Agricultural Easement - 760 Acres, 2001

Anna Reynolds Trabucco and Bill Trabucco donated a conservation easement on their ranch, Linden Lea in late 2001. The purpose of the easement is to keep the land in productive ranching and farming use forever. This type of easement allows for a variety of uses on the land while restricting future residential subdivision.

A short drive from downtown Grass Valley, the property had been considered for heavy development several years ago. The beautiful 760 acre property contains plentiful oak woodlands, a creek, several springs, a tree plantation and amazing vistas overlooking the South Yuba River canyon. A herd of cattle graze the extensive rangelands of the ranch today just as they have done for generations. Future uses for the land could include planting orchards and vineyards. The owners have included special protection for areas with extensive oak tree communities. The property is not open to public access.