Commencement
Program Year: 1980
Acreage:
25,000 acres
Primary wildlife:
elk, moose, mule deer, pronghorn, sage grouse,
Primary use:
wildlife habitat, working lands, community spaces
We protect land primarily through the use of a tool called a conservation easement. An easement acts like a blanket upon the landscape, being passed down from owner to owner, protecting the land for generations, uniquely shaped for each special aspect of the land upon which it sits. Each easement is different and varies depending on the desires of the original landowner.
While much of the Land Trust’s work consists of privately held land and conservation easements, we work strategically to make land conservation accessible to our local communities through open access properties. These community gems are open to explore and will be protected for generations to come. As of Summer 2018, the Land Trust protects a […]
Visit: 690 S Highway 89, Suite 101
Mail: P.O. Box 2897, Jackson, WY 83001.
Chat: 307.733.4707.