Protecting the sensitive natural resources on CNLM’s preserves is an ongoing challenge. CNLM staff recently had an opportunity to benefit from even more support from wildlife agencies (US Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Wildlife) and City of Encinitas staff when they...
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CNLM stewardship staff from California and Washington converged for a three-day intensive workshop at the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center in mid-October 2022. Typically an annual event, this was the first in-person Conservation Science and Stewardship Workshop for staff since 2019. Staff participants included preserve...
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When CNLM acquired the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve in Riverside County, CA, we noted there was a topographic feature called Squaw Hill. The word ‘squaw” is an ethnic and sexual slur, historically applied to indigenous North American women. (As such, we shall refer to this...
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To CNLM staff, Gabe Verduzco is ‘Ranger Gabe’—one of the passionate and professional staff who assist in managing and protecting CNLM’s preserves in Orange County, California. But protecting the species on our preserves is just one of Gabe’s talents and passions. When not working with...
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The Center for Natural Lands Management (CNLM) appreciates the support provided by the State Coastal Conservancy to complete a Property Analysis Record (PAR) and management framework for Hobo-Aliso Ridge, a 75-acre conservation area in Laguna Beach, CA. Completing the PAR is an important step in...
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Family, friends, and colleagues of Pat Dunn gathered at the Wolf Haven International’s Sanctuary in Tenino, WA, on July 10, 2021 to share stories of Pat’s influence and life’s work. Pat was CNLM’s South Sound Program Director from 2011-2020. The Sanctuary served as a perfect...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Conservation Excellence and Commitment to Protecting Public Interests [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Feb. 18, 2021 – One of the consequences of the pandemic has been a renewed sense of appreciation across our country of the importance of conserving land for outdoor activities, natural resilience mechanisms, and endangered species. Since 1990,...
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As part of ongoing recovery efforts, 43 Ohlone tiger beetles (Cincidela ohlone) were released over two days in March 2020 at CNLM’s Santa Cruz Gardens Preserve, near Soquel in Santa Cruz County. Ohlone tiger beetles are predatory, colorful, endemic to Santa Cruz County, and federally...
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The Center for Natural Lands Management congratulates Ecostudies Institute in expanding their staff and conservation capacity with the addition of four former CNLM employees— Sarah Hamman, Elspeth Hilton Kim, Mason McKinley, and Gary Slater. Ecostudies Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Olympia, Washington that...
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It is with the saddest regret that we announce the passing of our co-worker and friend, Pat Dunn, July 28,2020. Pat served as CNLM’s South Sound Prairie Program Director from 2011 to 2020. Pat’s contribution to conservation had many dimensions, diverse expressions, and spanned decades. Very notably,...
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“The sheep bring such a presence because they’re so adorable and accessible to us.” remarked an Independence at Mather resident shortly after the July 4th holiday. The resident was referring to sheep that have been grazing areas of the Illa M. Collin Conservation Preserve since...
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The Center for Natural Lands Management’s (CNLM) Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve was recently the beneficiary of a legacy donation from the Estate of a visitor to the Preserve. The Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, part of the Coachella Valley Preserve System, is one of the few...
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