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Who We Are

Connemara Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust dedicated to preserving and protecting open space and the natural beauty in North Texas for both present and future generations.

We work with landowners and communities who share our love of the land to protect and conserve the critical natural landscapes remaining throughout North Texas.

Please help us protect the natural spaces of North Texas.

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Increasing Pressure for Land Fragmentation
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In 1900, 85% of the 3 million residents in Texas lived in rural areas on large tracts of land. Today, Texas hosts 18 million residents with 82% now living in urban areas. With this increase and relocation of population, land once valued for agricultural use and open space is now worth more for industry, recreation and homesteads. *

Today, land is more valuable as it is divided into smaller and smaller pieces. Increasing land fragmentation places pressure on flood control, water quality, native prairies, wildlife populations, carbon dioxide sinks, and the agricultural heritage of Texas. Connemara Conservancy works with private land owners in North Texas to find financially viable methods for preserving their land.

Twelve of the 100 fastest growing cities are in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area. Acres of open space, wildlife habitats and fragile ecosystems are disappearing at an alarming rate. Go to our get involved page to donate online, join as a member, and learn how to volunteer.

* For more information on land fragmentation in Texas, see Texas Parks and Wildlife's report.

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* Bird walks in the Meadow on Jul 4 and Aug 2

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* RJ Taylor joins Connemara Conservancy as Conservation Director

* Let your donation add up - become a Sustaining Member

* Volunteer Opportunities at Connemara Conservancy

* Be a Part of the Crusade for the Countryside

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