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Land Management

Stewards of the Land

Land stewardship is an essential component of Sequoia Riverlands Trust's conservation mission in the southern Sierra Nevada, San Joaquin Valley, and Carrizo Plain. Stewardship involves land restoration and the replenishment, respect and continued maintenance of conserved lands.
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Livestock & Grazing

Conservation-minded livestock grazing techniques that reduce invasive plant species and improve wildlife habitat.
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Monitoring Lands

Ensures land conservation values are maintained over the long term.
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Prescribed Burning

Mimics nature’s cycles of regeneration and controls invasive species

Cultivation & Control

Plants native species to improve habitat and watershed health, and removes weeds and invasive species to reduce competition.

Conservation & Stewardship 

One of the largest, healthiest and last remaining sycamore alluvial woodlands in the world stretches along Dry Creek north of Woodlake.

Majestic pillars of great valley oak trees reside on most of our conserved properties, providing habitat for hundreds of species. Kaweah Oaks Preserve protects large groves of these trees, giving preserve visitors a glimpse of what the valley floor looked like hundreds of years ago, before Western settlement.

A very special kind of natural wetland that fills with water during the spring season of rainfall, creating conditions for many rare life species to emerge. In late spring, as the moisture evaporates from the edges of the pools, rings of multi-colored grasses and flowers appear, creating unique patterns. The southern San Joaquin Valley is one of the few places that create the necessary conditions for these unique wetlands to flourish.

Fresno, Tulare and Kern Counties are the top 3 agricultural producers in the nation. Most experts agree that four out of every ten jobs in this region is either directly or indirectly related to the agricultural industry. The continued vitality of our region’s farming legacy is imperative for our region’s economy and our nation’s food security.

An intricate system of rivers and streams dance their descent from the peaks of the southern Sierra Nevada to quench the needs of the valley floor’s growing population and productive agriculture. We work to maintain both the quality and quantity of this vital water supply.

Sequoia Riverlands Trust’s Carrizo Plain lands feature some of the most spectacular “super blooms” you’ll find anywhere in California, especially during wet springs. In 2021, one of SRT’s Carrizo grasslands was named the Chloe Maya Breez Meadow by SRT partner Energy Upgrade California, who gifted three Californians the naming rights to three SRT natural landmarks for their contribution to saving energy. Each winner who joined the EUC “Keep it Golden” movement showed an exceptional commitment to reducing energy use in the name of preserving the environment. As a reward, they won the honor of renaming a piece of California to remind Californians that each and every one of us has a role in preserving our Golden State. Winner Stephanie Torres renamed this meadow in honor of a loved one.