Santa Rosa Plain Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve Ludwig Grazing Management Unit

2026-11-03

The Ludwig Grazing Management Unit ( Premises ) of the Santa Rosa Plain Vernal Pool Ecological Reserve is located in the southwest part of the City of Santa Rosa , Sonoma County ( Exhibit A ). The grazing allotment for the LGMU is comprised of two non - contiguous properties owned in fee title by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife ( CDFW ). The properties include the Margaret West Conservation Bank ( MWCB ) ( APN ’ s 035 - 241 - 002 and 035 - 241 - 003 ) and the Turner Conservation Bank ( TCB ; “ Turner Property ” on Exhibit A map ) ( APN 134 - 061 - 040 ). Combined , the grazing allotment covers approximately 35 acres . The Margaret West Conservation Bank ( MWCB ) and the Turner Conservation Bank ( TCB ) were established to preserve and protect natural , and enhanced wetlands and preserve habitat for the federal and state - listed endangered plant Sebastopol meadowfoam ( Limnanthes vinculans ) and federal - listed endangered and state - listed threatened Sonoma County California tiger salamander ( Ambystoma californiense ). The properties within the Premises support vernal pools and swales , and associated grassland and oak woodland habitats .

California

2026-05-10