- What and where is Tejon Ranch?
- Who owns Tejon Ranch?
- What about the future of Tejon Ranch?
- What are the specific plans for development?
- What progress is being made with plans for future conservation?
- Is Tejon Ranch working with environmental groups on the preservation plan?
- Will hunting continue on the ranch?
- What about concerns that future plans for the ranch will impact nearby military operations?
- What is the timeline for Centennial and Tejon Mountain Village?
- Where can I obtain more information about Tejon Ranch?
What progress is being made with plans for future conservation?
As a result of the historic land conservation agreement announced in 2008, up to 240,000 acres of Tejon Ranch are slated for permanent conservation. The new Tejon Ranch Conservancy will monitor conservation easements on the land and will work with the Tejon Ranch Company to oversee all the conserved lands, promoting long–term, science–based stewardship of this historic property to provide for public enjoyment through educational programs and public access. Public access is central to the public benefit of this agreement, beginning with a commitment by the environmental resource organizations and Tejon Ranch Co. to work with the conservancy and California State Parks Department toward creation of a major State Park within the conserved lands.
Californians will enjoy an outstanding example of their state’s natural legacy through a well–managed public access program for the conserved lands. Providing outdoor opportunities for people living in underserved communities will be an important part of the conservancy’s access program. In addition, the agreement provides an easement of up to 10,000 acres for the realignment of 37 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail through Tejon Ranch.
