Programs

LandSmart®

LandSmart® Plans | LandSmart® On-the-Ground | LandSmart® Water Resources | LandSmart® for Kids | LandSmart® Grazing

LandSmart® is a regional collaborative program that helps land managers meet their natural resource management goals while supporting productive lands and thriving streams. LandSmart® was developed by the Sonoma Resource Conservation District (RCD), Napa County RCD, Mendocino County RCD and Gold Ridge RCD in collaboration with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), land managers, and environmental agencies.

By working together, we can offer an enhanced program that draws upon the skills and expertise of each RCD. Through this collaboration we provide our communities with a unique, cost effective conservation service that is specific to the region and offered through a trusted and local organization.

LandSmart Grazing Program for Community Resilience

It’s that time of year again! Local Resource Conservation Districts (RCDs) in Sonoma County have collaborated for a second year on the LandSmart®Grazing Program, and we are now accepting applications.

LandSmart®Grazing is a targeted grazing program designed to support interested neighbors or community groups to utilize grazing as a way of reducing fuel load and making their communities safer in the face of wildfires. In addition to reducing fire risks, this carbon friendly method of vegetation management, and community-supported targeted grazing, can improve biodiversity. This project also aims to serve previously burned properties in order to remove invasive weeds and reduce fuel load in preparation for future, post-fire recovery activities.

>> Click here to learn more and access our application