Expanded Linda Falls forest thinning project underway

Expanded Linda Falls forest thinning project underway

Work has started on a forest health and fuels reduction project covering 120 acres of our Linda Falls Preserve. The project involves thinning forest in order to reduce an unnatural concentration of small tress that can crowd out the full diversity of native tree...
Milkweed and monarchs project in the works

Milkweed and monarchs project in the works

Land Trust stewardship staff have begun early stage work developing a project centered on a large Heartleaf Milkweed (Asclepius cordifolia) population on our Sutro Ranch Preserve. The goal of the project is to assist with conservation and recovery of the western...
Land Trust purchases over 1,000 acres

Land Trust purchases over 1,000 acres

The Land Trust of Napa County is pleased to announce the purchase of four neighboring properties, protecting 1,066 acres. “It’s important for wildlife that we connect protected land together at a large-scale,” said Doug Parker, CEO of the Land Trust. “In order to...
Spring 2022 Wildflowers

Spring 2022 Wildflowers

Even though the weather has been slightly volatile as we approach the end of spring, one thing that has remained comparatively steady is the volume, color and variety of wildflowers on Land Trust protected lands. With Land Trust stewardship staff getting in the field...
Napa County Search and Rescue uses Land Trust Preserves to prepare

Napa County Search and Rescue uses Land Trust Preserves to prepare

Preparedness pays in nearly every aspect of our lives. Getting extra food at the store before a storm hits. Hiring a professional to do a check-up on your home’s heating system. Making sure you have your favorite chips before the game starts. As Ben Franklin said, an...
New conservation easement in the City of St. Helena

New conservation easement in the City of St. Helena

Land Trust of Napa County is pleased to announce the closing of a conservation easement over land owned by the City of St. Helena. Located at the end of Adams St. near the Napa River in St. Helena, the 15-acre project took several years to complete while working with...