Natural resources policy

 Natural Resources Policy
An increasing population implies additional pressure on natural resources to ensure all
people with necessary amenities and products. In order to feed people, the agricultural industry
needs to increase the volumes of harvests and meat. The latter, in its turn, means increasing the
number of livestock and subsequent overgrazing. Due to its geographical location, Colorado
(especially, Rio Blanco County) is a favorable place for the development of the agriculture
industry oriented on meat products. As a result, it has been a matter of high importance to
introduce a specific policy related to livestock grazing interwoven with overall laws on keeping
livestock in order to protect natural resources.