SWAINSON'S GRASSLAND PRESERVE, LINCOLN
469 ACRES OF VERNAL POOL GRASSLANDS AND GRAZING LAND
As part of Placer Land Trust's West Placer Habitat Protection Program, PLT acquired 469 acres of vernal pools, annual grasslands, and grazing land on Highway 65 north of Lincoln.
The property lies on both sides of Highway 65 at Wise Road, north of the City of Lincoln. PLT acquired the property on April 21, 2005.
The property is permanently protected as both agricultural land (with cattle
grazing) and as critical vernal pool habitat. Scientific studies have proven
that a moderate level of cattle grazing is beneficial for the health of
vernal pool ecosystems, helping to reduce the invasion of non-native plants
and ensure the propagation of threatened species such as the vernal pool
fairy shrimp.
More information about the Swainson's Grassland Preserve will be posted on this web page in the near future.
The mission of PLT's West Placer Habitat Protection Program is to work with willing landowners to preserve critical vernal pool habitat in western Placer County, with an emphasis on sustaining environmentally-friendly agricultural practices. Funding is provided by conveyance fees from home sales in the West Roseville Specific Plan area.
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 Placer Land Trust 11521 Blocker Drive, Suite 100 Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 887-9222 info@placerlandtrust.org |