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. 2,495 acres of land protected by county conservation easements are also owned and protected by municipal open space agencies. |
67,277 |
Protected Private Land Land that is privately owned but protected under conservation easements. |
40,015 |
Total | 107,292 |
How Much Public Land is Accessible?
Land Category | Acres | Percent |
---|---|---|
Fully Open | 21,890 | 33% |
Open with Some Restricted Areas Mainly for natural resources. |
8,846 | 13% |
Open with Seasonal Closures For wildlife habitat. |
1,941 | 3% |
On-Trail Use Only Mainly through agricultural land. |
6,367 | 9% |
Fully Closed Mainly for agriculture. In total, there are 26,190 acres of land dedicated for agriculture. |
28,233 | 42% |
Total Public Land | 67,277 | 100% |
Updated Oct. 1, 2024.