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Since 1984, the Elk Foundation has permanently protected more than 1,000 square miles of prime habitat for elk and other wildlife across North America.
Habitat at Risk
But our work is just beginning. The conversion of rural areas to residential development, subdivision and other developed uses is even outpacing population growth. As land values skyrocket, farming and ranching families are pressured to sell what are often a region’s most beautiful and productive lands. When the health of these lands is compromised, wildlife habitat is at risk.
Prioritizing the Most Critical Habitat
Using advanced habitat mapping technology, we identify and prioritize the most crucial elk winter and summer ranges, migration corridors and calving areas. Working with our partners, including willing landowners, government agencies, corporations, foundations and other conservation groups to permanently protect the most critical habitat. Our land conservation tools include: acquisitions, conservation easements, land and real estate donations, contributions, land exchanges and associated acres.
Additional Benefits
In addition to protecting wildlife habitat, our lands program also:
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| Increases access and recreational opportunities on public lands, including hunting and fishing
- Increases opportunities for agricultural and ranchland families to continue working the land for generations to come
- Supports resource-based economies of agriculture, forestry, recreation and tourism
- Preserves important historic, archeological and cultural resources
- Reduces tax-supported infrastructure and maintenance costs.
Our goal is to permanently protect the most critical elk habitat before it is lost forever. |