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Board of Trustees Staff CHAIR Diane Sena Bill Leahy, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Donna Meyers, DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION PROGRAMS VICE CHAIR Adrienne Otis, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE MANAGER Stephen Schulte THE Lana Weeks, DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY TREASURER Rachel T. Saunders, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Spring / Summer 2008 Conserving our precious land and waters for all generations Phil Wilhelm AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

SECRETARY Joanna Devers, LAND ACQUISITIONS MANAGER Linda Charles Donna Walden, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Sarah Godfrey, CONSERVATION PROGRAM STEWARD Ian Arnof DORRANCE RANCH David Bates Todd Farrington, OPERATIONS AND EVENTS MANAGER Demi Briscoe Jim Cox, MANAGER CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROTECTS ICONIC Phillip Butler David Zweifel, MITTELDORF PRESERVE CARETAKER Paul Danielson Amber Sanchez Leon, MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORT SERVICES SPECIALIST LANDSCAPE AND RANCHING WAY OF LIFE Steve Dorrance Jim Keller, EASEMENT PROGRAM MANAGER Kent Evans Cameron Chabre, CONSERVATION PROJECTS MANAGER “A conservation easement – when I think about it – is for the land itself. Rosalind Fisher INSIDE violini property It’s how we want to view the land a thousand years from now.” Scot McKay Consultants farming family ranch protected Bob Sayre Law Offices of Zad Leavy and Steve Dorrance George N. Somero, Ph.D. – Nick Wheeler Robin Jepsen, LEGAL COUNSEL Marsha McMahan Zelus Doolittle & Ganos, INVESTMENT ADVISOR A key part of Monterey County’s ranching heritage, as well as one of its INSIDE oak woodlands most beloved and familiar vistas, is now protected for generations to come printed by an economical direct to plate process, on recycled paper using soy based inks. critical california landscape thanks to the enduring vision and leadership of a local ranching family.

This past March, brothers Steve, Billy and “Mediterranean woodlands,” noted for their INSIDE land stewardship Mongolian Study Tour Dave Dorrance, and their families, closed a tremendous biological diversity and one of the plant-a-thon, mapping tools, deal with and The Big rarest and most at-risk habitats in the world. odello fields restoration Visits Big Sur Sur Land Trust that placed their breathtaking In fact, the California Central Coast is at the 4,300-acre working ranch located on Mt. Toro’s heart of one of only five Mediterranean wood- northern ridge in conservation easement. This lands regions in the world. easement protects Dorrance Ranch from devel- INSIDE 2007 donors opment, regardless of future ownership, and Preserving a Way of Life A study group from Mongolia takes a break during its visit to Glen Deven Ranch to pose for DON’T MISS THE OPPORTUNITY thanks to you ensures that the family’s legacy of ranchland As with many ranching families in Monterey photographs and show off their new Big Sur Land Trust hats. The group was on a tour of the FOR AN OUTTING OR HIKE! stewardship will endure. County, the Dorrances have struggled to con- U.S. sponsored by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to learn about conservation planning and tinue their livelihood in an area of tremendous partnerships related to rangeland management. Rising above what John Steinbeck referred development pressure. Located on the doorstep All members of The Big Sur Land Trust are encouraged to take one of to as “Pastures of Heaven,” the Dorrance Ranch of some of the most expensive and desirable real BSLT’s guided hikes and outings. The 2008 Hikes and Outings Schedule TNC is working with the group to develop a conservation plan for Toson Hustai, a million- offers stunning panoramic views of Big Sur, estate in the county, the magnificent property acre nature reserve in Mongolia. Pictured at top are (front row, left to right) Ulziitumur was mailed to our members in early April; copies can also be picked up Monterey Bay and the Salinas and Carmel could easily have been subdivided and sold for Jamsran, a government enforcement representative; and Chingel Tuvsanaa, a government at the BSLT office. Trained volunteers lead hikes almost every weekend Valleys. The upper elevations are along the development. But the Dorrance family’s deep policy department representative; (back row, left to right) Dulamkhand Yadamsuren, a until late October. Members are welcome to bring guests and introduce ridgeline of the Sierra de Salinas mountain connection to and love for the land the local elected official; Otgonbaatar Tsog, a local herdsman and horseman; Gala Davaa, TNC them to BSLT’s conservation work and some of the region’s most range between the Carmel and Salinas Rivers family has been on the property for three Conservation Fellow; Dagvasuren Dogdom, director of a non-governmental conservation spectacular landscapes. north of the Los Padres National Forest. generations compelled them to seek a creative association; and Amar Purev, a ranger. The property serves as an important wildlife way to protect it while securing adequate corridor and as critical headwaters for streams funding for its long-term management and One touch of nature in both Carmel and Salinas watersheds. The transition to future generations. ranch is a showcase of what are called makes the whole world akin RAIN DOESN’T DAMPEN ANNUAL BIG SUR CHANTERELLE COOK-OFF – Shakespeare

For the second year in a row community members in Big Sur The Big Sur Land Trust proudly co sponsored this winter's event along collaborated to host the Big Sur Chanterelle Cook Off. The event with the Big Sur Lodge, Pelican Network, Realitree, the Big Sur Arts celebrates the unique (and delicious) chanterelle mushroom an Initiative, J.Lohr Vineyards and Heller Estate. Co organizer Jack Ellwanger example of the exquisite natural offerings found in Big Sur and reported that despite a strong winter storm about 300 people attended the raises money for a special community need. cook off and about $4,500.00 was raised to support stewardship. Last year’s cook off raised funds for a Big Sur workforce housing effort. Local “culinary artists” faced off in a competition of creativity, inspiration, flavor and texture to create dishes that celebrate this Ten Big Sur chefs competed for awards for their culinary artistry. Winners were: mighty mushroom. The weekend event included a kickoff reception, Feature Dish: Chief Anthony Calamari, El Cielo, Ventana Inn mushroom walks and talks by local fungi specialists, recipe sharing, Best Presentation: Justin Hamilton, Trail's Head Restaurant, Big Sur Lodge a silent auction, music, poetry and, of course, great food. Perhaps, Most Creative: Matt Glazier best of all, the cook off spawned a great sense of community. , People’s Choice (tie): Michelle Rizzolo, Big Sur Bakery and Matt Glazier, Esalen Institute Photograph © Felix Rigau © Felix Photograph 10 Editorial Services – Tom Owens, Tom Owens Communications; Newsletter Design – Bunne Hartmann, Hartmann Design Group; Photography – Douglas Steakley, and BSLT Staff. THE BIG SUR LAND TRUST - POST OFFICE BOX 221864, CARMEL, CALIFORNIA 93922 TELEPHONE 831.625.5523 FAX 831.625.0716 - WWW.BIGSURLANDTRUST.ORG FROM THE Leslie Nixon Suzanne & Art Ruvalcaba-Rosen Mr. & Mrs. Vince Torras Carrie Monteforte EXECUTIVE Wies Norberg Glen & Corinne Ryland Jerry Eppler & Lonni Trykowski John & Terri Brazinsky DIRECTOR Mr. Thomas North Karin Salomon Jud & Joyce Vandevere William Montgomery PARTNERSHIP: Cynthia & Patrick Nowlan Timothy & Jane Sanders Julia B. Veitch Marian Penn & Bill Soskin Barbara Occhiogrosso Dr. George Sardina Mr. and Mrs. Richard Volberg Ted O’Neill SALINAS VALLEY FARMING FAMILY John & Jane Olin Susan Schendel Catherine & Joseph Von Schwind Hal & Jo Best Susan Osborne Chris & Dick Schmidt Alan & Anne Washburn Charls Puls PARTNERS WITH LAND TRUST Frederick & Joanne O'Such Richard Ingle & Peggy Schmidt Ned & Kate Washburn Jo Downing Mary Pacey Eric Schreckenberger Joan D Webb Ivan Robertson TO PROTECT VITAL LANDSCAPE Thomas Parker Barbara & Jim Schwefel Bonni & Joel Weinstein Jan & Rich Holloway Judy Parsons Sally T Selner Walt & Beth Weissman James Shade Chris & Natalie Patchell John Senger Andrew Werner Carol Shade Stepping back 100 years in time to the California of the late 1800’s is something most local Mr. & Mrs. J.D. Patterson Bill & Kathy Sharpe Richard Wheat Frederick Easton Shapley residents can only dream of. For many of us, the grand expansiveness of sycamore and cotton Richard & Ann Patterson Michael DeLapa & Becky Shaw Mr. Bud Whisler Paul & Margaret Danielson wood forests winding through the Salinas Valley and the golden grasslands blanketing the Shirley C. Payne Ron & Linda Sheffield Michael & Marilynn Whitcomb Kathleen Duffy Smart Sierra de Salinas range come to life only through the words of writers like John Steinbeck. John & Vicki Pearse Mr. & Mrs. William R Sheidecker Jo & George White, Jr. Maurie McGuire Two Families Act from the Heart Mara & Robert Perkins Carlene Short Brenda & Don Whitsett Uncle Paul Bob & Kathy Petty Peter & Penha Simon Don Edwards & Edie Wilkie Stephanie Ruskell Today, we can still enjoy views of agricultural abundance flowing through the Salinas Valley, Mike & Carol Pinkasavage Andree Siu Hope Williams George & Marion Webster In this issue of our newsletter, we celebrate the courage, vision and and rangelands and oak woodlands are still characteristic of the Central Coast. Yet, we have Fred & Helen Pinkham Courtney Slautterback Mrs. Roger Williams Judith Davis love of land that two Monterey County families demonstrated lost some of the essential wildness of California. Jon & Care Pittman Muriel & Harry Smith Diane Wilsdon Sylvia Williams through their decision to permanently protect their family ranches PJ & NJ Family Trust Stanley Smith Jerri McMillan & Sam A Wilson Richard Bulotti for the benefit of our entire community. The stories of the Dorrance When long time Salinas Valley farmers Henry & Johnny Violini invited The Big Sur Land Trust Jim Plourd Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Smith Martin & Karen Wiskoff Zad and Laela Leavy Dr. Michael Heymann & Deborah Port Dan Sojka Judith Wolfe John J Miller and our partners at The Nature Conservancy to visit their family ranch outside of Gonzales, and Violini families offer us a view of what is both ordinary and Nancy Porter Marian Penn & Bill Soskin Ken & Mary Wright Mavis Leyrer extraordinary about our work with local residents to conserve the we all felt as though we had traveled back in time. For more than 30 years, J.J. & H. Violini Linda Liscom & Ed Power Stephen Spaulding Vern Yadon Betty Metzler significant lands and waters of California’s central coast. Company have owned this 4,000 acre property that stretches over the Sierra de Salinas ridge Ruth Pryer Hardisty Cynthia M. Spencer Dr. Rod M. Yeager Bernard R Tanner line into Carmel Valley. With a profound respect for both the native landscape and the wildlife Lee & Paul Quintana Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Spiegl Bill & Shari Young John R White that uses that habitat as home and safe haven, the Violini brothers have cared for this land with Michael & Mary Quirit Tom & Margaret Staley Carol Young Marion Wright Those supportive of the work of land trusts like ours are often a gentle hand and impressive stewardship ethic. Dr. and Mrs. John Ratcliffe Mike and Linda Stemler G.E. Young, Jr. Karen Sorenson Wilson drawn to our pragmatic and practical approach to conserving land Jason Reed Stephen L. Thigpen Trust Margaret Young Dr. James Pretzer and water through time-tested tools. Conservation easements – Bruce Merchant and Sandra Reel Mr. Hugh Steven Teresa Zabala The Violini property supports a diversity of blue and valley oak woodlands, native grasslands, Janet & Niels Reimers Sherna Stewart Jeanne Howard & Bradley Zeve voluntary agreements that establish permanent protection of savannas and wetlands all of rare quality. The property’s rolling hills and narrow canyons Ken & Deborah Reitz Virginia & Warren Stone Linda Zinn HONORARIUMS important lands – are one such tool. These easements are permanent also serve as an important link in the wildlife corridor connecting the to Dennis & Marty Renault Carol Stratton collaborations between a land trust and private property owner that the northern edges of Salinas Valley. Biologists with The Nature Conservancy immediately Derek & Margaret Renaut Louise Stuart Judy Field in honor of Dr. & Mrs. James Rheim Earl Y Meyers II & Bonnie Jean Sunwood IN MEMORY Tim & Jane Sanders allow the two parties to accomplish very practical goals. recognized the Benjamin & Maureen Richards Vivian Sweeney Anna Fogelman in honor of ecological and Michael Ricker Edith & Robert Tannenbaum Catharine Bengston Ellen & Mike Turbow For The Big Sur Land Trust, easements are a cost-effective and biodiversity values James Ringrose Gary & Sheri Tate Bill & Nancy Doolittle Ginger Harmon in honor of well-designed means to honor and sustain the stewardship practices of the land and Brian & Barbara Robinson Mr. & Mrs. John Taylor Bob Brown Max & Cynthia Chaplin of ranchers and farmers. What’s more, they are an effective way to joined with the Glenn & Elizabeth Robinson Shirley Thackara Patricia Brown Margery Kerr in honor of Land Trust to Jean Rodriguez The Treadmill Jeffery Cobb Ewing Ruth & George Nye compensate private property owners for the public benefit they pro- Barbara N. Roecker The Wildthings Barry Ewing The Mosaic Foundation in honor of purchase a conser vide. Sustaining ranches and farms in our community contributes to Lindley Rolle Barbara Thomas Guy Gilchrist the Kolbrenners vation easement preserving water quality, wildlife, native plants and lifestyle benefits Alan & Lyn Rosen Judy Thompson Jennifer Gilchrist Susan Stockburger in honor of this past December Lewis S. Rosensitto Vonda & Daniel Tibbitts Elizabeth Granoff Ginger we often take for granted. Further, sustaining local family farming that will help the Wayne & Jennifer Ross Bob & Sally Tierney Santa Rita Teacher’s Association Mary Martha Waltz in honor of and ranching supports traditional, local economies and reduce the Violini brothers Arlyss & Alfred Rothman Bob & Judith Todd Ethyl Leavy Leslie & Charlie Snorf James & Jennifer Rotter Ms. Carol Todd Gail & Dennis Bates social costs often associated with sprawling development. preserve their Muriel Isom Rowland Robin Tokmakian Jennie Jo Ledzinski ranch forever. Drs. Jerome & Suellen Rubin Michael P. Tomitz Marian Penn & Bill Soskin For the landowner facing a difficult decision about the long term disposition of his or her family land, easements often offer a practi- "My brother and cal and economically prudent path to pursue. If the land has public I love this land conservation value, a land trust can provide options not available and have spent in the traditional real estate marketplace. The landowner receives decades exploring In Memoriam compensation in the form of cash and tax benefits that allow him every part of it,” said Henry Violini. “We’ve enjoyed the views of the Salinas Valley and Monterey Bay and or her to avoid selling off all or part of the family ranch or farm due Pat Brown and son to financial pressures. The family is able to effectively sustain a rural relished seeing bucks and other wildlife. We wanted to make sure this land stays just the way it is, forever. That's why working with The Big Sur Land Trust and The Nature Conservancy Brian with Bill Leahy lifestyle and a ranching or farming legacy that otherwise would be Jeff Norman, a dear friend and beloved and trusted advisor made good sense. The easement helps us meet our goals for the property and provides us an at Dorrance Ranch threatened. to The Big Sur Land Trust for more than 20 years, passed economic benefit." away last October at the age of 56. To many, land conservation actions such as easements are primarily The conservation easement covers 3,200 acres of the property and ensures that the land will Jeff was a passionate and captivating storyteller of “all seen as legal proceedings. But for the families involved, it is often an remain in a natural state. Valued at $1.865 million, the easement was purchased for $1,000,000 things Big Sur.” As a biologist, historian, researcher, teacher, act of the heart, one that comes from a place of shared values. At the with private monies raised by The Big Sur Land Trust with a lead gift from the David and Lucile author and explorer he craved knowledge of Big Sur’s natu- core, conservation easements are only possible when the people who ral and cultural history, and enthusiastically and generously Packard Foundation. The difference between the two values represents a donation from the in memory of patricia brown own the land hold the deep, immutable values of stewardship, love Violini family. shared what he learned. He spent countless hours with Land Trust staff hiking the hillsides while volunteering his of land and wildlife, and respect for the human being’s proper place Patricia “Pat” Brown, who with her husband, the late Bob Brown, was a major donor The Violini brothers chose to take advantage of a 2006 federal law that expanded federal tax knowledge of plants, wildlife, people and history. During on the land. As stated by conservationist Aldo Leopold: the late 1980’s and early 1990’s he authored a series on Big to The Big Sur Land Trust, died December 26 at her home in Portola Valley. incentives. This law allowed farmers and ranchers who donated conservation easements in Sur in the Land Trust newsletter called “Names on the 2006 and 2007 to deduct a larger percent of their income over a longer period of time. This “A land ethic ... reflects the existence of an ecological conscience, Land,” sharing stories of place and of people. Pat and Bob were members of the Land Trust since 1990. They were Major Donors to and this is turn reflects a conviction of individual responsibility enabled property owners to offset capital gains and take advantage of future income tax the acquisitions of and Notley’s Landing and were the Lead Donor to the incentives. We are happy to report that Congress just acted to extend this tax incentive, Marks Ranch acquisition. for the health of the land. Health is the capacity of the land It was only fitting that this past March, hundreds of people came together in a ensuring that this valuable tool for voluntary land conservation continues through 2009. for self-renewal. Conservation is our effort to understand and packed room at the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur to share “Norman stories” and to celebrate, united in a common love for Jeff and all things Big Sur. Pat was born in Washington and graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor’s preserve this capacity.” The conservation easement allows the Violini brothers to maintain ownership of the entire degree in Education. While at Stanford, she met her future husband, Bob Brown. For more property, while permanently preventing development from occurring on the portion included Jeff was conservation and community minded to the core of his being. It was with than 50 years, the Browns lived in Portola Valley, where they raised their four children. The Dorrances and the Violinis have acted from the heart. And we in the easement. The easement supports continued cattle grazing and low impact recreation; these values foremost in his mind that he guided the Land Trust in creating positive An avid storyteller and puppeteer, Pat is remembered by many for her puppet shows and are all richer for it. all activities must be conducted in ways that do not threaten the ranch’s natural resources. The outcomes for Big Sur. The Land Trust is a better organization for it and we will story hours at local schools and libraries. Pat was President of the Friends of the Portola 800 acres of the ranch not included in the easement are well down slope of the most sensitive never forget what Jeff taught us. His death brings the loss of a real Big Sur treasure and he will be deeply, deeply missed. Valley Library from 1983 to 1989 and the Browns were among the major donors to the habitat. Any eventual conversion of this land is not expected to have a negative effect on the library’s children’s section. protected acres. In addition to her love for storytelling and puppetry, Pat enjoyed reading, gardening, Under the terms of the agreement, The Big Sur Land Trust will hold and monitor the easement. beachcombing, hiking and theater, especially on the Monterey Peninsula where the couple The Nature Conservancy, which provided assistance in developing the easement and monitoring had their second home after retirement. Her lifelong traits of generosity and kindness Steve Fossett (left), adventurer, guidelines, has dedicated a $100,000 endowment for future monitoring and management touched all who knew her, say family members. record-breaker and Big Sur Land expenses. Trust President’s Circle member, Pat and Bob were active and dedicated conservationists and environmentalists. Their was declared dead on February 15, family spent many happy hours at county parks picnicking and hiking. One of the last “Henry and Johnny Violini have made a remarkable gift to the community by deciding to 2008, five months after he and his BSLT events Pat participated in was a tour of the Dorrance Ranch with her son Brian. place their land in a conservation easement,” said Bill Leahy, executive director of The Big plane went missing over Nevada. Steve Dorrance and Pat had a lively discussion of the wildflowers on the ranch as Pat Sur Land Trust. “In desiring to keep the oak woodlands, open grasslands, ponds and streams was an expert on the many varieties in this area. in a protected state, they have helped our community maintain a vital piece of what makes The Fossetts’ have been members of the Land Trust since 2003. We offer Monterey County unique. We are deeply grateful to the Violini brothers for their willingness A trail at the Marks Ranch will be named and dedicated to Pat and Bob for their our condolences to his wife Peggy. to collaborate with us and to ensure that their legacy of land stewardship endures.” visionary contribution to the project.

For up to date information on conservation easement tax incentives, go to the Land Trust 2 9 Alliance website at www.lta.org. 2007 Robert & Dorothy Byers Hayward Lumber DORRANCE RANCH continued from page 1 Nancy Callahan Klaus & Katrina Hedbabny Daniel & Maxine Callinan Rolf Lygren & Katherine Heller Gordon & Elizabeth Campbell Bill Henry “Ranching is a tough business, but we couldn’t bear support healthy Jerry Fielder & Daniel Campbell David Herrick seeing our land sold and developed,” said Steve populations of a DONORS Vicki Canning Connie & Ken Hess Dorrance. “It became clear that a conservation ease- beautiful array of WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Mr. & Mrs. John Carley Dick & Feesie Heuer ment would keep the ranch in the family and pre- wildlife. We have Mr. Jorgen Carlsen James N Heuerman serve the landscape we’ve worked so hard to protect.” everything from Carmel by the Sea Garden Club Jim & DeeDee Hicks bobcats to badg- John & Mary Castagna Harvey & Margaret Hinman Max & Cynthia Chaplin Arch & Suzanne Hodge The Nature Conservancy paid six million dollars for ers, songbirds Robert & Pat Chapman Theodore & Sue Hooker the conservation easement, nearly one million dollars to salamanders, Marjorie Clark Tom Hopkins less than its appraised value and likely less than half golden eagles and Mr. & Mrs. Doyle Clayton Lucy G Horn the value the family could have realized if they had the occasional Shirley & Edgard Coly Peter T Hoss sold the property for development. Under current Phyllis Conlan HSBC North America state law, the difference between the appraised value flying overhead. Chad Corriveau Michael Humm and the purchase price represents a charitable gift by It is really an Alan & Sherry Cosseboom Dorothy B. Hunt Jim & Jeanne Costello Vince & Julia Hunt the landowners. The funding was provided by the amazing place.” Ms. Doris E Covell Nancy Hutchinson State of California’s Wildlife Conservation Board, Janet Covell Joanne Irmas the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, and The Dorrance Amelia Craig Elsa Con & Bucky Jackson private donations to both The Nature Conservancy ranch is an Lawrence Crapo Patricia A Jacobs and The Big Sur Land Trust. The Land Trust’s excellent example Sharon & Joseph Crescente Eric & Cheryl Jacobson contribution of $500,000 was supported by a sub- of how a well- William & Jean Crocker Shirley & Bob Jaster Steven & Ann Packer Brian E Cronwall Jane & Joseph Jewett stantial gift from the Barnet Segal Charitable Trust. Pam & Jim Patterson Wayne & Linda Cruzan James & Barbara Johnson Chris & Robert Patton Stuart & Penny Crymes Michelle Johnston “The Dorrances are a truly remarkable family,” said Pebble Beach Riding & Trails Assoc. Greg & Lucia Choi Dalton Dr. William Johnston Bill Leahy, Executive Director of The Big Sur Land Sue A Pius Dr. Richard Dauphine & Hon. Susan Dauphine DeeAnn Thompson & Michael Jones Trust. “We are honored to work with them and The George & Carole Poole Gordon & Nancy Davies Reggie & Anne Jones Nature Conservancy to help the family realize its Dr. James Pretzer Ashley Davis Deborah & Werner Ju dream to conserve and care for the land. When the Stephen C. Pretzer Amy Dawe Ruth McClendon, MSW & Leslie Kadis, MD Hannah & Bob Priestley Barbara & Bill Deasy Robert & Kyuja Kafka economies of land use drive local families from Ruth Rachel Sandra Delay Melinda Kaiser ranching, I believe we all share a sense of loss of Gordon & Alexandra Readey Kenneth T. DeLuca Becky & Cal Kanow land and tradition. The Dorrance family’s story is Tom Reeves William & Helen Demartini Gisele Kapuscinski an inspiration for all of us who share their deep Carl Rehnborg Fatima Dias Linda Keill abiding love for the land and a long-standing desire Audrey Barris & Randall Barkan Kim Richardson Fred Dietrich Mr. & Mrs. Harold Keland to sustain our open spaces.” Walter & Jane Barry, Jr. Nancy B Roth Nancy & Hugh Ditzler Brian & Marsha Kelly Catherine E Bengston Dr. & Mrs. Alf Rydell Sheila Dixon Robert Kelly and Barbara Kelly Luke & Anne Marie Shenefield John & Esther Dolan Joe & Madeline Kepp Progressive Pioneers, Exemplary Stewards Hal & Jo Best The Dorrance family is well known and respected Bestor Engineers. Inc Evangelos & Kathleen Simoudis Steve & Leslie Dorrance Marilyn Kirby James & Nancy Bildner Raymond Stevenson Judy & Dion Dow May & Walt Kitagawa within the local ranching community as pioneers of Rigau © Felix Photograph Dr. & Mrs. Robert L. Black Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur J. Strohm, Jr. Dianne Driessen Dr. & Mrs. Melvin Kline progressive, environmentally sound practices. In the Frederic & Ramona Bohlander Mark & Barbara R Stromberg Gail & Stan Dryden Bobbi & Ron Kohen early 1990’s they adopted Holistic Management™ William & Sandy Bond Connie Stroud Harriett & Alec Duarte Juergen Krause-Polstorff practices at both Dorrance Ranch and their farm in John & Marion Bottomley Marcella & Mark Stull Jon Dungan Brian Kreischer Hollister. Holistic Management™ offers farmers and John & Terri Brazinsky Robert Talbott Bruce D Dunlap Scott Childs & Lisa Kruse Roberta Troxell Chris Jakle & Cindy Dunning Scott & Lynn Kurteff ranchers a comprehensive framework for managing Jean Brenner healthy land. It helps them identify and achieve spe- Dr. Michael Smith & Pamela Breslin William & Donna Walden Robert & Susan Dutton Dr. & Mrs. Pierre La Mothe Carolyn & Fred Brown Stuart & Paula Walzer Hal Eastman Thomas La Wer cific goals related to farming, grazing, financial plan- Howard & Courtney Brunn Lana Weeks Peter & Janie Eichorn Betsie Lays ning, land management and environmental monitor- Cannery Row Company Gary Wessel Ken Ekelund Carol & Brian Le Neve ing. (More information on Holistic Management™ Judi Wallner & Larry Chandler Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H White John & Kristine Ellison Joshua Lee can be found at www.holisticmanagement.org.) Charles & Sandra Chrietzberg Tom & Wilma Wilson Environmental Grantmakers Assoc. Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Lehr Herb Hindler & Cynthia Wood Steven Evanson Lorin & Karen Letendre Michael Christie “By employing sustainable ranching techniques over Mr. Alan W. Church Warren & Penny Wood Dr. & Mrs. Ronald M Faia Mateo Lettunich the years, and now ensuring that their property is Wayne Moon & Shirley Crist Dr. John Faia III, DDS Norman & Fran Leve James E. Day David & Jill Fanucchi Mark E. Lewis protected for the long-term, The Dorrances have LAND STEWARD Fran M. Farina Dr. & Mrs. Mark Lieberman shown tremendous leadership,” said Christina Shirley Doe Clockwise, from top left: the Dorrance family today Roger & Rochelle Dolan Kathryn Farr Paul Shemella & Eva Lindberg Fischer, Monterey area project director for The managed private ranch can provide exceptional Todd & Cindy Ganos Ron Abba Mr. and Mrs. Dan Feldman Mr. & Mrs. James F. Lipman Nature Conservancy. “This is a wonderful example public benefits watershed protection, wildlife and (below) with horses; BSLT Executive Director Dr. and Mrs. Michael Adams Mrs. Carroll Fergusson Jonathan Lockhart Denise & Randall Gault of how conservation and ranching interests can work habitat, and scenic values. Bill Leahy is interviewed by KSBW-TV during a Lillian Agliano John W Fischer Katharine & Walter Loeliger Natasha Granoff together to help both human and natural communi- media tour of the ranch; a view from the ranch with Jess & Pat Gutierrez Jackie Airame Dr. Anne Fitzpatrick Patrick London ties thrive.” “This ranch is a part of me,” said Drew Dorrance, fog-shrouded Monterey Bay in the background. Candice Haber Rich & Susan Ajeska Guy & Libbie Fitzwater Mylo & Charlene Lowery Vinzenz & Barbara Hake Sean & Lisa Allen Sean & Becky Flavin Mr. & Mrs. Edwin R. Lowry Steve’s son. “Partnering with organizations that share Migsy & Jim Hamasaki Mary C. Anderson Geri & Gretchen Flesher Richard & Jane Lundy The conservation easement builds on the Dorrances our core values helps us preserve this beautiful land John & Marcia Harter David & Christine Armanasco Dean & Rene Flippo Marta Rosenberg & Patrick Lynch exemplary stewardship of the property by protecting and will give me and future generations an opportu- DORRANCE FAMILY HISTORY Art Haseltine Lucy Ash John Laird & John Flores Douglas & Catherine MacMahon the landscape’s natural resources regardless of owner- nity to carry on the family legacy.” Bob Attiyeh Dr. Leslie Arden Foote Dr. Christopher Manke Dale Hillard ship. It also ensures that the Dorrance Ranch can The Dorrance Ranch has been in the family Harold & Doris Auerbach Linda & Howard B. Fosler Margery Mann Lynn Fletcher & Steven Hillyard continue as a working cattle ranch, as it has been BSLT’s Bill Leahy hopes other ranchers and farmers since the 1940s. Brothers Bill (the late father JoAnn & Mark Holbrook Ramon Ayres Viola & Charles Fox Donna Manning of Steve, Billy and Dave) and Tom Dorrance Jesse Greenspan & Barbara Babcock Linda & Peter Frederiksen Duane & Betty Matterson for three generations. The easement enables the follow the Dorrance’s lead. Larry & Jean Horan are considered among the founders of the George & Lillian Huenerfauth Wendy & Dave Banks Cal & Louise French Fred & Patricia Maurer Dorrance family to continue to provide benefits to modern “natural horsemanship” movement. Charles Hutchins Tony Bates Michael & Elaine Fresco Mr. & Mrs. Donald Mayol the land through sound livestock grazing and other “We hope that the action the Dorrance family has Bruce & Martha Johnsen Julie Work Beck Fuensanta Plaza Walter & Linda McCarthy, Jr. land stewardship practices. (For more information taken to place this stunning landscape in conserva- They promoted natural, gentle methods of Ralph & Yeelan Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Jan Belza Dr. and Mrs. Ron Fuerstner Jim & Florie McCoy on the important role that ranchers and ranchlands tion easement will serve as an example for other horse training emphasizing “feel” of the Laurie & David Benjamin Mary R Gale M. Helen McCullough Marie-Luise Schubert Kalsi play in our environment and community, see the ranchers and farmers who share their values,” he horse and observation of its responses to the Betsy Bennett Mary & Lloyd Garren Mr. & Mrs. Delaplaine McDaniel Mr. Peter Kasavan handler. Their techniques were one of the Christina & Michael Bennett Frances & Donald Gaver Michael McMillan fall 2007 BSLT newsletter). Other private land uses said. “Conservation easements provide a hopeful Victor T. Kasik inspirations behind the book and motion Jane & Frank Ketcham Dede Bent Paul & Linda Geiger Virginia Meade, DO consistent with the protection of sensitive habitat and financially feasible path for conserving and Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Kittrell Mez Benton David & Marion Gellatly Bill & Mariam Melendez will also be allowed. stewarding working ranchlands throughout picture, The Horse Whisperer. More informa Gary T. Smith & David Ligare Phil & Ruthann Berck Barry & Jane Gendelman Neil Shapiro & Sandra Meyrose Monterey County.” tion about the remarkable Dorrance brothers Marjorie Longo David & Donna Berger Gus & Julie Gianulias Patrick Micheletti “This ranch has been exceptionally well-cared for can be found at www.billdorrance.net and Marjorie Love Dr. James M Betts Desiree Gillingham Cheri & Bud Miller by the Dorrance family,” said Fischer. “As a result, www.tomdorrance.com Walter Bilger Dorothy Glover Eric & Susan Miller Robert MacLean the oak savannas, grasslands and wildflower fields Brigid McGrath Massie, M.B.A. Mr. & Mrs. Gene Blattman William & Elizabeth Gluck Mrs. Frances Ross Miltimore Mick & Nicki McMahan Edwin & Miriam Bliss Carla B. DeStefano & Richard Godfrey Peter Mollman Sheila McMahon Raleigh & Harry Bliss Gold Leaf Sarah Diehl & Clay Moltz Linda & Jack McMenimon Carol & Fred Bloner Ann Prego & Andy Gonzalez Jean Monarque WHAT IS A CONSERVATION EASEMENT? Allen & Sandra Lee Mears Carol Maehr & Ken Blood Rosanne Gould Peter Monteforte Michelle Comeau & Grover Meyrose Roger & Barbara Bolgard Tatiana Marie Granoff Janette C. Moody A conservation easement is a legal agreement voluntarily entered into by a landowner and a land trust that permanently limits uses of the landowner’s Max Lloyd & Sharon Miller Lynn Bomberger Judy & Mike Green Bruce & Michelle Moore property in order to protect its conservation values. It allows landowners to continue to own and use their land and to sell it or pass it on to heirs. The Evalyn Gendel & Emmett Bonner Alicia Greenan Lilian 'Alecia' Morgan Anne & Rod Mills easement restricts development on the property to the degree that is necessary to protect the land’s significant conservation values. Sandra & Bob Montgomery David & Stephanie Bouc Peggy & Bill Grier Marikay & Robert Morris Derek Moulaison Sarah & Robert Bouchier Hilde Grill Norman & Eleanor Moscow Landowners and land trusts work together to write an easement agreement that reflects both the landowner’s desires and the need to protect conservation Paul & Karen Munninghoff Paul Brocchini Roy & Joan Gustaveson Alice Moser Armand & Eliane Neukerman Katherine Ralls and Robert Brownell Wolfgang Haas Dorothea Mumford values. Most easements “run with the land,” binding the original owner and all subsequent owners to the easements restrictions. A landowner can sell or Peter & Francie Newfield Bobby & Barbara Bruhn Terry Haber Ronald & Sally Munro donate a conservation easement. If the donation meets certain criteria it can qualify the landowner for significant income and estate tax benefits. Michael Nyberg Janel Brynda Burt & Pamela Harris William Murphey, Jr. Erik Bueno Dr. Jeffrey Harrison Mr. & Mrs. John A Murphy Ruth & George Nye Buying easements is less expensive then buying land outright, so using this tool enables land trusts to protect more land for the dollar. The land trust is Joy B. Osborne Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Bullock Judy & Chris Harrold Dr. Linda-Lee Myers Jody Bunn Ann Flood & Barry Harrow Eva Nichols required to monitor the property usually once a year to determine that it remains in the condition prescribed by the easement agreement. To find out more on easements and other land conservation tools contact BSLT or the Land Trust Alliance at www.lta.org. 8 Lynn Burgess Courtney Harwood Linda & Bruce Nicholson 3 Anni & Earl Bushey Homer Hayward Nick Nicholson 2007 OAKS FACE MANY CHALLENGES Today, poor regeneration and disease threaten to irrevocably affect oak populations and alter our landscape. In many areas of California, oak populations are experiencing little or no tree replacement. This is partic- DONORS ularly true for valley and blue oaks. Factors that may be responsible for WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT this lack of reproduction include alteration in natural fire cycles, inade- quate rainfall, and an increase in ground-dwelling acorn predators. Also, because oaks cross pollinate, as trees become more isolated from one John & Marina Zeiber Little, MD Robert & Pat Burgess another they fail to reproduce. Kurt & Betty Loesch Bill Burleigh WILDERNESS SEEKERS Gary & Judy Logan Ms. Shari Burr Our coast live oaks are also threatened by Sudden Oak Death (SOD). Doug & Shawn Mackenzie Robert & Giselle Cadle First detected in 1995, SOD is a fungus-like pathogen that has spread Robert & Angela Amarante David & Pat Maddox Ann & Ed Clifton S.D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation Mariquita Farm Mr. & Mrs. Nick Craft and now killed tens of thousands of coast live oaks. The disease is not Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Mark Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Davis THE VALUE OF well understood and there is currently no cure. It is easily spread by Max & Jean Bell Estate of George Brazelton Rod & Peggy McMahan Daniel DeKimpe spores transported by wind-driven rain, by animals, down streams, and Pat M. Brown Bob & Gayle Meyer Dorothy & Peter Denning OAK WOODLANDS in mud on tires and shoes. The severity of the disease and ease of trans- Debbie & Bob Cervenka Monterey County Bank Cliff & Ruby Deupree mission could have serious ecological impacts on coast live oaks in Randall & Linda Charles Cary & Debbie Neiman Jean L Draper Don & Laura Newmark Dunlap, Steinbruner and Lubow Monterey County and elsewhere. David & Carolyn Colburn More than Meets the Eye Community Foundation for Monterey County Jo Owen William & Priscilla Eckert Department of Fish & Game Davis & Christine Factor There is also continued pressure to convert oak woodlands for develop- Bill & Nancy Doolittle Judy Field ment. With over 80% of oak woodlands in private ownership, working Marit Evans Paul & Wendy File Dean & Marcine Francis Here on the central coast, many of us are fortunate enough to live with- collaboratively with private landowners on stewardship and restoration Harden Foundation Jackie & Douglas Steakley Susan Grant is critical. Ruth Hartmann Tides Foundation in sight of majestic oak trees. Many more of us admire them scattered Carol & Richard Gray Florrie & Paul Kagan Phil & Carol Wilhelm across rolling hills during our morning and evening commutes. To some, Donna Hagerty THE OAK WOODLANDS CONSERVATION ACT Kinnoull Foundation & Sylvanus Trust Dr. & Mrs. John A Woollam oaks are a beloved feature of a working landscape or a much favored Phyllis Geer Krystal Fund Hope & Sandy Hale, Jr. place to relax or recreate. In recognition of the value of oak woodlands and the threats to them, William & Jeanne Landreth Lillian & Cal Hartman Peter Heublein the State of California passed the Oak Woodlands Conservation Act in Joseph Manganello TRUSTEES OF THE LAND 2001. The Act established a bond fund and mandated that the State’s Blaine McDonough Mr. Michael W. Hewatt But the value of our native oaks goes well beyond the visual landscapes Celeste Williams & Peter Hiller Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) award Catherine L. & Robert O. McMahan Foundation Pat & Lloyd Addleman we readily enjoy. Indeed, our native oaks play a critical role in support- Joanne Hively Lockheed Martin Corporation Peggy & Jack Baskin ing an abundance and diversity of wildlife and maintaining the health grants to support voluntary long-term private Cynthia & Peter Holmsky Directors Charitable Award Sharon W. Bates stewardship and conservation of oak wood- Stanley & Georgene Pasarell Catherine M. Horne of our local watersheds. Bruce & Harriet Newell Mrs. Talcott Bates Sharon & Judd Perry Hans & Elizabeth Jannasch lands. Importantly, before local government Newman’s Own Foundation Roberta Bialek Gregory Pickert Daniel Keller FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW entities, private landowners and nonprofit land David & Lucile Packard Foundation Big Sur International Marathon Jerome F. Politzer Martin & Gail Klitten trusts can apply for funds, a county must have Robert Stephens & Julie Packard Fred Terman & Nan Borreson Oaks are in the plant family Fagaceae and in the genus Quercus. In Michael & Michelle Raggett Barbara Korp Patterson Family Foundation Bonnie Brooks Monterey County the three most common species are coast live oak an Oak Woodlands Management Plan approved Nancy Riddle Iversen George & Raimie Kriste Barnet Segal Charitable Trust Mike & Nancy Canning (Q. agrifolia), blue oak (Q. douglasii), and valley oak (Q.lobata). by the WCB. Jon Kannegaard & Pat Sandoval Dr. & Mrs. Robert Kurtz Robert N. & Florence Slinger Fund Carmel Stamp & Coin Shop Dr. Don Scanlon Jack L. Larsen Harrison Thomson Dawn V Cope Frank & Denise Schiavone Pam & Gifford Lehman Coast live oaks are evergreens that grow primarily in coastal forests, In January 2008, the Monterey County Board of Henry & Johnny Violini Ned & Sandra Dewey Lary & Carlleen Scott Larry & Judith Lippman Supervisors directed its staff to prepare an Oak Whiteley & Nick Wheeler James & Gloria Didion but can also range inland. Blue and valley oaks, both of which are Barbara Seeburger Skip & Mary Anne Lloyd Woodlands Management Plan for submission to David & Susan Wirshup Susan Draper deciduous, like warmer, dryer interior foothills such as upper Carmel Mary Severson Tobi & Michael Marcus Jack & Syb Zaches Foundation Maureen & Bob Feduniak Valley. Under the right conditions oaks live 200-300 years; a few make the WCB. As California’s Environmental Quality Mary Shaw Doug & Mary Jo McKenzie Mrs. Sybil Zaches Susan & Charles Franklin Act (CEQA) requires counties to mitigate the Roy & Sarah Signer Roberta Hunter & Donna Meyers it more than 600 years. Marsha McMahan Zelus Lowel Figen Mr. David Taggart Shirley Nootbaar environmental effect of proposed development Nona Fitzgerald Marilyn Thomas Julie & William Obering Dense wooded areas where the dominant trees are oaks are referred to projects that will have a significant impact on Fox Family Foundation Mike & Patti Thomas Marjorie Perrine oak woodlands, the Board also directed staff to PRESIDENT'S CIRCLE John Garofono as “oak woodlands.” “Oak savannas” occur where oaks are more widely Dr. & Mrs. Mike Turbow Steven Ricketts Kathleen Gates spaced. develop a suite of mitigation options consistent Mr. & Mrs. Louis Ungaretti Mr. & Mrs. Lee Rosen George Somero & Amy Anderson Jim & Jeri Gattis with state law. Mitigation alternatives could Upjohn California Fund Jan Avent & David Rossetti Ian Arnof Marion Getz include conservation easements, tree replace- Janet Effland & Bill Urbach Andrew Goodman & Myra Rubin According to the California Oak Foundation, Monterey County has Demi & Richard Briscoe Jack Glendening Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Verska Stephanie Ruskell over 550,000 acres of oak woodlands, covering one-quarter of the two ment, monetary contributions to the state’s Barbara Baldock & Phillip Butler Jeffrey Gorman Mary Martha Waltz Bob Schumacker Oak Woodlands Conservation Fund, or other Paul & Margaret Danielson Harlan & Barbara Hall million acres found within the County’s borders. And with oak wood- Doug & Ann Wilhelm Ladd & Pat Strnad reasonable and effective measures. Susan DuCoeur Sara Harkins lands comes a remarkably rich multiplicity of life. Susan Willey The Paul Davis Partnership Kent & Lyn Evans Ginger Harmon R.A. Williams Jim & Fran Vorhes Rickey Feldner Sydney & Jay Harrison The Big Sur Land Trust, The Nature Conservancy, Julia B. Wilson Steve & Dannie Welkom “California has an incredible diversity of native species, and much of it Rosalind & Howard Fisher Ben & Carole Heinrich Dawn Zinser Church Betty White Ludden is because of oak woodlands,” says Dr. Mark R. Stromberg, Director of California Rangeland Trust, Denise Foderaro & Frank Quattrone Robert & Elizabeth Helfrich Scott Williamson the University of California’s Hastings Reserve in Carmel Valley. “For Foundation, and Ag Land Trust strongly support David Bates & Julia Foster Rod & Alma Holmgren Paul Wineman & Jennefer Lloyd Wineman example, one can find more than 80 species of reptiles and amphibians the Board’s actions. BSLT looks forward to continuing its collaboration Gary Kuris Mrs. Jeanne S. Holmquist Zad & Laela Leavy LAND CONSERVATOR Margaret Eaton & Ron Yara in California oak woodlands alone – more than can be found in some with these groups, the County and landowners in developing plans to Heidi Hopkins Lumpkin Family Foundation Gary & Sandra Hornbuckle states, like Minnesota or New York.” help protect the future of California’s, and Monterey County’s, oak Dawn Anderson Ann & John Mahoney Kip & Jay Hudson woodlands. Guy Tribble & Susan Barnes LAND GUARDIAN Michael & Denise Malcolm IBM Matching Grants Program Polly & Owen Baylis Oak woodlands also support more than 60 species of mammals, 100 Sue McCloud Dr. & Mrs. Rolf Johnsen Ms. Catherine Bengtson Sue Addleman FOR MORE INFORMATION John & Jane McCoy Jesse & Carol Kahn species of birds, 4,000 species of insects and several thousand species Sarah & Clay Berling Barry & Betsy Adler To learn more about the WCB’s California Oak Woodlands Conservation Heidi and Scot McKay Richard Kalinyak of plants, including flowers, native grasses, fungi, lichens and mosses. Diana Bersohn Steve Alexander Sharon & Stan Meresman Jim & Betty Kasson Program, go to www.wcb.ca.gov/Pages/oak_woodlands_program.asp. Bruce & Anne Bloxom Frank & Reggie Amato Morgan Family Fund Harvey Kuffner Sheila Armstrong & Elspeth G Bobbs John Stafsnes & Iathan Annand “Acorns are perhaps the most important food for wildlife produced in Stephen & Margaret Schulte Erling Lagerholm Randell Kent Bishop & Robert Boger Chris Axelson California’s many diverse habitats,” says Stromberg. For landowners who want to know what they can do to conserve their Diane Sena Bill & Lorien Leahy Ellen & Dick Brown Alexandre & Sybilla Balkanski oaks, read “Living Among the Oaks. A Management Guide for Leslie & Charles Snorf Mr. & Mrs. Robert Leahy A typical oak tree will produce tens of thousands of acorns and Landowners,” University of California Cooperative Extension, Natural seedlings to be eaten by birds, mammals and insects. Historically, Resources Program. Copies may be obtained at 163 Mulford Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720 or by calling 510/643-5428. acorns sustained many Native American cultures as food and medicine. 2008 BSLT DONOR EVENTS The benefits of oaks go far beyond being a source of food. Oaks For more information on California oaks, visit the California Oak Land and Legacy Circle The Big Sur Land Trust Foundation at www.californiaoaks.org. Or pick up a copy of Oaks The Big Sur Land Trust is very pleased to present the 2008 Donor Events canopies increase the water holding capacity of soil by providing shade Annual Luncheon 30th Anniversary Celebration and wind protection. Many oaks are covered with lace lichen which of California by Bruce M. Pavlik, Pamela C. Muick, Sharon G. Johnson Calendar. These special events are one of our ways of saying thanks for October 17, 2008 Thursday, November 20, 2008 catches nitrogen from coastal breezes. Rains rinse this nitrogen into the and Marjorie Ropper, Cachuma Press, Revised January 1993. the support of our generous members. soil, increasing its fertility. Oak woodlands reduce erosion and sediment Carmel’s Sunset Theatre I $250 DONORS AND ABOVE flowing into streams. They also play an important role in sequestering For more information on the UC Hastings Reserve go to www.hast- The Land and Legacy Circle honors and OCTOBER 14 / Full Moon Hike at Glen Deven Ranch carbon from the atmosphere, reducing the buildup of greenhouse gases. ingsreserve.org. acknowledges those families and individuals Mark your calendars as BSLT marks who provide us support by including The 30 years of “conserving the significant I $500 DONORS AND ABOVE Big Sur Land Trust in their charitable estate lands and waters of California’s central MAY 10 / Breakfast and Wildflowers Hike at Marks Ranch plans. These legacy gifts make a personal coast for all generations.” with Executive Director Bill Leahy and lasting statement by protecting our glorious, irreplaceable landscapes for Enjoy a celebratory evening including I $1,000 DONORS AND ABOVE generations to come. the beautiful voice of award-winning SEPTEMBER 6 / Fall Harvest Festival – Odello Fields at Palo Corona Ranch folksinger/songwriter Erica Wheeler as she fosters the emotional connection For more information about our I $5,000 DONORS AND ABOVE between People and Place. Annual Luncheon or the Land and Legacy OCTOBER 4 / Annual Presidents Circle Event – BBQ at Dorrance Ranch Circle, please contact Lana Weeks at Stay-tuned for more details! 831.625.5523 ext. 102. 4 For additional information, please call Todd Farrington at 831.625.5523, ext 100. THE DATE SAVE 7