A Guide to Conservation-Oriented Development

How can we create new residential and recreational developments that capitalize on the natural environment, yet protect the things we love about Montana? Building homes and cabins in wildlife habitat can change the natural landscape and alter natural processes that support our abundant fish and wildlife populations. Click on the document below to learn more about how homebuyers, builders, and developers can make site selection and development design choices that minimize the human impact or "footprint" on the land.

Building with Wildlife ( 652 KB)