Land Use and Abuse, Rights and Wrongs
As the world changes around us, land use issues will become more contentious, as more people with more needs are pressed into less and less space.
Dawn Allen is a freelance writer and editor who is passionate about sustainability, political economy, gardening, traditional craftwork, and simple living. She and her husband are currently renovating a rural homestead in southeastern Michigan.
As the world changes around us, land use issues will become more contentious, as more people with more needs are pressed into less and less space.
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