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Elk Run Farm – Regenerative Agriculture & Ecosystem Restoration Hub in the Pacific Northwest
Trust T1
- Climate Zones
- Temperate rainforest.
- Regenerative Focus
- Regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, ecosystem restoration.
About this land node
Elk Run Farm revitalizes forested hills and river valleys through regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and community involvement, fostering resilience in the Pacific Northwest’s temperate rainforest.
Overview
- Project Vision
- Build a regenerative food system and ecological resilience.
- Project Purpose
- Promote regenerative agriculture and ecosystem restoration in the Pacific Northwest by integrating agroforestry, forest management, and community education for resilient food systems and biodiversity.
- Project Title
- Elk Run Farm
- Political Location
- Oregon State, USA
Ecology & biodiversity
- Flora & Fauna
- Douglas firs, cedars, elk, salmon, owls.
- Keystone species
- Elk (herbivores) maintain forest openings.
- Biodiversity context
- Adjacent to Umpqua National Forest, part of Pacific Northwest biodiversity.
- Ecological corridors
- Links Umpqua NP to Siskiyou NP.
- Natural boundaries
- Lies within Rogue River watershed near Umpqua National Forest.
- Ecosystem unity
- Temperate rainforest connecting Douglas fir forests, streams, and valleys to support elk, salmon, and other wildlife.
Climate & water
- Climate Zones
- Temperate rainforest.
- Rainfall patterns
- Rainy Oct–Apr (~150 mm/month); dry May–Sep.
- Average Rainfall
- 1,800–2,200 mm/year
- Temperature Extremes
- 0°C to 25°C
- Average Temperature
- 12°C average
- Watershed
- Rogue River watershed draining to Pacific Ocean.
- Aquifers & groundwater
- Aquifers accessed sustainably; rain harvesting.
- Nearby water bodies
- ≈5 km to Rogue River; ≈80 km to Pacific Ocean
Land & terrain
- Elevation & slope
- 100–500 m; gentle slopes.
- Landforms
- Forested hills and river valleys.
- Soil Types
- Loamy fertile soils supporting agroforestry and forest crops.
- Soil health
- Moderate organic matter, improving with mulching and regenerative practices.
- Erosion risk
- Moderate risk from logging; mitigated by reforestation.
- Natural resources
- Water, timber, biodiversity.
- Renewable resource potential
- Solar energy, biomass, water harvesting.
People & history
- Land Acknowledgements
- Honours Umpqua people and stewardship.
- Traditional ecological knowledge
- Umpqua forest management and salmon stewardship.
- Human Cultures
- Umpqua communities, farmers, and educators.
- Cultural continuity
- Local Umpqua communities, eco-tourists, researchers
- Cultural landscapes
- Regenerative farms, restored forests, ecological trails.
- Recent land history
- Land previously logged now regenerating through restoration.
Regenerative practice
- Regenerative Focus
- Regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, ecosystem restoration.
- Regenerative Methodologies
- Agroforestry, reforestation, holistic grazing, community composting.
- Environmental objectives
- Enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, restore forests.
- Community objectives
- Support local livelihoods, provide education, foster resilience.
- Community engagement
- Workshops, eco‑tours, training programs.
- Economic Model
- Donations, farm sales, eco‑tourism.
Impact
- Expressed Impact
- Converted 40 ha to regenerative practices, increased biodiversity by 10%, trained 100+ farmers.
- Key impact metrics
- Ha restored, biodiversity uplift, farmers trained.
Visiting & links
- Nearest urban centres
- ≈40 km from Eugene.
- Website
- https://www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/community/elk-run-farm-usa/
- Social media
- https://www.instagram.com/ecorestorationcommunities