A Western Landowners Policy Guide

Don’t make land or conservation policy without consulting the flowchart in this document!

Private landowners are essential partners in wildlife conservation, as the vast majority of wildlife in the United States rely on private lands for survival. The long-term success of conservation efforts hinges on the continued stewardship of these landscapes. However, maintaining them in an intact and healthy state requires substantial investments of time and money on the part of the landowner. 

Successful and enduring outcomes happen when wildlife enhance, rather than undermine, the economic viability of private lands. To ensure private lands can remain intact and continue to provide critical wildlife habitat, state and federal wildlife agencies must follow several basic principles, which this 2-page guide conveniently lays out.