Preservation in rural areas will often not have the support of other organizations, like historical societies or neighborhood organizations that are common in cities. The preservation effort needs to form its own non-profit organization to share the workload of monitoring and advising local officials and informing the public when the environment is threatened. Boundaries are important to understand where the responsibilities start and end, and should the group seek national register status these must be defensible. Goals lead to local protective devices, easement programs, land- use planning and education of the local population about the need for preservation. Contrary to our expectations, rural areas are highly regulated.
Commercial agriculture is one of the most highly regulated businesses in the United States.
Health-related decisions negatively impact the built environment.