Publication Date
Fall 2002
Degree Type
Master's Project
Degree Name
Master of Urban Planning (MUP)
Department
Urban and Regional Planning
Abstract
The military has unintentionally become a steward of some of our country’s most precious natural resources. Many military installations surrounded by encroaching urbanization have earned reputations for being “islands of biodiversity” (Army Congressional Testimony to Senate Armed Forces Committee, 2001). Military training land provides a safe harbor for wildlife displaced by urban development. In addition, most military installations escape erosion problems caused by high-density development and boast some of the purest wetlands in their communities. Military installations also provide communities with excellent recreation opportunities, from wildlife viewing and hiking to hunting and fishing. The military takes pride in its commitment to natural resources conservation, but honoring this commitment has required some installations to compromise their training mission to accommodate adjacent landowners and also to comply with environmental laws, such as the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Endangered Species Act, 1973).
Recommended Citation
Caballero, Laura M., "Military Conservation Partnerships" (2002). Master's Projects. 1640.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31979/etd.vh4pjka9
https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/etd_projects/1640
