Open Spaces

Preservation of open space and traditional land use are key to the preservation of Wyoming’s unparalleled wildlife heritage. Every day we work with individuals and families who are changing the course of development by protecting beloved landscapes from irretrievable loss. We are humbled by the many landowners who, because of our track record in the field of private land conservation, trust us as the guardians of these priceless landscapes.

More Info on the Economic Benefits of Open Space
Follow the links below for more information on the economic benefits of open space protection.

The Trust for Public Land’s 1999 report entitled the "Economic Benefits of Open Space"

The American Farmland Trust has compiled a list of costs of community services. "Cost of Community Services Studies" details the cost in tax dollars for industrial and commercial, open space, and residential areas versus every $1 of tax revenue.

The National Park Service and RTCA published "The Economic Impact of Protecting Rivers, Trails and Greenway Corridors." There is a good chapter on "Real Property Values."

"Saving Land Saves Money" by Montgomery County Lands Trust of Pennsylvania.

The Open Lands Initiative web site, a project of the Western Governors’ Association, assists western states struggling with growth issues. The site boasts a comprehensive bibliography of literature of economic benefits of open space and contains over 100 citations addressing many different dimensions of the issue.

The May 2003 Editorial Viewpoint: "Smart Investment Tip: Buy Land" by Rand Wentworth, President, Land Trust Alliance.