Management of Land Use Conflicts in the United States Rocky Mountains

• Published in: Mountain research and development Vol. 20; no. 1; pp. 24 - 27
• Main Authors: Baron, Jill S, Theobald, David M, Fagre, Daniel B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Tokyo United Nations University and International Mountain Society 01.02.2000; United Nations University
• Subjects: Agroecology; America; Bgi / Prodig; Development; Ecosystems; Forest fires; Habitat conservation; Land development; Land management; Land use; migration; Mountains States. Rocky Mountains; Private land; Public land; United States of America; Wildlife habitats; Rocky Mountain region; Rocky Mountains; Colorado; United States of America; Mountain; Conflict; Resource management; Land development; Geographical information system; Land use; Nature conservation

People have long been attracted to the beauty and grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Until very recently, however, the Rocky Mountain region was sparsely populated and its use mostly extractive. Commodities removed in massive quantities included first beaver, then precious metals, timber, energy, and...