This reference manual is a glossary of words and terms related to conservation, ecology, and land use. The words and terms selected are those most likely to be encountered in textbooks and periodicals not intended for the professional resource manager or specialist. The glossary is intended to be used by Missouri teachers and youth group leaders.…

The remarkable habits of harvester, fungus, honeydew, slave- keeping, and parasitic ants are examined. (KM)

This seventh annual report discusses the state of the environment and new or continuing efforts to improve it. The topics are treated in two parts. The first part discusses events of the past year and cites new legislation, court rulings, and other major developments affecting the environment. Part two focuses on conditions and trends by analyzing…

This booklet is designed to assist prospective and established property owners in the selection, planning, and management of lake lands. It is organized into three parts: (1) selection and preparation of a building site; (2) property management; and (3) community development. These sections outline some basic guidelines for land development and…

The complex problems facing the manager of an outdoor recreation area are outlined and discussed. Eighteen chapters cover the following primary concerns of the manager of such a facility: (1) an overview of the management process; (2) the basic outdoor recreation management model; (3) the problem-solving process; (4) involvement of the public in…

When photographically reproduced for classroom use, the physical city as a visual tool of the urban past can be a valuable teaching technique. Suggestions for using city photographs in secondary classrooms are included. (Author/JR)

The legislative history of American Indian involvement in the submarginal lands issue is reviewed. (JC)

Although a number of recent federal initiatives explicitly require greater coordination of land use and air quality management, viable working relationships among the planning and regulatory agencies have not been developed. The concept of emission density zoning is endorsed. (Author/BT)

This document provides a set of generalized guidelines for the design of units in large family campgrounds. Managers of recreational lands have two responsibilities and goals: to protect the natural resources, and to provide an enjoyable experience for users. With these goals in mind, unique variables to each unit such as shade, site aesthetics,…

Presented are 12 learning stations containing displays relating to land use. The booklet gives the necessary information to duplicate the Land Use learning activities. The first section contains working drawings, materials list, approximate cost, and a photograph as well as a description of the model. The text of a sign giving directions to the…

As part of a statewide study of public opinion, "Illinois: Today and Tomorrow," questionnaires were distributed to a sample of Illinois residents to determine their perceptions of land use, planning, and zoning. Respondents were asked whether more, the same amount, or less land should be allocated to specific uses (homes, recreation,…

This study examines current and emerging issues relating to federal involvement in the land use planning, management, and control area and represents the perspective used to organize General Accounting Office (GAO) audit efforts. (Author)

The land use seminar described involves the use of 12 stations containing displays relating to land use. Each student is provided a data sheet and instructed to answer questions requiring the obtaining of data from the displays. Discussion questions are also included for later attention. The guide provides instructions for the construction of each…