Montana Zoning Vs. Cappuccino Cowboys. Keeping the Wild in the West

Once unthinkable, zoning is now being considered by Montana counties to prevent subdividing open space and ranch land.

The time has come to consider zoning the whole 2,600-square-mile county.

That is the only way, Skinner has reluctantly decided, for Gallatin County to preserve its wild landscapes and also save a treasured way of life in farm and ranching communities.

TOM ARRANDALE

Full Story: http://www.governing.com/articles/10env.htm

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Time to cash in?
Lifetime rancher Roger Preston figures most years, he works for free.

Preston sees the rural character of Star Valley changing. Agricultural lands are being subdivided and developed, and open spaces are disappearing.

By JEFF GEARINO
Southwest Wyoming bureau

Full Story: http://www.trib.com/articles/2006/10/16/news/wyoming/d630f13d1a737322872572080020ffff.txt