Glacier National Park in Montana share boundaries with Canada, an American Indian
reservation and a national forest. Along the North Fork of the Flathead River, the park also borders
about 17,000 acres of private lands that are currently used for ranching, timber, and agriculture. This
land is an important part of the habitat and migratory routes for several endangered species that
frequent the park. These private lands are essentially the ones available for development in the
region.
With encouragement from the park, local landowners initiated a land-use planning effort to
guide the future of the North Fork. The park is a partner in an interlocal agreement that calls for
resource-management agencies to work together and with the more than 400 private owners in the
area. A draft plan has been prepared, with the objective of maintaining traditional economic uses but
limiting new development that would damage park resources. Voluntary action by landowner, in
cooperation with the park, and the country, is helping to restrict small-lot subdivisions, maintain
wildlife corridors, and minimize any harmful impact on the environment.
The willingness of local landowners to participate in this protection effort may have been
stimulated by concerns that Congress would impose a legislative solution. Nevertheless, many local
residents want to retain the existing character of the area. The meetings between park officials and
landowners have led to a dramatically improved understanding of all concerns.
【題組】50. According to paragraph 3, the author implies that landowners might be respondent to
environment concerns for which of the following reasons?
(A) They want to improve their image.
(B) They are worried about federal legislation.
(C) They intend to stimulate economic growth of this area.
(D) They used to cooperate with the government officials.
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