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Land Use Issues: The Last Settler's Syndrome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 January 2015

Peter A. Groothuis
Peter A. Groothuis*
Affiliation:
Department of Economics, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
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Abstract

In the last settler's syndrome, each new settler wants the area to remain as it was on their arrival. Newcomers' preferences often differ from long-term residents, and conflicts arise. To explore land use issues among various groups, a survey of opinions on mountain views was developed and administered to Watauga County residents in western North Carolina. Watauga County provides an interesting case study, because it is a growing area with an influx of newcomers along with long-time residents. The results suggest that agreements can be achieved on some land use issues, whereas disagreements will arise on others.

Keywords

billboardscontingent valuationland usescenic amenitieswind energyR14Q51
Type
Research Article
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Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics , Volume 42 , Issue 2 , May 2010 , pp. 357 - 365
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Copyright © Southern Agricultural Economics Association 2010

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