Land Use.
The southwestern corner of Alberta is one of the most beautiful places on earth. It is gifted with open prairies that lead to rolling foothills, which culminate into the Rocky Mountains protruding from the horizon. Despite the obvious beauty, I am struck by the questions of how to best steward this land and what human activity can these ecosystems support without causing generational harm. This can be a contentious question, especially when the well-being of families is at risk. One way to address this issue is to examine the struggles faced by the local population. If the people are struggling to afford food from the only grocery store in town, then maybe we should use more land for food production. On the other hand, if the community is struggling to maintain their homes and businesses, then using land to boost economic input could be beneficial. Understanding our local ecosystems is also vital in determining the impact of land use on future generations.
It's important to remember that everyone faces unique struggles. As a result, we should be mindful of this to maintain a positive sense of community.
