Project Description

KickOn Ranch

Oak woodlands, grasslands, and scrub vegetation that provides breeding and sheltering habitat for California tiger salamander and other special status species.  Much of the surrounding area has been converted to vineyards and oil fields in recent years.

Location

Between the cities of Santa Maria and Los Alamos, northern Santa Barbara County

Size:  3,654 acres

Price:  To be determined

Outcome:

The owner donated a conservation easement over a 400-acre portion of the ranch to the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County in 2015 and additional easement transactions are planned.