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The Irony of a Burn Ban
There is some risk to prescribed fires, but that risk must be compared to the risk of not conducting fuel treatments and having the forest burn completely.
Testimony on Preventing Pandemics Through U.S. Wildlife-Borne Disease Surveillance
The conservation of intact, healthy ecosystems is the first line of defense against the spillover of zoonotic diseases.
Red Tape Prevents Old-Growth Forest Restoration
Ensuring that resources make it to the ground in a timely manner will require policy change.
Mountain & Prairie Podcast: Action-Oriented Conservationist
A podcast about PERC’s unique approach to conservation and how markets can help address western conservation issues.
3 Ways Markets Are Protecting Our Environment
Markets can save the environment. In fact, they’re already doing It.
A Broad Interpretation of WOTUS Undermines Wetland Conservation
PERC filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Can the Big Bad Wolf Save Your Life?
Freakonomics Radio: Research from PERC fellows shows a general economic benefit to the presence of wolves, but complexities abound.
Empowering Good Samaritan Mine Cleanups
Private partners are ready to act, and it’s time policymakers free them to start remediating abandoned mines.
Reconciling the Past and Forging a Future for the African Wildlife Economy
Africa’s iconic wildlife forms a key part of the continent’s identity and is globally significant, both ecologically and economically. As the twenty-first century progresses, how is Africa’s economy likely to evolve and what role will this vital natural heritage play within it?