The upper half of the river is inside the Six Rivers National Forest, but the vast majority of the river flows through private land, even in the national forest. About 64 percent of the land is used for timber production. Green Diamond is by far the largest landowner in the watershed, with about 42 percent of all land.
The upper section of the river is within the Six Rivers National Forest, but most of it runs through private lands, even in the national forest. About 64 percent of the area is used for timber production. Green Diamond holds by far the largest share of the watershed, with approximately 42 percent of all land.