Farm and Ranch Lands, Parks and Wide Open Spaces
Texas lost 2.1 million acres of farms, ranches and forest land between 1997 and 2007. More here
Recent News:
February 9, 2010
Dahlstrom Ranch Preserved for Future Generations
A rare collaboration to preserve and restore a threatened Texas ranch makes conservation history. Find out more from the Hill Country Conservancy here.
January 28, 2010
Garner State Park to Add 177 Acres in Land Purchase
One of Texas’ most beloved outdoor recreation destinations — Garner State Park near Concan — will be adding a 177-acre tract that includes the iconic bluff known as Old Baldy as the result of a land deal struck with a willing, conservation-minded landowner. Read full TPWD media release here.
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Helpful documents:
Central Texas Greenprint for growth Report - Showing conservation priorities for Hays, Travis, Bastrop and Caldwell Counties
Parkland and Open Space in the Texas Hill Country - A report by Texas Center for Policy Study.
The Proximate Principal - The Impact of Parks, Open Space and Water Features on
Residential Property Values and the Property Tax Base.
Open Space Report - A report on open space in Austin compared to other cities
PDR Fact Sheet - American Farmland Trust Fact Sheet outlines 77 purchase of easement programs in 19 states
Fragmented Lands: Changing Land Ownership in Texas - A discussion of the impacts of land fragmentation, or the parceling of large portions of land into smaller plots.
Helpful links:
Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas - Managing and conserving the natural and cultural resources of Texas and providing hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Texas Coalition for Conservation - Helps diverse conservation-minded groups develop and promote a unified message to educate elected officials, other decision-makers and the public about Texas' vital need for substantial and sustainable conservation financing.
Conservation Almanac - Land conservation in Texas
The Race for Open Space - The decisions we make today on land-use will affect generations beyond our own children and grandchildren. New Jersey is in a race that will shape the future of our lives – a race between development and open space preservation.
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