Tulare County

WHF maintains 3 preserves within Tulare County.

Allensworth Conservation Bank
Reed's Creek Vernal Pool Preserve
Sand Creek Conservation Bank

Tulare County covers a portion of the southern San Joaquin Valley and extends to the crest of the Sierra Nevada. The city of Visalia is the largest community in the county.

Allensworth Conservation Bank

The 514-acre Allensworth Conservation Bank is located in southwestern Tulare County west of the community of Earlimart and consists of five separate parcels. The Bank is owned and managed by Wildlands, Inc. Portions of the bank have been cultivated and are now grassland. The western parcels support small amounts of alkali sink supporting a flora restricted to alkaline and saline soils. Some parcels are adjacent to wildlife reserves owned by the California Department of Fish and Game. The Bank is currently authorized to sell credits for the San Joaquin kit fox.

Habitats Found Within this Preserve

Grasslands

Vernal Pools

Reed's Creek Vernal Pool Preserve

More information about this preserve coming soon.

Habitats Found Within this Preserve

Wetlands

Grasslands

Vernal Pools

Sand Creek Conservation Bank

The Sand Creek Conservation Bank is located at the edge of the San Joaquin Valley and Sierra Nevada Foothills east of the community of Orange Cove. The Bank is operated and managed by Wildlands, Inc. Most of the Bank is valley grassland, but a small portion of Sand Creek crosses the southern portion. The entire Bank covers 397 acres and sells credits for vernal pool preservation, California tiger salamander upland habitat, and San Joaquin kit fox.

Habitats Found Within this Preserve

Woodlands