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Item The Role of Agriculture in Maintaining Open Spaces in Wyoming(2003) David T. TaylorOut of economic necessity, most agricultural operations in the West cover large areas, and thus agriculture contributes substantially to maintaining open spaces on private ranch and farm lands. This bulletin looks at the role that agriculture plays in maintaining open spaces in WyomingItem "Perpetuity" - What Does It Mean for Conservation Easements and the Wyoming Constitution?(2004) Melinda Harm BensonQuestions sometimes arise over the relationship between Wyoming’s Rule Against Perpetuities and the use of conservation easements, which are generally held “in perpetuity.â€� This report is a closer examination of the meaning of “perpetuityâ€� in each of these contexts.Item Public Opinion in Wyoming on Conserving Agricultural Lands and Open Space(2004) Ann M. Boelter, Katharyn D. MaysOver the past several years a number of surveys, focus groups, assessments, and polls have consistently determined that Wyoming residents believe it is important to conserve Wyoming’s working farms and ranches, water and air quality, wildlife, and the unique western culture that these lands provide. This publication presents results from a poll conducted in 2004 and summarizes information from earlier surveys and studies.Item The Cost of Community Services for Rural Residential Development in Wyoming(2002) Roger Coupal, David T. Taylor, Don McLeodThe changes that occur when rural agricultural lands are converted to residential use have become an increasingly important issue in many counties throughout the United States. This is a report on the cost of community services for rural residential development in Wyoming.ÂItem Public Funding Mechanisms for Open Space Protection: An Introduction for Wyoming(2002) Jon Iversen, Allison PerrigoThere are many options for preserving open space. This bulletin focuses on mechanisms that have been used in Wyoming and elsewhere to generate public funds for protecting open space.ÂItem Second Home Growth in Wyoming: 1990-2000(2002) David T. Taylor, Scott LieskeWith an abundance of outdoor amenities, Wyoming is a popular place to have a temporary residence for seasonal recreation or other occasional use. Growth in the number of these “second homesâ€� plays an important role in driving residential development in Wyoming. This is a report on second home growth in Wyoming from 1990-2000.ÂItem Public Opinion on Wildlife and Migration Corridors in Wyoming(2019) Nicole M. Gautier, Drew E. Bennett, Robert BonnieAn online focus group of 20 Wyoming residents and a statewide poll of 400 Wyoming registered voters surveyed public attitudes on wildlife and issues related to wildlife migration corridors. Results showed support for a range of policies to conserve big game migration corridors, but the intensity of support declined for policies perceived to negatively impact the state’s economy.Item Population Change in Wyoming: 1990-2000(2002) David T. Taylor, Scott LieskeA report on the population change in Wyoming from 1990-2000.Item Public Opinion on Natural Resource Conservation in Wyoming - 2018(2019) Kit FreedmanA report on public opinion involving conservation: Nine out of ten Wyoming voters said conservation issues involving public lands, waters, and wildlife are as important, if not more important, than other issues related to the economy, health care, and education, when deciding whether to support an elected official.Item Wyoming Conservation Easements: Lands, Services, and Economic Benefits(2018) Nicle Korfanta, Benjamin Rashford, Amy Pocewicz, Eric Schacht, Bo Alley, James LuchsingerThis report takes inventory of the types of resources, ecosystem services, and public benefits protected from development by conservation easements in Wyoming.ÂItem The Legal Basis of Planning in Wyoming(2018) William J. Gribb, Jeffrey D. HamerlinckThis publication provides a basic background of the legal foundation upon which planning is built in Wyoming. It is the third in a series of articles on land use and community planning in Wyoming.ÂItem Targeting Conservation Easement Purchases to Benefit Wildlife(2015) Benjamin S. Rashford, Abigail M. Scott, Matthew Hayes, Hall SawyerThe objective of this bulletin is to demonstrate how residential development potential of private agricultural land can be used to better target conservation easements to achieve the maximum benefit for wildlife given limited conservation dollars.Item Residential Development Effects on Firefighting Costs in the Wildland-Urban Interface(2015) Anna M. Scofield, Benjamin S. Rashford, Donald M. McLeod, Roger H. Coupal, Scott N. Lieske, Shannon E.This bulletin examines how different patterns of housing development in the WUI influence firefighting costs in the Rocky Mountain West and explores ways local governments could increase firefighting efficiency through strategic land use planning.Item Local Government Land-Use Planning in Wyoming: Purpose, Process, and Benefits(2016) William J. Gribb, Jeffrey D. HamerlinckThe goal of this document is to provide an overview of the origins, purpose, process, and benefits of local government land-use planning in Wyoming to empower citizens to become part of the process in their local communities.Item Population Growth in Wyoming - 2010-2015(2018) David T. Taylor, Nicole KorfantaA report on the population growth in Wyoming from 2010-2015.ÂItem Understanding Wyoming's Land Resources: Land-Use Patterns and Development Trends(2013) Jeffrey D. Hamerlinck, Scott N. Lieske, William J. GribbThis publication provides an introduction to Wyoming’s land resources and the concept of land use, including land ownership patterns, land-use activities and functions, and the drivers behind recent land-use patterns and development trends.ÂItem Public Opinion on Natural Resource Conservation in Wyoming(2014) Kit Freedman, Nicole KorfantaA report on public opinion involving conservation: Statewide poll results reflected Wyomingites’ views that the current and future condition of the state and its resources remains positive. Overall, voters displayed a strong interest in conservation and were in favor of dedicating additional state funds to protect land, air, water, wildlife habitat, and ranchlands in Wyoming.Item Second Home Growth in Wyoming: 2000-2010(2012) David T. Taylor, Shawn G. LanningWith an abundance of outdoor amenities, Wyoming is a popular place to have a temporary residence for seasonal recreation or other occasional use. Growth in the number of these “second homesâ€� plays an important role in driving residential development in Wyoming. This is a report on second home growth in Wyoming from 2000-2010.Item Conservation Easements: An Introductory Review for Wyoming(2002) Allison Perrigo, Jon IversenIn the rural West, including Wyoming, the purpose of many conservation easements is to protect the land’s agricultural use and open space. This is a review of Wyoming's conservation easementsItem Wyoming's State of the Space: A Comprehensive Review of Land Use Trends in Wyoming(2009) Diana Hulme, Chamois Andersen, Katelyn Parady, Jeff Hammerlinck, Scott Lieske, Indy BurkeA comprehensive review of land use trends in Wyoming, this document compiles eight years of collaborative research efforts by UW faculty for the Open Spaces Initiative.