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.