Restoring Monarch Habitat in Napa County: Progress and Promise
The Western Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus, is one of nature’s most delicate wonders—a species that embarks on a breathtaking migratory journey spanning thousands of miles. But in recent years, their numbers have plummeted due to habitat loss, climate change, and pesticide use. Here in Napa County, the Land Trust of Napa County (LTNC) is taking action to ... Read more
Chris Miller Elected to Land Trust Board of Trustees
The Land Trust of Napa County is pleased to announce that Chris Miller has joined its Board of Trustees. Chris, an artist and advocate for land conservation, brings a lifelong dedication to environmental stewardship and a deep personal connection to Napa County. Born in Carmel, California, and raised in Southern California, Chris Miller’s formative years ... Read more
The Land Trust's Role in Addressing Climate Change
Global biodiversity is shifting rapidly due to climate change and human-induced environmental impacts. Rising temperatures and ecosystem changes are altering species’ habitats, behaviors, and survival. At the Land Trust of Napa County (LTNC), we are accelerating land protection and stewardship to enhance ecosystem resilience. A key strategy is preserving habitat linkages and wildlife corridors, allowing ... Read more
Act Now to Protect Napa’s Lands: Make Your Special Year-End Gift Today
As fall brings a fresh reminder of our shared connection to this land, we are especially thankful to you for making a lasting difference in Napa. Thanks to you, the Land Trust is preserving the rural character of Napa by permanently protecting land. And with your help, we hope to complete even more conservation by ... Read more
Andy & Betty Beckstoffer Preserve 51 Acres of Rutherford Farmland
The Land Trust is pleased to announce the permanent protection of 51 acres of prime agricultural land in Napa Valley’s Rutherford district thanks to a conservation easement donated by The Andy Beckstoffer family. This easement marks the 12th conservation easement donated by the Beckstoffers, demonstrating a very significant commitment to preserving Napa County’s agricultural heritage ... Read more
Tim Persson Elected to Land Trust Board of Trustees
The Land Trust of Napa County is pleased to announce that Tim Persson has recently joined its Board of Trustees. Tim is the Chairman and CEO of Hess Persson Estates, a second-generation family-owned and operated wine business based in Napa Valley. The wineries and vineyards that Hess Persson Estates own are all certified sustainable. Under ... Read more
Napa Land Trust Acquires 547 Acres of Land Along Two Creeks
The Land Trust is pleased to announce the successful protection of 547 acres of ecologically significant land lying between Pope Creek and Putah Creek. The property includes frontage on Putah Creek, the largest source of water for Lake Berryessa. These newly acquired acres are almost entirely surrounded by federal land, managed by the Bureau of ... Read more
Napa Land Trust Continues Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Efforts: Linda Falls Project Update
At Napa Land Trust, our mission to protect and steward Napa County’s natural landscapes includes a critical focus on community wildfire protection and improving the health and resilience of our forests. As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense with climate change, our ongoing fuels reduction and forest restoration efforts are more important than ever. ... Read more
Controlled Burn Helps Reduce Wildfire Risk and Restore Habitat in the Snell Valley
Completing a prescribed burn on Missimer Preserve in June 2021, Land Trust of Napa County hit what you might call a wildfire risk mitigation and habitat restoration jackpot. Arranging all of the proper approvals, submitting all of the right paperwork and then, ultimately, getting weather ideally suited for a controlled burn that went off safely ... Read more
Napa Land Trust Continues Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Efforts: Linda Falls Project Update
At Napa Land Trust, our mission to protect and steward Napa County’s natural landscapes includes a critical focus on community wildfire protection and improving the health and resilience of our forests. As wildfire seasons grow longer and more intense with climate change, our ongoing fuels reduction and forest restoration efforts are more important than ever. ... Read more
