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Tucker, Evelyn – 1984
This document presents a rationale and procedures for a series of workshops on land use planning. It was developed initially as a response to the need for information and materials for land use planning in rural Alaska. A four cycle planning model is provided and a suggested format is offered for an individual workshop session. Each session…
Descriptors: Community Planning, Environmental Education, Higher Education, Land Use
Gilligan, Brian – Heritage Communicator, 1987
Offers some generalizations resulting from the Hunters Wetlands Trust of New South Wales (Australia). Deals with credibility and factual information, use of the broadcast and print media, field days, the use of local talent, timing and opportunism, lobbying, positive thinking, the magnifier effect and evaluation. (TW)
Descriptors: Communications, Conservation (Environment), Ecological Factors, Environmental Education
Johns, Maria – New Ground, 1992
Compares present agriculture practices to permaculture farming techniques, presents a historical perspective of permaculture and where these techniques are being successfully practiced around the world. Inserts (vignettes) enumerate the principles of permaculture and the background of Bill Mollison who conceptualized this farming practice. (MCO)
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Agricultural Trends, Agriculture, Conservation (Environment)
Harris, Larry L.; Hepner, George F. – 1983
Control of urban development and preservations of open space have become increasingly controversial issues in recent years. This booklet was prepared to help citizens and local officials resolve these types of issues. It is intended to provide a framework for positive discussions between citizens and local officials, and includes an introduction…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Citizen Participation, Citizen Role, Community Cooperation
Mohonk Trust, New Paltz, NY. – 1979
This publication is the first of a series of manuals that present environmental guidelines for planning and implementing ecologically sustainable projects. Attention is particularly directed to the agricultural situation and needs of developing nations. Subject areas discussed include: (1) users and uses (identifying the major purposes of the…
Descriptors: Agricultural Skills, Agronomy, Community Development, Community Programs
Herman, Marina Lachecki; Polich, Judith Y. – 1978
The 3-year Citizen Leadership Program was designed to develop citizen-directed planning in Wisconsin. The first year focused on citizen involvement in land use planning; the second year, on community goal setting; and the third year, on community development projects. A representative group of 30 citizens participated in the program's workshops…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Apathy, Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education
Southern Rural Development Center, Mississippi State, MS. – 1985
In fiscal year (FY) 1985 the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC) was engaged in 24 major activities that responded to the rural problems of the region and supported the community development efforts of 29 land-grant universities in 13 southern states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The work of the SRDC Business Management Network…
Descriptors: Community Development, Computer Oriented Programs, Conferences, Extension Education