Land-use planning, the environment, and siting intensive livestock facilities in the 21st century

Wayne J. Caldwell

Interpretive summary

Growth In the livestock Industry and corresponding manure production has contributed to concerns over air and water quality and is leading to significant conflict within many rural communities. If this conflict is not resolved there is a concern that the relationship between livestock producers and the community will deteriorate to one of acrimony, harassment and lawsuits, with the eventual loss of livestock production from a given community. Land use planning provides an opportunity for the community and livestock producers to work together to develop an approach that Is fair, equltable, and contributes to a vibrant livestock Industry.

Footnotes

Wayne J. Caldwell is with the County of Huron Department of Planning and Development, Goderich, Ontario, Canada, N7A 1M2, and is an associate graduate faculty member with the University of Guelph School of Rural Planning and Development.
Copyright 1998 by the Soil and Water Conservation Society

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