INSPIRATION
The Jackson Hole Land Trust is a private,
non-profit organization established
in 1980 to preserve this open space
and the critical wildlife habitat, scenic
vistas and historic ranching heritage
of Western Wyoming.
Privately owned land in Teton County
supports “room-to-roam” for wildlife
species including elk, deer and bison
while also supporting a growing human
landscape. By working cooperatively
with the owners of the area’s privately
owned open lands, the Jackson Hole
Land Trust is ensuring the permanent
protection of more than 55,000 acres.
The Land Trust’s conservation “balanc-
ing act” maintains that preservation of
scenic, ranching and wildlife elements
has equal value. Jenny Wolfrom, Direc-
tor of Development and Communica-
tions, says, “It’s hard to find a property
in Jackson or Northwestern Wyoming
that doesn’t have at least two of these
three conservation elements. Our
land and open spaces are connected;
therefore each property can have a
significant impact on the agricultural,
wildlife and scenic values of the sur-
rounding land.”
Formed 35 years ago, the Land Trust
has succeeded because of community
leadership, involvement and action.
Continuing to evolve with the land-
scape has also helped the Land Trust
stay relevant as they plan for the future.
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