By The Canadian Press

Wildlife Conservation

Waterton Lakes ranch agrees to conservation deal to protect wildlife

Jun 5, 2019 | 12:52 PM

CALGARY – A ranching family has agreed to conserve its land east of Waterton Lakes National Park in southwestern Alberta to help protect wildlife habitat.

The ranch was established in 1935 by Otto Hansen, who had emigrated from Denmark to Canada.

In 2003, grandson Shane Hansen, his wife, Laurel, and their two sons took over the 365-hectare operation.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada says the conservation deal restricts development on the land, while ensuring the cattle ranch continues operating in a natural environment.

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The conservancy says the property has several important habitats that extend beyond the boundaries of the already-protected Waterton park.

It provides core habitat for grey wolves, wolverines, Canada lynx and fishers, and also supports grizzly bears; a species of special concern under Canada’s Species at Risk Act.