East Kootenay Residents Land Use Coalition

Contrary to popular belief, preserving wilderness in the Rockies makes economic sense, says Ray Rasker.  In fact, it makes more sense than logging it, mining it or farming it.

Now, there are folks who will sneer at Rasker's assertion. They'll dismiss it as the pipe dreams of another environmental ideologue.

They'll call it bunk.

However, there's one small problem with that. Rasker is a resource economist. He holds a doctorate, and he's done a lot of research.