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Conservation in the New West of Montana

Region’s natural beauty draws newcomers, bolsters economy, triggers bitter battles

“Henry David Thoreau didn’t build a trophy home.”

Jim Barrett, Park County Environmental Council

Thanks to modern four-wheel-drive vehicles, you can live at an elevation of 7,000 feet and still be a soccer mom.

“It’s as much of a revolution and a change in the demographics as the horse was for the Plains Indian,” said archeologist Larry Lahren, who is also a Park County commissioner. “It’s been a revolution in terms of people moving into this area, particularly the hinterlands.”

By SCOTT McMILLION Chronicle Staff Writer

Full Story: http://bozemandailychronicle.com/articles/2008/04/18/news/000wealth.txt

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