Charting a Future Course for Development: Natural Resources, Conservation, and Community Character in Coastal Alaska

• Published in: Journal of rural and community development Vol. 9; no. 3; pp. 21 - 41
• Main Authors: Safford, Thomas G, Henly, Megan, Ulrich-Schad, Jessica D, Perkins, Keith
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2014
• Subjects: Alaska; Cultural identity; Demographics; Education; Forestry; Industry; Investigation; Natural resources; Political parties; Rural development; Surveys; Tourism

Dramatic social changes are occurring across rural America as traditional natural resource-based industries such as fishing and forestry decline, and amenity-driven development attracts new residents and visitors. These changes are altering not only the economies and cultural identities of rural com...