Mitigation Project in West Roseville Marries Land Conservation with Residential Development Roseville, CA, January 07, 2021 (PR.com) Today, the California Rangeland Trust announced the permanent conservation of 87 acres of open space in West Roseville, known as the Creekview Northern Preserve. The Rangeland Trust partnered with the land development and homebuilding company Anthem United who funded the conservation easement on the property to mitigate potential environmental impacts associated with the development of the 500-acre Winding Creek Community, a new residential area being constructed nearby.
Anthem United will manage the preserve as a working landscape until development of the Winding Creek Community is complete. After that, the City of Roseville will assume the management responsibilities for the landscape. To protect the area s natural resources and maintain the health and biodiversity of the ecosystem, the preserve will continue to be grazed by cattle.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the award of $3.1 million in grants through Walmart’s Acres for America program to six land conservation projects aimed at permanently protecting more than 113,500 acres of vital wildlife habitat.
“Healthy societies, resilient economies, and thriving businesses rely on nature to provide food, products, and services,” says Hunter Hart, vice president of realty for Walmart U.S. “Over the past 16 years, Walmart’s Acres for America program has helped conserve more than 1.6 million acres, protecting critical wildlife habit and offering local communities Walmart serves every day increased public access to enjoy the outdoors.”