People are drawn to Placer County for our stunning landscapes, rich agricultural heritage, and abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. Placer Land Trust believes these natural wonders provide a rich quality of life for all living things. While we’re not opposed to development — after all, we all need places to live and work — we feel it’s critical to protect these natural places that make Placer County so special.
“Placer County contains among the greatest geographical diversity of any area of the state, and I wish to contribute to the effort to preserve that richness for current and future generations.”
Tom McMahan, former Placer Land Trust board member
There are so many reasons to protect our land! Here are some of our favorites:
- Health & Happiness – spending time in nature makes people feel better
- Local Food – protecting farms and ranchlands where our food grows
- Water & Air – reducing pollution through natural landscapes, and protecting water quality for drinking and wildlife
- Habitats – protecting fish and wildlife, including endangered species
- Economic benefits – supporting jobs through conservation, agriculture revenue, and tax benefits through parks and open space
- Climate solutions – sequestering greenhouse gases, and improving resilience to drought and invasive species
- Scenic beauty – inspiring people to flock to Placer County for our stunning landscapes
- Tradition – securing way of life for farmers and ranchers through agricultural easements, and protecting lands that are culturally important to Native Americans
- Recreation – providing places to play and exercise outdoors
- Safety – managing preserves to reduce negative impacts of flooding and improve fire safety for nearby communities.
“There is an incredibly rich diversity in both the landscapes and the families of Placer County, and the best part of my job is working directly with landowners to secure the legacy of their land and their family.”
Jeff Darlington, Executive Director
Learn more about how you can protect your land. Contact Jeff Darlington at 530-887-9222 or jeffd@placerlandtrust.org.