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
Fun Fact Friday–“10 Terrible Weeds: #10 Harding Grass”
Harding Grass is a non-native, invasive very large perennial bunchgrass found widely through California that can grow to 8 feet tall. It can quickly outcompete native grasses in its surrounding area. Deer and rabbits won’t eat it and horses may nibble green shoots but dislike the remainder. Goats will eat the entire plant but aren’t ... Read more
Fun Fact Friday–“10 Terrible Weeds: #9 Hedge Parsley”
Hedge Parsley is a member of the carrot family, showing up in early spring and imitating its edible cousin in its fern-like delicate leaves and early growth, but don’t be fooled. This deceptively innocent appearance is followed by sweet-looking white flowers on stalks that can range in height from two to five feet tall. The ... Read more
