Although no hikes were scheduled at Wantrup Preserve this past summer, the protected area in Pope Valley did get visitors in the form of grazing sheep. The Land Trust brought in two herds of sheep totaling 900 for another round of grazing on the 200 acre project area,...
While working with CalFire on a prescribed burn at our Missimer Preserve in June, Stewardship Program Manager Mike Palladini found the time to get some video footage. For a rarely seen view into the process, along with a quick explanation of the benefits, watch...
Despite the near-record dry winter, spring has revealed some stunning native wildflower displays at Land Trust preserves across the county. Napa County’s climate, geologic history, diverse soils, microclimates and varied topography have led to an abundance of rare...
The Napa Communities Firewise Foundation, Land Trust of Napa County and the Angwin Fire Safe Council are collaborating to develop a mile-long Linda Falls fuel break, in partnership with CAL FIRE and Napa County Fire, aimed at protecting the community of Angwin. ...
Land Trust Stewardship staff have been busy clearing roads and trails of fallen trees and burned vegetation in the aftermath of the fires, as well as assessing erosion risk and rehabilitating areas that were heavily impacted by fire breaks dozed across our properties....
Wildfire is a natural part of California’s ecosystems, but the “new normal” of extreme wildfire patterns demands a better understanding of how fire affects the natural environment and what each of us can do to be better stewards of our land before and after fire.In an...
