In early 2015, the founder and director of Borderlands Restoration was presented with a unique opportunity. Over 1,000 acres of nearly pristine grassland, oak woodland, and remnant cienega were placed up for sale by the bank after they had foreclosed on a developer with plans to construct 170 houses on the land. The skeleton of the planned development, Three Canyons, was already in place as a system of roads on the lower third of the property that led to several houses on purchased lots, as well as a water system that would provide plumbing for the proposed lots. While the properties boasted space set aside for conservation, the former conservation easement provides no corridor for animal movement amidst a landscape dotted with houses.
Thanks to generous supporters this land has been purchased, development rights retired, and today is known as the Borderlands Wildlife Preserve. The land has forever been protected as a safe haven for wildlife, a hub of ecological restoration activity, and a place for humans to respectfully hike, and plants and animals to flourish. Read more about the Borderlands Wildlife Preserve. |
Physical Address:
320-B School Street Patagonia, AZ 85624 Mailing Address: PO Box 121 Patagonia, AZ 85624 |
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