PLT Preserves
Halsey Preserve
A scenic spot near Auburn for fishing, birdwatching, and picnicking. This preserve protects woodlands, grasslands, and wildlife habitat, as well as Halsey Forebay and Afterbay.
Agricultural Lands
Harvego Bear River Preserve
Quick Facts: 1,778 acres of blue oak woodland and riparian habitat Protected since December 2010 through a public-private partnership between Placer County, the trust for Public Land and Placer Land Trust as well as private donations Working cattle ranch Future northern terminus of unparalleled Sierra Nevada foothills trail system Wildlife Read more…
PLT Preserves
Kidd & Cascade Lakes Preserve
248-acre preserve near Donner Summit, open for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, swimming, biking, and camping.
Transferred & Assisted Properties
Kirk Ranch
In 2007, Placer Land Trust raised and contributed funding to ensure this 281-acre ranch in western Placer County near Camp Far West Reservoir would be permanently protected for continued agricultural use. Funding from Placer Land Trust, Placer County’s Placer Legacy program, and the United Auburn Indian Community enabled Placer County Read more…
PLT Preserves
Kotomyan Big Hill Preserve
Quick Facts: 160 acres on Big Hill in the Bear River watershed Protected since April 2007 with funds from the California Wildlife Foundation and Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust Conservation Connectivity Placer Land Trust works with willing landowners and conservation partners to protect land that connects wildlife habitat, public recreation opportunities, Read more…
Agricultural Lands
Labadie Farm
Quick Facts: 30 acres off Highway 193 in Newcastle Protected since 1999 The Labadie family generously worked with Placer Land Trust to place an agricultural easement on this property along a riparian corridor in western Placer County. Preserving Agricultural Land A Placer Land Trust easement protects the 30-acre Labadie Farm Read more…
Agricultural Lands
Laursen Bear River Preserve
Quick Facts: 546 acres along the Bear River Located north of Auburn Purchased in 2018, and expanded in 2020 Blue oak woodland and riparian landscape Financial support from Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust, the California Wildlife Conservation Board, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, and and the Laursen family Nature preserve with no Read more…
Agricultural Lands
Liberty Ranch Big Hill Preserve
Quick Facts: 313 acres on Big Hill, dividing the Raccoon Creek and Bear River watersheds. Protected with a conservation easement since October 2007 with funds from the State of California, Placer County, and the California Wildlife Foundation. Woodland and Rangeland Protection Placer Land Trust’s Bear River Protection Program envisions protection Read more…
2019 Annual Report
Loera-Harvey North Fork Preserve
Quick Facts: 42 acres on the North Fork American River (downstream of Yankee Jims and Brushy Creek, upstream of Sore Finger Point) Protected in 2019 by Conservation Easement, donated by Alison Harvey and David Loera Mixed conifer and hardwood forest with strong natural, environmental, scenic, water quality, and potential recreational Read more…
PLT Preserves
Long Point North Fork Preserve
Quick Facts: 40 acres on the North Fork American River at Long Point Prime habitat for foothill wildlife species Protected in 2011 by donation from Emigrant Trails Greenway Trust Protecting Canyon Lands Placer Land Trust’s acquisition and protection of the 40-acre Long Point North Fork Preserve, along with other PLT Read more…