At a time of rapid regional growth and fragmentation as a result of development, supporting large, working cattle ranches by minimizing the impact of brucellosis is an urgent priority for habitat conservation.
Author Archives: Kat Dwyer
Brucellosis Compensation Fund
A market solution for conserving elk and open space.
Testimony on Overcrowding in National Parks
There is no “one size fits all” solution to accommodate crowding at parks. Park superintendents should have the flexibility to respond creatively with solutions best suited for their individual parks.
Harnessing Partnerships to Accelerate Forest Project Environmental Reviews
Reducing wildfire risk will require reducing barriers to getting forest management work done on the ground.
Fire Suppression v. Forest Management
A podcast about the important role active forest management plays in mitigating wildfire.
Whose Land Is it Anyway?
A podcast about contentious access issues in the West.
VIDEO: Saving Yosemite from Environmentalists
An NBC Bay Area interview on the need for active forest management.
Performance-Based Wildlife Conservation Must Be Financially Sustainable
While the approach is a step in the right direction, it may be only a half measure toward providing countries with sufficient conservation funding to operate resilient programs.
Forest Management Requires ‘Good’ Fire
Prescribed burns are a necessary element for forest management and reducing wildfire risk.
Adoption Is a Vital Tool for Wild Horses
We can’t adopt our way out of the wild horse crisis, but continuing the Adoption Incentive Program is a far better solution than leaving animals to suffer on deteriorating rangelands.