Placer Land Trust is committed to protecting and caring for land in a way that is inclusive and equitable. One way to do that is by working with our local Native American Tribes, who have a long and deep relationship to these lands. We know that the protected lands in Read more…
With some cooler and wetter fall weather, we have been hard at work on several substantial fuels reduction projects on our preserves. These projects focus on removing understory vegetation…
Scotch and French Broom are invasive plants that are prevalent and widespread in our area, including at Placer Land Trust’s Canyon View Preserve. Brooms are a super-successful invasive species…
The elderberry shrub is the host plant for the Valley elderberry longhorn beetle, an insect species federally listed as threatened and protected by the Endangered Species Act. This beetle is native to California’s Central Valley, but habitat loss has led to a dramatic decline in its population. Placer Land Trust Read more…