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Through wildfires and drought, California’s rangelands are resilient. Well-stewarded working landscapes restore the earth.
About the Film
From the Ground Up: Healing Our Planet, Healing Ourselves explores how stewarded rangelands restore ecosystems and communities.
Produced by California Rangeland Trust, this new short film features a rancher conservationist who sponsors a PTSD recovery program for veterans on his land, as well as a rancher who recently conserved her family ranch. The film highlights a UC Berkeley scientist whose new study demonstrates the return on investment of protecting ranchland. Michael Delbar, CEO of the Rangeland Trust, brings home this timely message by sharing what he learned following a devastating wildfire on his family’s land in 2018.
About the Film
From the Ground Up: Healing Our Planet, Healing Ourselves explores how stewarded rangelands restore ecosystems and communities.
Produced by California Rangeland Trust, this new short film features a rancher conservationist who sponsors a PTSD recovery program for veterans on his land, as well as a rancher who recently conserved her family ranch. The film highlights a UC Berkeley scientist whose new study demonstrates the return on investment of protecting ranchland. Michael Delbar, CEO of the Rangeland Trust, brings home this timely message by sharing what he learned following a devastating wildfire on his family’s land in 2018.
The film premieres on March 22.
Why conserve California’s
private working lands?
Natural Resources
85% of the state’s fresh water runs over rangeland. Protected green space means clean air for all of us to breath. Almost 62% of open space in California is private rangeland.
Environmental Goals
Grazing can sequester carbon, reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. California wildlife relies on private rangeland, where 67% of endangered or threatened species spend their lives.
Sustainable Local Economies
Healthy livestock means nutritious protein for families and communities. Keeping ranchers ranching is an investment in a strong local and state economy.
Protecting What Matters
- California Rangeland Trust holds almost 370,000 acres in trust.
