Partnership with Tule River Indian Tribe Protects Critical California Wildlife Habitat

This conservation achievement was the result of several years of work to conserve two adjoining properties. The first, a 14,673-acre property known as Hershey Ranch, lies at the heart of the Tribe’s ancestral territory. For many years, it was home to a cattle ranch. Returning this land to the Tribe is a step forward in restoring cultural and ecological integrity, as well as supporting its leadership in conservation. The second, an adjacent 2,357-acre property known as Carothers Ranch, further expanded the Tule River Indian Tribe’s stewardship vision.

“We are grateful for the opportunity to support the Tule River Indian Tribe in regaining a portion of their ancestral lands. This project not only conserves an important landscape, but opens new pathways for wildlife to thrive,” said Ben Fryer, project manager at The Conservation Fund.

This conservation win was made possible thanks to support from public partners at the California Wildlife Conservation Board, California Natural Resources Agency’s Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program, and private funders.