Alameda County

WHF maintains 2 preserves within Alameda County.

Haera Ranch

Livermore Valley Preserve

Alameda County is located in the East Bay region of central California, extending from San Francisco Bay to the western edge of the San Joaquin Valley. WHF holds three easements in Alameda County. Although much of the western part of Alameda County is urban, the eastern portion is mostly rural with large expanses of open land.

Haera Wildlife Conservation Bank and PG&E San Joaquin Kit Fox Mitigation Site

The Wildlife Heritage Foundation holds two easements in eastern Alameda County (including a small portion of neighboring San Joaquin County) south of Altamont Pass. Both properties are owned and managed by Wildlands, Inc. The Haera Wildlife Conservation Bank consists of 299 acres and the PG&E Kit Fox Mitigation Site consists of 211 acres. Together, the 510 acres provide habitat for burrowing owls and San Joaquin kit fox. The Bank also has suitable habitat for the California tiger salamander. The two properties are dominated by non-native annual grasses, but many native plants are also present in the spring. It is also used by a variety of wildlife, including small mammals and various raptors. Golden eagles have been observed foraging over the properties.

Habitats Found Within this Preserve

Grasslands

Species Found Within this Preserve

Burrowing Owls

San Joaquin Kit Fox

California Tiger Salamander

Livermore Valley Preserve

The 18.84-acre Livermore Valley Preserve is located in the Springtown portion of north Livermore. It was established to provide for the endangered palmate-bracted bird's-beak and California tiger salamander. Habitats present at the Preserve include annual grassland, alkali sink, and seasonal wetlands.