Texas is comprised of 141 million acres of private farms, ranches, and forestlands, leading the nation in land area devoted to privately-owned working lands. These privately-owned acres are stewarded by nearly 250,000 landowners, each with their own objectives in managing their property. Although West Texas has been largely unimpacted by development compared to the rest of the state, the Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio County region is experiencing land-use changes due to more recent pressure largely driven by energy development activity. In response, several organizations an agencies are working collaboratively to promote a balance between a strong state economy and a rural, wild landscape that characterizes the far western region of the state. The purpose of this report is to compile information that can serve to better inform key partners and organizations working to conserve and shape the future of West Texas.
