Wild horse and burro management is a nuanced and emotional issue that requires more than a one-size-fits-all solution.
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The Monkey Selfie Case
An example of how litigation-driven environmentalism falls short when resolving conservation conflicts.
The National Park Fee Hike
The role of entrance fees in funding park management.
Prevention and Recovery
Yes, the Endangered Species Act prevents extinction. But why don’t we recover more species?
Recovering the Utah Prairie Dog
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service chooses cooperation over conflict.
Deferred Maintenance and Operational Needs of the National Park Service
PERC’s testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
The Elephant Trophy Ban That Wasn’t
After dizzying flip-flops, will the US continue to support hunting-based conservation programs?
Wildfire Budget ‘Fix’ Won’t Solve Fire Problem
The “fix” will free up funds to spend on forest restoration projects but will do little to reverse the recent increase in wildfire expenditures.
What Can the Man Who Saved a Billion Lives Teach Us About the Future of Environmentalism?
It’s time to face environmental challenges through innovation to create a healthier and more prosperous world.
Property Rights, Regulatory Capture, and Exploitation of Natural Resources
How the strength of property rights to individual extractive firms affects a regulator’s choice over exploitation rates for a natural resource