Forbes Family Donates 80,000-Acre Conservation Easement in Colorado

The Forbes family has donated an 80,000-acre conservation easement on their historic Trinchera Ranch in southern Colorado, making it the largest donation of its kind in the state's history. The easement permanently restricts any subdivision or commercial development on the alpine wilderness property. The agreement reflects 35 years of environmental stewardship by the Forbes family on the land. The move is being recognized as a landmark contribution to conservation efforts in Colorado.