Research
Reports
Access Divided: State and Federal Recreation Management in the West
Outdoor recreation is a way of life in the western United States. Our newest Public Lands Report examines various approaches to recreation taken by public land agencies across the West and explores the ability of these different agencies to resolve competing recreational demands.
Breaking the Backlog: 7 Ideas to Address the National Park Deferred Maintenance Problem
Reform ideas that would enable parks to become more self-sufficient and less reliant on Congress for annual appropriations.
Managing Conflicts over Western Rangelands
This PERC Policy Series explores the underlying issues fueling grazing conflicts in the West, as well as what might be done to resolve them.
Charter Forests: A New Management Approach for National Forests
Is there room for innovation in national forest management? In this PERC Policy Series, Robert Nelson proposes “charter forests” as a new management approach.
Divided Lands: State vs. Federal Management in the West
A comparison of state and federal land management in the West.
Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations: Overcoming Obstacles to Tribal Energy Development
PERC’s new Policy Perspective explains how the government keeps tribes from developing their natural resources.
Silent Spring at 50: Reflections on an Environmental Classic
In this PERC Policy Series, Roger E. Meiners and Andrew P. Morriss argue that Rachel Carson’s red flag was raised too high.
Colony Collapse Disorder: The Market Response to Bee Disease
This policy series on Colony Collapse Disorder, a mysterious phenomenon affecting honey bees, shows how real people resolve environmental problems.
Fencing Fisheries in Namibia and Beyond: Lessons From the Developing World
The lessons from Namibia and other fisheries success stories discussed in this essay illustrate that property rights and environmental protection can happen anywhere.