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An update from Executive Director Jeff Darlington about saving this last wild place in Rocklin

How will the story end? A letter from Executive Director Jeff Darlington with urgent news about saving this last wild place in Rocklin

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 — also known as “ladder fuels” — which can raise a fire into the upper tree canopy. We also remove invasive Read more…

In early October, we held a work day with the AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) Program. The nearby McClellan base needed a one-day project for their Team Leaders to complete as part of their leadership training process. Placer Land Trust and this local AmeriCorps base have developed a fruitful Read more…

The seasons are changing from summer to fall, and Placer Land Trust is seeing a few transitions for our team. Join us in welcoming some fresh faces and saying fond farewells to a couple of friends as they move on to new things. In June, Laura Baker, our Assistant Director, Read more…

Lincoln 1079 Ranch preserved for working organic almond and rice ranch, agricultural land, and wetland habitat We are so pleased to announce that Placer Land Trust and our partners have permanently protected Lincoln 1079 Ranch! This 581-acre working organic almond orchard and rice ranch is now protected as farmland forever. Read more…

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 — they grow rapidly, and each plant can produce thousands of seeds. In addition to out-competing other native plant species, broom Read more…