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The County may also be able to develop programs through the ERDC that can help to educate residents on the stewardship of their private land for biodiversity protection . 5 . Recognition of the importance . of economic factors ( e . g . financing and markets ) in shaping trends in land use While the SOCF report makes some references throughout to the role of economics , we feel that it is important to acknowledge that economic factors , in particular financing and markets , play a significant role in promoting both negative and positive trends in land use patterns . These decisions or policies then indirectly affect the kind of landscape that is shaped over time , and thereby the suitability of the land for its full complement of native species . Thereby we can add some proposals that - might help • Encourage local governments , in collaboration with State and Federal and non - governmental organizations , to engage private banks and financing entities and businesses that can market local products ( such as grocery chains ) . Such encouragement may be required if , for example , local produce is to be sold in local supermarkets , who currently are bound through contract to sell California and Florida produce . The expansion of local markets would provide clear economic incentive for preservation of local farms . Only with some creative mechanisms , which the County may be able to foster , will we be able to get locally produced foods and other products on local shelves in stores , hopefully at competitive prices . • Create a more cooperative and goal - sharing rapport and working environment of the business community . Get financing institutions to back alternative development plans , schemes , and technologies . Financing that can foster small - scale individualized residential development will help to alleviate large scale fragmentation that comes with mid and large scale residential developments , and will also help � 2� d *d "Id � ZS old 5 5 **d �5I'd