Doty Ravine Preserve
Doty Ravine Preserve
Quick Facts:
- 427 acres along Doty Ravine northeast of Lincoln.
- Protected since April 2005 through Placer Land Trust’s
- West Placer Habitat Protection Program
Restoration Through Managed Grazing
Native Grass Re-Population
Livestock graze on invasive plant species, reducing seed populations, keeping fuel loads down, and making room for native species. Hooves incorporate native grass seed, saving money and reducing tillage, which disturbs soil structure and contributes to air pollution.
Vernal Pool Improvement
Reducing invasive weeds and increasing native plants improves the soil, increases forage for both livestock and native wildlife, and can increase the overall health of vernal pools, which provide critical habitat for endangered fairy shrimp.
Floral Survey
Annual floral surveys help PLT monitor the use of livestock as a grassland management tool.
Nesting Box Installation
PLT installed nesting boxes for native bird species including western bluebirds, wood ducks, American kestrels, and ash-throated flycatchers.
Riparian Restoration
Keeping livestock out of sensitive riparian areas and re-planting degraded areas with native plants protects the health of these rich ecosystems.
Doty Ravine Preserve downloadable factsheet