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Land use and forest resources in a changing environment: The urban/forest interface
| Author: |
Bradley, Gordon A., ed. |
| Date: |
1984 |
| Periodical: |
Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press |
| Abstract: |
The many dimensions of land use include the legal-political and administrative framework of both public and private land use decisions. Economic values (monetary as well as intangible) also play a large role. The social values and psychological perceptions behind individual choices likewise influence land use decisions. Finally, the physical and biological capability of the land itself is fundamental to land use decisions. A greater awareness of the role of each of these dimensions allows us to examine the urban/ forest interface and to evaluate critically the scope and effectiveness of policies designed to influence land use decisions. Only by understanding these complexities can we produce viable solutions to the questions being raised by foresters and urban residents alike. The organization of this book follows the order of presentations at the Urban/Forest Interface Symposium held at the University of Washington in October 1982. There are six major sections. In part I, chapter 1 is an introduction and overview. General concepts are discussed that are elaborated in subsequent chapters. Chapter 2 provides a detailed examination of forest land use in an urban context. Attention is focused on the setting of the urban/forest interface, including land use, land markets, ownership, and recent trends. Part II discusses the legal, political, and administrative framework within which interface decisions are made and examines the constitutional and legal basis for public and private action in the use of land and forest resources. Part III provides insight into the economic dimensions and focuses on land and resource valuation and factors influencing use and allocation. Part IV examines the physical and biological aspects and discusses the productive potential of land and forest resources and the implications of changing land use. Part V analyzes the social and psychological dimensions and looks specifically at the values and beliefs held by individuals and communities concerning land and forest resources. Part VI discusses approaches to solving interface problems. A thorough examination is devoted to strategies to achieve public and private land use and forest resource goals. The final chapter is to a limited extent a summary of the preceding chapters, but, more important, it provides key observations regarding the complexities of the urban/forest interface and identifies areas where further research is needed. The book reflects the organization of the symposium from which the chapters were developed. A speaker/discussant format was used, and therefore, except for the first and last chapter, the sections consist of the presentations by the principal speakers followed by those of their respective discussants. |
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