San Domingo Arbory
San Domingo Arbory spans over 450 acres of diverse forest and riparian habitat, anchored by the flowing waters of San Domingo Creek. This expansive landscape serves as a vital ecological corridor and a living classroom for climate-forward forestry, watershed restoration, and biodiversity conservation. Here, DeepForest explores integrated approaches to managing large-scale forest health while protecting the integrity of one of the Sierra foothills’ key waterways.
Site Overview
We are currently managing a variety of projects dedicated to the ecosystem's long-term health, ranging from riparian restoration to ensure water quality, to forest thinning for wildfire resilience and regenerative grazing to restore soil vitality. By bridging its deep indigenous roots with its ranching history, we are working to ensure this watershed remains a thriving, protected sanctuary for the future.
History
This 450-acre site along San Domingo Creek serves as a living bridge between two distinct eras of California history. For millennia, the Central Sierra Miwok were the land's original stewards; the bedrock mortars still found near the water’s edge mark where generations gathered to process acorns and manage the valley’s resources. This ancient rhythm was transformed by the 1849 Gold Rush, as the creek became a corridor for prospectors and later evolved into a rugged pioneer homestead and timber ranch.
