Smitherman Conservation Easement
The Smitherman conservation easement is not open to the public. The easement was purchased in order to protect a unique, naturally occurring and functioning Front Range wetland system. This property is located in the center of Arapaho/Roosevelt National Forest and is also near more than 2,000 acres protected by Boulder County.
| Type of Acquisition | #Acres |
Property Value |
Partnerships Bargain Sales Donations |
Date Acquired |
Public Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Easement | 520.0 | $ 520,000 |
Larimer Co. - $ 130,000 EVLT* - $ 130,000 GOCO** - $ 260,000 |
1998 | No |
* Estes Valley Land Trust
** Great Outdoors Colorado
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.
The Estes Valley Land Trust holds the conservation easement and also manages this property.
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