importance:
This property is also helps to build a link between the San Bernardino National Forest and the Palomar Mountains in San Diego County.

Wildlife and habitat value:
Acquisition of this property contributes to the assembly of a core conservation area in this region and conservation efforts that focus on these varied and diverse plant communities.

Aerial photo of Winchester 700 - Wilson Valley Property

View from the center area of the Winchester 700- Wilson Valley Property facing northeast