The natural resources of the Susquehanna Heritage Area form the backdrop and underpinning of human civilization of this area. Landforms, ecology and climate dictated early habitations and later permanent settlement patterns. Human residents of the past two centuries altered and sought to tame this landscape to support their needs and interests. A quiet agricultural region eventually gave way to a network of cities and towns connected by roads and rail lines. Though human occupation of the past 200 years has often been at odds with the natural features of the landscape, considerable progress has been made in preserving and conserving areas of unspoiled forest, significant natural beauty, and valuable habitats for native species.
- Subtheme 1A: Hills, Valleys and Waterways: The Topographical Landscape
- Subtheme 1B: Impact Upon the Land
- Subtheme 1C: The Early Agricultural Landscape
- Subtheme 1D: From Mixed Farming to Specialization
- Subtheme 1E: Scenic and Natural Beauty: The Emerging Conservation Ethic
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