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Framework
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Topic outline
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RESOURCES
| Planning and management - Managing land use -
multiple use |
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Demands on the Land (activity)
Source: Bureau of Land Management
Web site
Today, most American wild horses and burros are
located in portions of the West on public lands managed by the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Public lands also provide
habitat for wildlife. In addition, BLM issues permits to
ranchers to allow them to graze their livestock on public lands.
Land managers strive to balance the various uses of the land
while protecting the health of the rangelands. This "balancing
act" can be quite challenging. To get a feel for the
difficulties involved in making land-use decisions, conduct this
role-playing activity. Students will research and debate the
viewpoints of different interest groups regarding the removal of
horses from a wild horse and burro Herd Management Area (HMA). |
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Whose Nature Trail is this Anyway?
(activity)
Source:
Cal Geiger,
Mayville School District
Activity (MS Word)
Activity (PDF)
Students are divided into conflicting user
groups of a nature trail. Groups create a presentation to defend
their position and then debate the best use. Issues such as
environmental impact, cost, laws, and most people benefited are
discussed. |
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