Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek is a premier carbon forestry investment consisting of approximately 16,714 acres in a large private block with exceptional wildlife, recreation, and water resources. Approximately, 14,200 acres of the property is being developed as a long-term Washington State compliance carbon sequestration project. Cherry Creek is one of the largest compliance market carbon projects in the Pacific Northwest listed on the American Carbon Registry.
Cherry Creek Ranch is adjacent to Opal Mountain, approximately twenty-five miles northeast of Prineville, Oregon and is known for its wilderness-like terrain and premium elk hunting. The Ranch consists of approximately 16,714 acres in a large secure (no trespassing) block with exceptional views, wildlife, timber, and water resources, including the Cherry Creek Reservoir. Adjacent to the Cherry Creek Ranch are the Painted Hills and the BLM wilde...
Cherry Creek Ranch is adjacent to Opal Mountain, approximately twenty-five miles northeast of Prineville, Oregon and is known for its wilderness-like terrain and premium elk hunting. The Ranch consists of approximately 16,714 acres in a large secure (no trespassing) block with exceptional views, wildlife, timber, and water resources, including the Cherry Creek Reservoir. Adjacent to the Cherry Creek Ranch are the Painted Hills and the BLM wilderness area.
With stunning views of the John Day Basin, the topography ranges from mixed conifer timber covered slopes, grassy hillsides, steep canyons, and meadows. The Ranch has an elevation range of 5,100 feet down to 2,600 feet. The property is expected to generate attractive annual positive cash flow from carbon, conservation and recreation.
Cherry Creek is being developed as a Washington State Avoided Conversion Compliance Project. Cherry is expected to generate approximately 366,719 carbon credit offsets over the next 20 years with 259,903 credits coming in years 1-4. $11,560,419 Carbon NPV at a 15% discount rate, over 20 years, $49/ton 2025 Carbon Price.
Acreage Summary:
16,714 acres total Property Size
14,240 acres Carbon Project Size Offering Price
80 acres of irrigation water rights
Project Development Timeline:
Verification scheduled for Q2 2025
Credits expected to commence in 2026 and then annually per forecast estimate
Directions
Cherry Creek is located approximately 35 miles northeast of Prineville, Oregon and approximately 75 miles from Bend, Oregon. The property can also be accessed from the North along the John Day River via the Burnt Ranch and Gosner County Roads.
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