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    "title": "Agricultural Ecosystems",
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    "abstract": "In this paper, Douglas P. Wheeler advocates for the conservation of agricultural ecosystems as essential to sustaining America's food production capacity and rural vitality. Drawing from his experiences in places like Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Wheeler outlines how agricultural lands not only contribute to scenic and ecological landscapes but also serve critical functional roles within broader land-use systems. He critiques the incompatibility often found between agricultural needs and park management priorities, and instead emphasizes integrated land use planning. The article presents a comprehensive overview of public and private strategies for farmland conservation—including preferential taxation, agricultural zoning, land trusts, and the purchase or transfer of development rights—highlighting the challenges and innovations in protecting working landscapes. Wheeler also underscores the importance of selecting and supporting capable farm operators as stewards of conserved lands, framing agricultural preservation as both an environmental and economic imperative.",
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    "date_published": "1983-01-01T08:00:00Z",
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