The Land Conservancy is uniquely experienced in managing and implementing many types of restoration projects. Most of our projects involve the re-establishment of native grasses, trees, and shrubs. We have become skilled at selecting appropriate species and using the right techniques to help those plants survive. We are also skilled at working in active streams to stabilize banks, which requires us to secure permits and divert water flow without harming sensitive wildlife. On bank stabilization projects we use a combination of heavy equipment, rock, and soft practices, such as willow pegging or erosion control fabric, to meet our goals. We also have experience constructing wetlands, including building ponds and improving floodplain function. Our project experience also includes modifying human structures such as "perched" culverts that impede the migration of steelhead in our local streams.
Invasive species removal is a large part of what we do. In the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes we work to protect sensitive flora and fauna by reducing competition from invasive weeds that have no natural controls or predators. We also work diligently to remove aquatic invasive plant species such as Arundo (Giant Reed) from our local waterways.