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Wildlife Habitat, History Permanently Protected in Montana
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MISSOULA, Mont.—A 320-acre property in southwestern Montana, vital to wildlife and linked to the pages of U.S. history, is now permanently protected thanks to a successful collaboration between the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a conservation-minded family and the U.S. Forest Service. The former Holland Family Ranch is located west of Dillon and was previously an in-holding in the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. It lies squarely on the Nez Perce National Historic Trail, where Chief Joseph led his Nez Perce tribe away from its pursuers in 1877.
“We appreciate the Holland family for reaching out to us to help conserve and permanently protect this key stretch of habitat,� said Blake Henning, RMEF vice president of Land Conservation. “It is especially rich in wildlife values.�
Elk use the property as calving grounds as well as spring and summer range. It serves as an important wildlife movement corridor between the Big Hole River Valley and the Continental Divide for elk, mule deer, moose and black bear. It is also home to Canada lynx, wolverine, a wide variety of other animal and ELUG OLIH DQG LQFOXGHV PRUH WKDQ WZR PLOHV RI ÂżVKHULHV wetlands and surrounding riparian habitat.
RMEF recently conveyed the tract to the Forest Service thus providing both new and improved public DFFHVV IRU KXQWLQJ ÂżVKLQJ DQG RWKHU UHFUHDWLRQDO activities. “This purchase is a perfect example of how partnerships can conserve wildlife, ecological, recreational and historic values,â€? said Melany Glossa, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest supervisor. “Working together with RMEF and the Holland family to be a part of this legacy has been a really wonderful experience.â€? The Land and Water Conservation Fund, Cinnabar Foundation, Montana Fish and Wildlife Conservation Trust and RMEF provided funding for the project. _______________________________________ About the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: Founded over 30 years ago, fueled by hunters and a membership of nearly 220,000 strong, RMEF has conserved more than 6.8 million acres for elk and other wildlife. RMEF also works to open and improve public access, fund and advocate for science-based resource management, and ensure the future of America’s hunting heritage. Discover why “Hunting Is Conservation™â€? at www.rmef.org or 800-CALL ELK.
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