Preserving Texas' Natural Heritage, PRP 31
Date
1978
Authors
Arnold, R. Keith
Hamilton, John P.
Kennard, Don
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Publisher
LBJ School of Public Affairs
Abstract
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Description
Texas is rich is history, culture, and in the variety of its natural features, but with accelerating development, much
of Texas' heritage will be lost or damaged beyond repair.
The LBJ School seminar studied the heritage preservation
activities of other states, worked with the new
national heritage program, and reviewed current heritage
efforts in Texas. It viewed the work of the Texas Historical
Commission as a model to be used in recommending a
Natural Heritage Program.
This report reviews the needs and opportunities for
natural heritage preservation in Texas, presents the elements
required for a successful heritage program, explains
how Texas can build a Heritage Preservation Program for
the protection of irreplaceable resources, and recommends
that the Legislature establish such a program in the next
session.