Rare Botanical Gems of Land Trust's Missimer Snell Valley Wildflower Preserve
Since 2013, LTNC has been actively working to remove invasive species and restore native botanical resources at this stunning Land Trust permanent preserve. Located near Pope Valley, the Missimer Snell Valley Wildflower Preserve is known for its diversity and display of native wildflowers that occur in its regionally significant serpentine prairie habitat. Bay Area botanists ... Read more
Land Trust purchases 512 acres of undeveloped land next to Cedar Roughs Wilderness Area
Land Trust of Napa County is pleased to announce the acquisition of over 500 acres of undeveloped land that will add to an existing Land Trust Preserve. The property will be added to the Land Trust’s Chiles Valley Preserve, now over 1,660 acres. “This property has significant natural values and is in a strategic location ... Read more
Land Trust Pursues Major Endangered Species Conservation Project for California red-legged frog
In February of 2022, the Land Trust of Napa County began work on a major endangered species conservation effort within a 2,000-acre wildland preserve in southeastern Napa County. The project focuses on restoration of the California red-legged frog, a species listed as Threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act. The red-legged frog is the largest ... Read more
Land Trust Completes Conservation Easement near City of Napa
Land Trust Completes Conservation Easement near City of Napa
Napa/Sonoma ranch will become Mayacamas open space
Napa/Sonoma ranch will become Mayacamas open space
Black Sears family donates land to help create wildlife corridor
Black Sears family donates land to help create wildlife corridor
Land Trust Partners with UC Berkeley Seismology Lab
Berkeley Seismology Lab and Land Trust of Napa County
Land Trust secures $7M grant to pay off Walt Ranch debt
The Land Trust of Napa County not only owns Walt Ranch, it will own the 2,300-acre property free and clear of debt. A $7 million grant awarded Thursday by the state Wildlife Conservation Board will make the difference. The Land Trust earlier this year bought the ranch in the hills between the city of Napa ... Read more
Land Trust Helps Open Space District Create New Park
The Land Trust of Napa County is pleased to announce the purchase of 42-acres in the Mayacamas Mountains. The new acquisition connects Mount Veeder Road to The Cove, a 160-acre property owned by Napa Open Space District. This public park did not have optimal access. As part of this partnership between the Land Trust and ... Read more
Sheep grazing helps reduce wildfire risk and restore native habitat at Wantrup Preserve
Since 2017, The Land Trust has been removing the heavy buildup of weed thatch from non-native annual plant dry matter on the Wantrup Preserve. The project has both fuels reduction and habitat restoration objectives and this year, the dry season grazing has just begun again. Goats and sheep are used to remove the thatch, which ... Read more
