Military Land Management

Summary

This is an abstract from the "Public Lands, Public Sites: Research, Engagement, and Collaboration" session, at the 88th annual meeting of the Society for American Archaeology.

Military lands have evolved over the years, beginning as coastal defenses and outposts on the frontier, to major military installations that are small self-contained cities. Beyond their significance for national security and training, these lands contain natural and cultural resources that present unique challenges in terms of management and sustainability. Further complicating the issue, management practices have been contested both in the U.S. and in other countries, by the public and other interest groups. Consequently, varying perspectives have emerged about their legitimacy, control of space, and related land use issues for surrounding communities. This presentation addresses these topics and explores some of the management practices that include stakeholder groups, cultural resources managers, and concerned citizens.

This Resource is Part of the Following Collections

• Public Lands, Public Sites: Research, Engagement, and Collaboration   •
• Society for American Archaeology 88th Annual Meeting, Portland, OR (2023)

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Record Identifiers

Abstract Id(s): 36660.0