Mapping the Threats to Prime Ranchland in Seven Western States
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Strategic Ranchland at Risk
Prime Ranchland
Private Land
Urban Area
Federal Land
Water
Population growth is transforming the landscape of the Rocky Mountain West and threatening tomorrow's landscapes. This study analyzes the threats to prime ranchland in Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico in order to help state and local governments and private organizations target critical conservation areas.