Reports
The Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota tracks research and studies on park and trail benefits, land use and land conservation. If you would like to recommend that a report or study be added to the list, please contact the Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota office at 651-726-2457 or by e-mail at info@parksandtrails.org.
Minnesota Calling: Conservation Facts, Trends and Challenges
This 50 page report discusses the challenges facing conservation in Minnesota over the next 25 years and examines why the development and implementation of a long-term conservation vision for Minnesota is necessary. Written by Dave Dempsey with research by Cheryl Appeldorn, this report was published by the Minnesota Campaign for Conservation in February 2006.
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The Economic Value of Open Space: Implications for Land Use Decisions
This 64-page report was commissioned by Embrace Open Space, a group of nonprofit organizations conducting a campaign to encourage Twin Cities residents to become more involved in local land-use decisions. Prepared by Paul A. Anton for Wilder Research, this the second edition of this report was published in December 2005.
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Enjoying and Protecting Our Land & Water: Minnesota's 2003-2008 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
This 50 page Minnesota outdoor recreation policy-planning document is designed to guide outdoor recreation decision-makers and managers on policy and funding issues. Edited by Linda Picone, this State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) was published by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in 2002.
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