Habitat Partners of The Arizona Elk Society - INFORMATION

An agreement between landowners and a qualified conservation organization in which the owner of the land agrees to place restrictions on the type and amount of development that can take place on the property. Conservation easements can provide tax breaks for private landowners and ensure that the ranchers and landowners continue operations on the ranch while limiting the loss of habitat through land development.

A gift of land or real estate from a corporation or private landowner. If the land is not wildlife habitat, the AES will sell it and use the proceeds to protect wildlife habitat elsewhere. If the land contains good habitat, the AES may convey it to the appropriate wildlife agency or resell the property with a conservation easement in place.

The purchase of property with a portion of the price being discounted as a property donation. The AES pays the landowner a portion of the price and the landowner then donates the remaining value as a tax deductible charitable donation.

In accomplishing the Burro Creek realignment, the Arizona Elk Society was able to purchase a grazing allotment, realign the grazing pastures, and gain significant wildlife habitat. These type of projects bring together many agencies and individuals to work together to improve habitat to benefit all parties.

By partnering with ranchers, landowners and government agencies the Habitat Partners of Arizona program will be able to maintain forage-rich grasslands, critical elk winter and summer ranges, migration corridors, calving grounds, natural water sources such as riparian areas, and increase wildlife habitat. After the land has been designated saved, the AES can then plan projects to restore and improve the habitat.

By donating to the Arizona Elk Society Habitat Partners of Arizona program, you will help further our mission to benefit elk and other wildlife though habitat conservation. Your donation will ensure that we will be able to pass on the legacy to future generations of young people.

• Become a Habitat Partner with your tax deductible donation starting at $2500 ($1000 for 17 and under).


• Payment Plan Available: See donation form $500 minimum commitment per year. You will be recognized for a donation level once your payments reach that level. If you continue your payments you'll be recognized at each level you attain.


• All Habitat Partners of Arizona participants that reach the $2500 level and above ($1000 for youth) will be recognized in our literature and on the AES web site. All Habitat Partners who attain the $2500 level and above will receive a plaque at each level.


• If you are interested in donating property or a conservation easement, the AES will work with you to designate the appropriate level depending on the value of the donation.