Preserves
Preserves on Palos Verdes Peninsula
Linden H. Chandler Preserve
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Linden H. Chandler Preserve
An island of habitat, this 28.5-acre property is a critical part of the natural environment in Rolling Hills Estates. Owned jointly by the City of Rolling Hills Estates and the Land Conservancy, intensive habitat restoration efforts have allowed reintroduction of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly to the site. Trails traverse its slopes and grasslands, passing by a recently restored wetland area.
Read more information on the Linden H. Chandler Preserve.
Defense Fuel Supply Point
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Defense Fuel Supply Point
While the primary use of this site is as storage for military fuel reserves, it also is home to the endangered Palos Verdes blue butterfly. This butterfly had been thought to be extinct but was rediscovered in this one location in 1994. In conjunction with other organizations at the DFSP, the Conservancy is installing and maintaining coastal sage scrub habitat on the adjoining slopes for the benefit of the endangered Palos Verdes blue butterfly and the threatened California gnatcatcher. This project is funded by the U.S. Navy, which operates the facility.
Read more information on the Defense Fuel Supply Point.
Forrestal Nature Preserve
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Forrestal Nature Preserve
With some of the best remaining native wildlife habitat and hiking trails, this 163-acre preserve is a key component of the Peninsula's natural environment and a significant part of the proposed Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. The Land Conservancy currently has an agreement with the City of Rancho Palos Verdes to manage the recreational and wildlife values on this outstanding property.
Read more information on the Forrestal Property.
George F. Canyon Nature Center
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George F. Canyon Nature Center
The 36-acre George F. Canyon Nature Center is owned by the City of Rolling Hills Estates and operated by the Conservancy. A nature trail passes through one of the most pristine and beautiful of the many canyons on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Visitors can walk or ride on horseback through willow-riparian and coastal sage scrub habitats, culminating in a view of the Los Angeles basin.
Read more information on the George F. Canyon Nature Center.
Lunada Canyon Preserve
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Lunada Canyon Preserve
The beautiful 20 acre canyon was developable, but now it is preserved forever as part of the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. A gift to the Conservancy in 1992 from the E.K. Zuckerman family.
Read more information on the Lunada Canyon Preserve.
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Palos Verdes Nature Preserve
The Palos Verdes Nature Preserve consists of 1200 acres of rolling hills, steep canyons and rock outcrops, with significant habitat and spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. It is home to rare and endangered species and miles of trails. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes owns most of the land which has been acquired over the past twenty years but only now, with the acquisition of the Peacock Flats parcel, has the land been joined together as one preserve. The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is managing the Preserve and holds or will hold conservation easements over the property, guaranteeing that it will be preserved forever as open space..
More information and photos about Portuguese Bend.
Overview of White Point Nature Preserve
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White Point Nature Preserve
This beautiful 102-acre parcel owned by the City of Los Angeles was preserved as natural open space by December 1999 action of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners. The Board also authorized the Department of Recreation and Parks to negotiate a 3-year management agreement for the property with the Conservancy. Read the 
Master Plan for the White Point Nature Preserve [2.8MB]. Also, see the 3rd Quarter 2001 newsletter.
More information and photos about White Point Nature Preserve.
