A study of national protected area systems in both developed and developing countries that have made a transformation from “fortress parks” to a sustainable use model.
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How Water Markets Can End Conflicts
By Clay J, Landry To the Reader Water has been an important concern in the West since the days of the Gold Rush. With today’s rapidly growing populations, many western states are facing greater pressure than ever from ranchers, farmers, environmentalists and the residents of growing cities to divide water among competing interests. The century-oldContinue reading “How Water Markets Can End Conflicts”
Green Places and Open Spaces
By Matthew Brown and Holly Lippke Fretwell To the Reader Public lands are used for countless purposes. They provide recreation to hikers, skiers, and naturalists; they provide habitat for abundant species of wildlife; and through timber and other resources they provide money and jobs for local and state economies. Not surprisingly this variety of usesContinue reading “Green Places and Open Spaces”
Conservative Conservation:
Modest reforms, especially in Interior Department and Forest Service policies, could bring about major advances in achieving environmental goals. This booklet offers concrete proposals for endangered species protection, federal land trusts, grazing permits, recreation fees, and water management. These recommendations can be implemented readily by the Bush administration, in some cases with cooperation from Congress.Continue reading “Conservative Conservation:”
Sticking With Soy
Soybeans are as much a part of the American diet as corn on the cob, just not as obvious. From margarine and cooking oils to salad dressings and nondairy coffee creamers, soybeans have made a place for themselves. Now, a new soy-based adhesive is shaking up the glue industry. This adhesive, which can join twoContinue reading “Sticking With Soy”
In Farmers and Ranchers Do We Trust?
These nine lessons address controversial environmental topics within the agricultural sector and help students understand the incentives facing agricultural decision makers.
Tire Power
More than 270 million tires are discarded every year and that number continues to grow. The good news is that 64 percent of those tires are now being reused as flooring, fuel, automobile parts, and even playground surfaces. Others are retreaded to sell again overseas and of course some end up in landfills. The largestContinue reading “Tire Power”
Opinions on Environmental Education
One of four experts who offer differing opinions on environmental education.
Leasing Trees
Protecting forest lands in developing countries often meets with strong resistance. Rather than create parks or reserves, many governments feel compelled to choose commercial development because of their urgent need for the revenues generated from logging and mining. Conservation International, a private nonprofit foundation based in Washington, D.C., is overcoming this resistance with cash. ByContinue reading “Leasing Trees”
Opinions on Environmental Education
One of four experts who offer differing opinions on environmental education.