Recognizing Private Lands for their Public Benefits
Whitney TiltAmid growing public interest in the future of elk populations in the West, the essential role of ranchers and other landowners must gain recognition.
Whitney Tilt is a PERC impact fellow, Executive Director of the AFFTA Fisheries Fund, Vice Chair of the Montana Conservation Corps, a principal of Conservation BenchMarks, a consultant on natural resource conservation, and a partner in High Country Apps LLC, developing interactive field guides for smartphones and tablets.
Amid growing public interest in the future of elk populations in the West, the essential role of ranchers and other landowners must gain recognition.
This report presents findings from an extensive survey and numerous discussions with landowners, which reveal attitudes toward wildlife and point the way to solutions that can support landowners and wildlife in the valley.
If we overlook the importance of private landowners in conserving wildlife, we risk jeopardizing what we love.
A look at the nature of public land recreation and how markets can enhance opportunities to protect open space.
Hunters and anglers help fund public land conservation. Should others pitch in?