Purchase of Development Rights: Conserving Lands, Preserving Western Livelihoods.

Brodgen, M. 2001. Purchase of Development Rights: Conserving Lands, Preserving Western Livelihoods. Prepared for the Western Governor’s Association, Trust for Public Land, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy: Tucson, AZ. 24pp.

Provides a “how-to” primer for state policymakers and landowners interested in establishing purchase of development rights (PDR) programs to preserve open space and agricultural lands. Brief case studies illustrate what works and why.