This special issue of the journal Land Economics is the result of a 2019 workshop hosted by PERC that explored a range of outdoor recreation issues with a specific focus on funding.
Author Archives: Kat Dwyer
Testimony Before the U.S. House on America’s Wildfire Crisis
If Congress can work with the Forest Service to make reforms that promote collaboration instead of conflict and increase partnership opportunities, forest managers can make true progress to fix America’s forests.
Federal Bureaucracy Hinders Projects that Can Reduce Wildfire Risk
While the review process is meant to protect the environment, in the case of forest management, it hinders important restoration work and can do more harm than good.
Research Shows the Importance of Private Lands
A growing body of research shows just how important private landowners are to the success of wildlife conservation efforts worldwide, including the 30 by 30 initiative.
Running Dry in the American West
One way or another, people there will need to use less water.
Federal Court Strikes Down ESA Rules by Fiat
The decision is a huge blow to conservation and the rule of law.
Yellowstone’s Innovative Flood Response Offers a Lesson for All National Parks
The National Park Service should look to superintendents on the ground and provide the flexibility to continue experimenting in all aspects of operation.
A Step Toward True Tribal Sovereignty
An unprecedented agreement grants five tribes authority to co-manage Bears Ears National Monument.
PERC Reports: Summer 2022
This special issue of PERC Reports explores the thorny issues of forest management, wildfire mitigation, and regulatory reform.
Losing the Forest for the Trees
A century of fire suppression has altered the state of our forests.