Protecting a Biodiverse Ecosystem for Wildlife and Community

Colorado Open Lands will work to secure ownership of and an easement for a 63-acre property near Denver, CO. The property consists of ponderosa pine and Douglas fir stands with grassland meadows and a biodiverse riparian woodland ecosystem. It will connect to existing protected lands, expanding wildlife corridors and providing critical habitat for many species, including elk, mule, black bears, and the Northern Redbelly Dace, a Colorado endangered species. The conservation easement will identify areas for recreation and education while protecting sensitive habitat, balancing needs of wildlife and people.