マサチューセッツ州における農地保全とオープンスペース計画

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THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY IS TO EXAMINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POLICIES OF FARMLAND PRESERVATION AND OPEN SPACE PLANNING IN MASSACHUSETTS. THE RESULTS SHOW THAT THE PURCHASE OF FARMLAND DEVELOPMENT LIGHT PROGRAM HAS BEEN EFFECTIVE FOR THE STATE AND COMMUNITY OPEN SPACE PLANS AS AN METHOD OF PRESERVING RURAL LANDSCAPES. BUT INCREASINGLY HIGHER LAND PRICES AND SHORTAGE OF THE STATE BUDGET ARE GREAT PROBLEMS. IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION LAND TRUSTS WAS DISCUSSED FOR SOLVING THESE PROBLEMS.