Boulder County actively works to conserve natural, cultural and agricultural resources and provide public uses that reflect sound resource management and community values.
How Much Land Does the County Protect?
| Land Type | Acres |
|---|---|
| Public Land Land that is publicly owned or leased. 3,871 acres of land protected by county conservation easements are also owned and protected by municipal open space agencies. |
66,619 |
| Protected Private Land Land that is privately owned but protected under conservation easements. |
39,624 |
| Total | 106,243 |
How Much Public Land is Accessible?
Of the 66,619 acres of public land:
| Land Category | Acres | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Open | 31,026 | 46.6% |
| Open with Some Restricted Areas Mainly for natural resources. |
8,849 | 13.3% |
| Open with Seasonal Closures For wildlife habitat. |
1,932 | 2.9% |
| On-Trail Use Only Mainly through agricultural land. |
6,391 | 9.6% |
| Fully Closed Mainly for agriculture. In total, there are 24,242 acres of land dedicated for agriculture. |
18,421 | 27.7% |
| Total Public Land | 66,619 | 100% |