The Capacity of the National Wildlife Refuge System to Conserve Threatened and Endangered Animal Species in the United States

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that the extent, endurance, and effectiveness of the National Wildlife Refuge System are largely dependent on macroeconomic policy. Evidence is drawn from the impact of other federal programs and policies facilitating economic growth on those policies governing the refuge system.

Economic Programs, Economic policy, United States. National Wildlife Refuge System

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Protecting Rare, Old-Growth, Forest-Associated Species under the Survey and Manage Program Guidelines of the Northwest Forest Plan

Article Abstract:

The article examines continuing challenges that inhibit the success of the Northwest Forest Plan, specifically the conflict of conservation and timber harvest goals, ongoing litigation, and unresolved political issues. Implications for species conservation are discussed.

Case studies, Political aspects, Protection and preservation, Forest policy, Old growth forests, Pacific Northwest

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Economic Growth and Biodiversity Loss in an Age of Tradable Permits

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A suggestion is made for investigating caps for economic activity based on established ecological thresholds and incorporating these into tradable permit schemes.

Strategy & planning, Planning, Emissions credit trading, Emissions trading, Environmental policy research, Company business planning, Environmental permits

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