An Unlikely Alliance
The Diablo Trust was initiated in 1993
at a community gathering called by two northern Arizona
ranch families — the Prossers of the Bar T Bar and the
Metzgers of the Flying M. The families took this unique
step in response to increasing pressures on the historic
uses of these century-old homesteads and the ranches
associated with them.
Members of these families, who had long
worked to promote healthy ranchlands, now welcomed others
who shared their concern for the environment and wildlife
to combine their energy, skills, dedication, and
willingness to work to deal with these pressures more
effectively, openly, and collaboratively.
From that "opening up" of the management
of these two ranches arose a cooperative effort in which
the diverse members of the Diablo Trust have worked
together to create research and educational programs that
are earning attention and acclaim from around the West and
beyond.
Today, the Trust, open to everyone,
provides a forum for the community to actively participate
in a land stewardship process with monthly meetings the
second Friday of every month. The results of its efforts
include improved vegetation, better habitat for wildlife
and livestock, and the protection of open spaces.
Additionally, the ranch lands provide “hands-on” proving
grounds for new, collaborative land management ideas.
Where is the Diablo Trust?
What is the Bar T Bar Ranch?
What is the Flying M Ranch?
Who are
our collaborators?
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