Western Land Group is the leading firm for facilitating public and non-profit land conservation transactions. With over 40 years in operation, WLG has developed a hands-on, problem-solving approach to land acquisitions, exchanges, and permitting that has won the trust of both public land managers and a broad range of clients.

Previous WLG clients include ranchers, recreational property owners, ski areas, telecommunications companies, states, counties, cities, public utilities, irrigation districts, land conservation organizations, developers, mining companies, and timber companies.

In engaging WLG, clients can expect projects to commence by establishing process expectations, identifying the technical, environmental, and political factors that inform the project path, and presenting a budget, timetable, and probability that the proposal will be successful.

References are available upon request. WLG commonly partners with clients on the following types of projects:

ADMNISTRATIVE EXCHANGES

WLG works within federal land management laws and regulations to help craft and advance exchange proposals on behalf of clients. To expedite the process and support agency partners, WLG completes relevant analyses and coordinates supporting activities, as appropriate.

LEGISLATION

In certain cases, WLG recommends pursuing exchanges and authorizations through legislation. WLG has extensive experience drafting public land bills and shepherding them through the legislative process.

LWCF ACQUISITIONS

WLG has navigated the Land and Water Conservation Fund process to secure funds for the acquisition of federal lands on behalf of clients.

SMALL TRACTS ACT

The Small Tracts Act allows the Forest Service to sell or trade lands with private property owners in specific situations. WLG has facilitated numerous projects under this authority.

INFRASTRUCTURE PERMITTING

WLG has helped telecommunications and other companies secure facilities on public lands.