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Idaho Ranch Protected by Conservation Easement After 125 Years
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What Happened?
The Atchley family has secured a conservation easement for 1,686 acres of their ranch in Idaho, protecting a vital mule deer migration route. This agreement allows continued farming while limiting development.
Key points
- The Atchley family has farmed the land since 1901.
- The ranch spans approximately 5,000 acres, with 800 to 1,000 acres dedicated to seed potatoes.
- The conservation easement protects a mule deer migration route from Wyoming to Idaho.
- Clen Atchley, grandson of the founder, advocated for the easement before his death in 2024.
- The project was funded through family donations and support from various organizations.
Key insights
- The easement ensures the ranch remains in the Atchley family's ownership while limiting development.
- Protecting this land may encourage similar conservation efforts in the region.
- The project highlights the importance of balancing agricultural practices with wildlife conservation.
Why it matters
This conservation easement helps protect vital wildlife habitats and supports sustainable agriculture in the region.
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Atchley Farms· OrganizationIdaho· StateWyoming· StateTeton Valley· LocationClen Atchley· PersonLaura Pickard· PersonClay Pickard· PersonEmma Atchley· PersonIdaho Department of Fish and Game· OrganizationKnobloch Family Foundation· OrganizationThe Nature Conservancy· Organization
Source
Times of India
