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1. 1. Billionaire Wilderness

   The Ultra-Rich in the Adirondacks

   

   Drawing on interviews, surveys, and case studies in Western mountain communities, the book shows how ultra-wealthy newcomers remake remote landscapes through land purchases, private clubs, philanthropy, and political influence; they champion conservation that often functions to exclude ordinary users, drive up property values, and reshape local governance to favor their interests. The result is growing inequality, cultural conflict with longstanding residents, and a reconfiguration of public lands and institutions in ways that preserve scenic amenities for the few while undermining democratic accountability and local economies.

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