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ECO.7:2 - Problem

An individually reasonable withdrawal can leave too little for other users or for renewal. Restricting withdrawals without maintaining the resource can also fail. A visible group of users may omit downstream parties, seasonal users or people whose access is difficult to defend. An ownership designation alone establishes neither the physical constraints nor effective rules for use and upkeep.