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Las Cumbres Ranch

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Climate Zones: Mediterranean
Regenerative Focus: Regenerative grazing, soil health, biodiversity conservation

About this land node

Las Cumbres Ranch in Los Alamos is a holistically managed cattle ranch breeding Bonsmara cattle, focusing on regenerative grazing to build soil fertility, restore biodiversity, and sequester carbon.

Overview

Project Vision: To promote regenerative grazing, biodiversity, and education through sustainable ranching
Project Purpose: Promote regenerative grazing, biodiversity, and education through sustainable cattle ranching in the Central Coast.
Project Title: Las Cumbres Ranch
Political Location: Los Alamos, Santa Barbara County, California, USA

Ecology & biodiversity

Biodiversity context: Near Los Padres National Forest, part of Central Coast biodiversity
Ecological corridors: Links Los Padres to La Purisima State Park, aiding wildlife movement
Natural boundaries: Central Coast, bordered by Santa Ynez River, Purisima Hills, and Pacific Ocean
Ecosystem unity: Chaparral and grassland with oaks, cattle, and hawks

Climate & water

Climate Zones: Mediterranean
Rainfall patterns: Rainy season (Nov-Apr, 50 mm/month peak); dry season (May-Oct)
Temperature Extremes: 5°C to 30°C year-round, supports chaparral species
Watershed: Santa Ynez River watershed, feeding into the Pacific Ocean
Nearby water bodies: Near Santa Ynez River (10 km), Pacific Ocean (12 km)

Land & terrain

Elevation & slope: 100-300 meters, rolling hills; ideal for grazing
Landforms: Rolling hills, grasslands; part of Purisima Hills
Soil Types: Sandy-loam (moderate fertility), supports regenerative grazing
Soil health: Low organic matter; improving with holistic management
Erosion risk: Moderate risk due to dry climate; mitigated by regenerative grazing
Renewable resource potential: Solar energy (high potential in dry season), water harvesting, biomass from grasslands

People & history

Land Acknowledgements: Honors Chumash people for their sustainable practices
Recent land history: Conventional ranching and soil degradation, now under regenerative management

Regenerative practice

Regenerative Focus: Regenerative grazing, soil health, biodiversity conservation
Regenerative Methodologies: Holistic management, rotational grazing, animal impact
Environmental objectives: Raise healthy cattle, regenerate land, sequester carbon, increase biodiversity
Community objectives: Support local food systems, provide education, foster community connection
Community engagement: Tours, events, educational workshops, beef sales
Economic Model: Beef sales, event fees, tour fees

Impact

Expressed Impact: Converted 300 hectares to regenerative practices, sequestered 1,000 tons of carbon, hosted 3,000+ visitors
Key impact metrics: Hectares under regenerative practices, soil carbon sequestered, visitors hosted

Visiting & links

Nearest urban centres: 6 km from Los Alamos
Website: https://lascumbresranch.com/
Social media: https://www.instagram.com/lascumbresranch

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