The partners of Rosseau Springs have taken great care to preserve as much of the existing natural features incorporating minimal impact to the property by ensuring the lots are smaller leaving the overwhelming majority of the land undeveloped.  Lot sizes will be in the 1 – 1.5 acre range.

The Conservation Design approach to development on this large, rural land parcel began with a comprehensive inventory of the natural features and then considered a development which respected the identified features.  This environment-first approach stands in contrast to the standard yield design style which begins by dividing a land parcel into as many lots as possible and then addressing natural environment considerations.

The Conservation Design approach includes identifying, mapping, and setting aside land that will be left as undivided open space.  Lots are typically smaller than a standard rural residential lot design to minimize the development footprint.  Each lot has access to the larger protected open space where passive recreational activities and general nature enjoyment are promoted.  This approach protects wetlands, waterbodies, floodplains, steep slopes, and wildlife habitat, while allowing for an ultra-low density with passive recreational development like such as hiking and cycling trails. The lands have attractive mossy rock cliffs, mixed forests of hardwood and hemlock and areas.   Future housing units will be designed in a manner compatible with the natural environment.