Deterioration of southern Arizona's grasslands: effects of new Federal Legislation concerning public grazing lands

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Ariz. Law Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6236141

Cox, D T

The southwestern desert is ecologically fragile. Extensive deterioration of range lands through woody plant invasion, arroyo cutting, and a general drying of the streams and soils, has occurred in the past one hundred years. Livestock grazing is one of the major causes cited for this deterioration. Much of the land affected is now under the control of some governmental entity. Mounting public concern has led to extensive study and an overhauling of legislation at the Federal level. The new law requires comprehensive planning coordinated with public input to establish the future uses and protections for these lands. State lands should coordinate as far as possible with the emergent plans on the Federal level. It is during these planning years that the future trends and uses of most of the Southwest will be determined. This is the time for all interested public groups to become actively involved.

• OSTI ID: 6236141
• Journal Information: Ariz. Law Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Ariz. Law Rev.; (United States) Vol. 20:3; ISSN ALRED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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