Communities located in moist climates have higher resiliency. Conversely, communities in drier climates have fewer economic options and are less resilient. Ecosystem management requires strong cooperation among local governments and agencies. People interpret ecosystem management differently, the concepts are still evolving. Regional economies are experiencing growth, especially metropolitan and recreation counties.
Regional economies are diverse and have high resiliency.
At the county level, economic resiliency varies. Over half of the counties have low resiliency. Recreation on federal lands is highly valued. On National Forest System and BLM lands, timber, grazing, and recreation uses are important to local and regional economies.