The War Between National Parks And Development

Time Magazine presents a series of articles that evaluate how development across the West is renewing debate over the use of natural resources.

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July 13, 2001, 7:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"There's a war out there, and it's pitting oilmen and industrialists against environmentalists and ranchers. The stakes are high. What do we want: The fat of the land or its grandeur? And what kind of shoot-out are we willing to put up with?... "While westerners are frequently caricatured as being either tree huggers or strip miners, they have complicated feelings about the land. Many conservationists have a libertarian streak, while ranchers and loggers can show a caretaker's attitude toward the land they work."

Thanks to Chris Steins

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Monday, July 16, 2001 in Time

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