Description

Songbirds, foxes, and migratory water birds are among the assorted mix of animals that can be seen in this amazingly diverse habitat. This conservation easement however is not open to the public. It preserves a community separator between Loveland and Berthoud along with the protection of stunning viewsheds near Lonetree Reservoir State Wildlife Area. A trail easement and 50% of 3 shares of water is included in this acquisition.

Property Information
Type of Acquisition#AcresProperty
Value
Partnerships
Bargain Sales
Donations
Date
Acquired
Public
Access
Conservation Easement52.0$ 294,000Larimer Co. - $ 70,000
Landowner - $ 100,000
Loveland - $ 104,000
Berthoud - $ 20,000
2002Future Regional Trail
Conservation Easement326.6$ 1,393,844Larimer Co. - $ 200,000
Landowner - $ 150,000
Loveland - $ 668,844
Berthoud - $ 50,000
GOCO* - $ 325,000
2001No

* Great Outdoors Colorado

Management Plan

When only the development rights of a property are purchased, as in the case of a conservation easement, any future development of that land is limited. The landowner continues to manage the property, and the land remains on the tax rolls. Land with a conservation easement is not generally open to the public because it is still in private ownership.

* This conservation easement is monitored by the City of Loveland.

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