LandScope America: a tool to visualize land conservation

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Map of protected areas

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Source: LandScope America

The LandScope America mapping platform provides a range of map theme options. In the map below, the protected area theme is displayed.

Wildlife production and habitat areas in CO

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Source: LandScope America

This map shows important nesting and production areas for various wildlife in Colorado, which land trusts and natural resource managers can use for habitat protection efforts.

Housing density in Denver metro area, 1970

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Source: LandScope America

The next series of maps depicts housing density changes in the Denver metro area, which can help land planners understand where human populations might begin to encroach upon wildlife habitat .

Housing density in Denver metro area, 2000

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5Source: LandScope America

Housing density in Denver, 2030 (projected)

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6Source: LandScope America

Public investments in conservation

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Colorado Washington Idaho$0

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$20,000,000

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$60,000,000

$70,000,000

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Average annual public investments in conservation (1998-2005)

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7Source: LandScope America

Public expenditures in conservation includes the protection of land resources through conservation easements or direct acquisition. Funding for this purpose is often raised through bonds and taxes approved by voters, or through legislative initiatives.

Public investments in conservation

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Colorado Washington Idaho$0

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Average public expenditure in conservation, per capita and per acre (1998-2005)

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