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The Irvine Ranch wildlands and parks - more than 50,000 acres of permanently protected open space in the heart of Orange County, California - offers a rich menu of recreational opportunities, from exploring Southern California hiking trails and horseback riding to bird-watching and picnicking. As vast as it is beautiful, the land comprise more than half of the historic 93,000-acre Irvine Ranch, known for its master-planned communities and unique abundance of accessible wildlands, Southern California hiking trails and parks. The land was created over the last 100 years through conservation initiatives of The Irvine Company, community organizations and municipalities. It is home to hundreds of species of native plants and animals. Along its many Southern California hiking trails, the Reserve features terrain varying from rugged mountains to rolling meadows to sandy beaches. The Irvine Ranch Conservancy serves as steward of the major wildlands on The Irvine Ranch Land, integrating two primary roles: planning and managing the preservation and protection of the native habitat and species on the land, and coordinating appropriate public access to the area.
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