Natural Areas

Natural areas are critically important to the preservation of ecosystem resilience and health in urban landscapes and have important benefits to residents and local biota alike. Natural areas are spaces that provide healthy habitats for native plants and wildlife as well as support ecosystem services such as shade and heat island cooling effects, biodiversity, pollination, flood control, clean water and clean air. Natural areas also offer important opportunities for recreation, as well as opportunities for educating and engaging with Wilsonville residents about the value of protecting natural resources.