Who is Doing Business on a Working Landscape?

All businesses use land. Some businesses like forestry, construction, and mining make their living selling the land and its natural resources. Others, like farms, make their living using the land growing crops and raising animals. Still others, like restaurants or convenience stores, have almost nothing to do with the land except to use it as a place to locate their business. No matter how businesses make their money, it can be difficult for businesses to fit into a working landscape unless they attempt to strike a balance between economics, ecological, and social needs.

You may find many types of businesses in a working landscape. They each fit into a landscape differently. For the landscape to be considered a working landscape, each of these businesses must decide how they affect the ecology and fulfill our social needs. You may find that some of these businesses have to work harder to be part of a working landscape. Or, they may not belong in a working landscape at all. What considerations do you think should be made before starting a business in a landscape?

Guided tours	Landfill	Car repair garage
Chemical company	Power plant	Factory
Mine	Laundromat	Cemetery
Marina	Bus station	Airport
Amusement park	Research station	Landscape company
Retail shop	Pet breeders	Gas station
Manufacturing plant	Car dealership	Colleges/Universities
Museum	Lumber company	Mall
Taxis	Grocery store	Paper mill
Zoo	Printing shop	Resort
Golf course	Ski lodge	Meat packing plant
Movie theatre	Department store	Junkyard
Restaurant	Campground	Farm

Can you think of any other business not on this list that might do business in a working landscape?