A City Council Is Considering a Proposal to Change the Zoning

Essay

A city council is considering a proposal to change the zoning on a city-owned wilderness park so a corporation can build a new fertilizer factory.The park is a favorite spot for hikers, photographers, and birdwatchers.The stream running through it provides clean water to animals throughout the region.The corporation argues that any recreational loss will be offset by the jobs the factory will bring to the area.They say that people can have wilderness experiences elsewhere.Using the concept of ecosystem services, develop an argument for keeping the park.