The Return on Investment: The Economic Value of Colorado's Conservation Easements - FIC

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The Return on Investment: The Economic Value of Colorado’s Conservation Easements

Conservation easements are the primary land preservation tool in Colorado, accounting for more than two-thirds of all conserved land in the state. The Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) has partnered with The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and other conservation organizations to determine the economic value of Colorado’s conservation easements. Researchers found that $595 million investment in conservation easements returned $3.51 billion in public benefits. A return of $6 for every $1 invested.

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Author
Jessica Sargent-Michaud
Publisher
Boston, MA: The Trust for Public Land
Page Numbers
9
Publication Date
December 01, 2009
Publication Type
Reports and Guides
State
Colorado
Keywords
Conservation Easements, Conservation Tax Incentives

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