Natural Areas Plans & Policies

• Bobcat Ridge Natural Area Management Plan (PDF/2605K)
• Cache la Poudre River Natural Areas Management Plan (PDF/1471K)
  (For accompanying Appendixes or Maps, or for a copy, please contact Natural Areas at 416-2815.)
• Foothills Management Plan (PDF/18,200K)
• Fossil Creek Natural Areas Management Plan (PDF/6346K)
• Interpretive Sign Evaluation Report 2009 by Shawn Davis, Colorado State University
• Land Conservation and Stewardship Master Plan (PDF)
• Memorial Bench Policy (PDF) Memorial Bench Application (PDF)
• Soapstone Prairie Natural Area Management Plan (PDF/5 mb)
• Visitor Survey, 2006 (PDF/379 K)
• Wildlife Management Guidelines (PDF/4737K)

PERMITS

• A special use permit is required for a variety of activities such as groups over 15, research, collecting and much more. Check the Natural Areas Permit Conditions Table (PDF 33KB) for details. It is your responsibility to know and obey the regulations of the areas you visit.

EASEMENTS

• A easement is required for any work on/access to the City’s Natural Areas.

  Typical projects requiring easements or rights-of-way include but are not limited to streets, water, sewer, drainage, flood control, electric power, and telecommunications facilities.