Ecosystem service research has long been dominated by a monetary interpretation of value,
neglecting other social perspectives on the importance of ecosystems for human well-being …

Before European settlement the plains bison (Bison bison bison) numbered in the tens of
millions across most of the temperate region of North America. Within the span of a few …

Rural communities throughout the postindustrial world are in the midst of a significant
transition, sometimes referred to as rural restructuring, as traditional land uses, economic …

Rurality is perceived by many to be a deficit or challenge when it comes to teacher
recruitment and retention. However, recently, some have argued that moving away from a …

A structural model of regional economic growth is estimated using data for 2243 rural US
counties. Five indices designed to capture specific amenity and quality of life characteristics …

Low‐density rural home development is the fastest‐growing form of land use in the United
States since 1950. This “exurban” development (∼ 6–25 homes/km2) includes urban fringe …

The over 300 million ha of public and private rangelands in the United States are
characterized by low and variable precipitation, nutrient-poor soils, and high spatial and …

While there is an assumption that values toward wildlife have changed in the United States
over the last half of the twentieth century, few studies have addressed this topic. This article …

Rapid urbanization of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area exemplifies the dominant US
Southwest urban growth pattern of the past six decades. Using a combination of …

It is not yet fully clear why the rate of population growth, economic conditions, and land-use
patterns change more rapidly in some areas of the West than in others. Some counties are …