Break-Out Session 3: the Northern Rockies

Authors

Mark W. Brunson, Utah State UniversityFollow
R. Reese

Document Type

Contribution to Book

Journal/Book Title

Natural Resources and Environmental Issues

Publication Date

1995

Volume

5

Issue

1

First Page

81

Last Page

84

Abstract

Four characteristics of the Northern Rockies that are most important to ecosystem management are the large number of high-profile wildlife species, the diversity of ecological types, the rural socio-economic systems that are highly resource-based, and the fire-dependent natural systems. Potential constraints include the diversity of human values, insufficient knowledge about ecosystems, the tendency for political systems to produce solutions that are not ecologically optimal, and the prevalence of a utilitarian growth orientation coupled with anti-government sentiment. Characteristics most favorable for EM are the large amount of federal ownership, abundant research opportunities, a growing public recognition of the need to make environmental progress, and recognition among the agencies of the need for partnerships.

Comments

Also titled:

Think-tanking the challenges in three regions: The Northern Rockies

Recommended Citation

Brunson, M.W., and R. Reese. 1995. Break-out session 3: the Northern Rockies. Pp. 81-84 in Ecosystem Management of Natural Resources in the Intermountain West. Vol. V, Natural Resources and Environmental Issues, Utah State University, Logan.