Integration of environmental stewardship and local economic development to enhance community health.

N C Med J

College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, 1060 William Moore Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606, USA.

Published: July 2011

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  • Environmental groups and local economic development advocates often have conflicting priorities, leading to philosophical disagreements during negotiations.
  • Examples of successful collaborations show that it is possible to balance environmental stewardship with economic growth.
  • These case histories illustrate how protecting natural ecosystems can also enhance community health and promote sustainable economic development.

Article Abstract

Environmental groups working to preserve natural ecosystems and groups working to enhance local economic development often find themselves on philosophically opposite sides of the negotiation table. Case histories of cooperative engagement are provided that serve as examples of how environmental stewardship is compatible with local economic development and community health.

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