Halter Ranch comprises 281 acres of winegrapes, 15 acres of organic walnuts, and 3 acres of olives situated in 2,000 acres of oak woodland. This means wild animals are a consideration in farming activities year round. Vineyard Manger Lucas Pope and his team have found ways to co-exist with the native fauna including deer, coyotes, mountain lion, and rattlesnakes.

References:

• 30: Managing the Landscape Around the Vineyard | Lino Bozzano (Podcast)
• Apex Predator (Slides) | Dr. David Headrick
• Critters Along the Creekside | Jodi Hilty
• Description of oak woodlands
• Halter Ranch
• Satellite photo of Halter Ranch
• SIP Certified
• Story about Justin Dellinger, the mountain biologist | San Luis Obispo Tribune

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