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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I mining are directly related to National Forest activities in the HRU, and many residents spend large amounts of their leisure time in the Forest as well. 5.7.3 Attitudes, Beliefs and Values Animas HRU residents represent a wide cross-section of attitudes, beliefs and values. The community is diverse, cosmo- politan and easily polarized on issues, including those relating to natural resource management. 5.7.4 Social Organization The standard social services available in most small American cities are found in Durango, including a four-year college. Because of its diverse population and economic base, the Animas HRU is not as vulnerable to social disruption from projects such as mineral or ski area development as most other communities in southwest Colorado might be. 5.7.5 Population and Land Uses Population increases of the past decade have created a problem with the conversion of agricultural lands to residential and commercial uses, particularly when converted lands are adja- cent to the National Forest. Loss of access and key big game winter range are two adverse effects. Recreational use of the National Forest is growing as populations increase, with much of the increased use occurring on forest lands in the Animas HRU. Vegetation treatment is necessary to maintain the scenic views people are accustomed to and to provide for increased capacity on big game winter range to compensate for the rapid loss of private land." 5.8 HISTORICAL AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES According to page 13 of the Definite Plan Report (1959) and the Draft Management Plan (DMP) (1985) prepared by Reclamation, 5.0-25