Preserving and protecting, one acre at a time
Douglas Land Conservancy recently announced the permanent conservation of 105 acres in the western part of the county.
Much of what makes Douglas County so attractive and a desirable place to live are the rolling hills and wildlife and the vast endless beauty as far as the eye can see. So, protecting valuable sections of land is a vital purpose of the Douglas Land Conservancy (DLC).
DLC just announced the permanent conservation of 105 acres. The property sits in the western part of the county, connecting the area between our Front Range foothills and the mesas, buttes and valleys in the Larkspur area. It is a stretch of land close to multiple existing DLC easements and the Sandstone Ranch Open space and overlaps with elk and mule deer habitat. In addition to its ecological value, this stretch of land reflects the area’s historic ties to ranching.
DLC partners with landowners to hold onto habitats, ecosystems and open spaces along the front range through voluntary conservation easements and partnerships.
“We truly appreciate the generosity of the landowners willing to conserve the beauty of their land,” said Executive Director of DLC Laura Sanford.
DLC has a growing network of lands throughout the front range. The portfolio now protects some 28,500 acres across Douglas, Elbert and Jefferson counties.
“Preserving these vital landscapes in perpetuity helps maintain the rural character that local residents and the Front Range community value,” added Sanford. “By permanently protecting this land, they are giving a gift now and for generations to come.”
For more information, visit douglaslandconservancy.org.
By Karen Leigh; photos courtesy of Douglas Land Conservancy
