Open Space in New Mexico: An Analysis of Land Trusts and Land-use Regulations

Authors

  • John B. Wright New Mexico State University
  • Robert J. Czerniak New Mexico State University

Keywords:

land trusts, open space, land-use regulation, New Mexico

Abstract

Land trusts have used voluntary, financially compensating tools such as land purchases and conservation

Author Biographies

  • John B. Wright, New Mexico State University

    Department of Geography

    New Mexico State University

    Las Cruces, NM

  • Robert J. Czerniak, New Mexico State University

    Department of Geography

    New Mexico State University

    Las Cruces, NM

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2004-12-31

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Vol. 2 (1998)

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