Unshakeling the hands of our forest managers to get restoraiont work done on the ground.
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Learning the Right Lessons from L.A.’s Devastating Wildfires
Reactionary policies and misplaced priorities have shaped forest management for too long, often compounding the problem.
Wildfires Are Inevitable. Their Utter Destruction Isn’t.
To truly get a handle on the wildfire crisis, we should focus our energy on regulatory and litigious reform and unshackle the hands of our forest managers.
How to Manage the Forest to Make It Easier to Manage the Fires
Solving the wildfire crisis will certainly not be easy, but we know what we need to do.
PERC Statement on House Passage of Fix Our Forests Act
Proactive forest restoration, supported by bipartisan cooperation and streamlined regulations, is not just necessary—it is imperative.
PERC Launches Paradise Valley Fence Fund to Support Ranchers and Wildlife
New private fund helps expand wildlife-friendly fencing and conservation practices outside Yellowstone National Park
The L.A. Wildfires Should Be a Wake-up Call
While climate shifts may deepen the risks of wildfire, the primary drivers are policy-related.
PERC Statement on Grizzly Bear Listing Decision
Today’s decision penalizes conservation by holding the expansion of these populations against their delisting.
PERC Reports Winter 2024
This special issue of PERC Reports explores creative ideas to address the conservation challenges of the Pacific Northwest.