Allowing such “nonuse rights” to public natural resources would enable markets to advance environmental goals, leading to more stable and less contentious outcomes.
Author Archives: Kat Dwyer
PERC Research in Science Magazine: “Allow ‘nonuse rights’ to conserve natural resources”
By allowing for non-use rights, environmentalists can express their values in the marketplace, rather than relying on political, legal, or administrative processes.
Climate One on 30×30
A podcast on ’30 by 30′ and how to engage private lands.
Climate Change Isn’t the Only Reason for Wildfire
To foster more resilient forests and healthier fire cycles, forest restoration must be prioritized.
The Wolf Wars Are Back
Wolf conflicts are back not just because their populations have recovered, but also because federal policy has been slow to respond.
Bureaucratic Red Tape Makes Wildfires Worse
A podcast on the bureaucratic obstacles that impede forest restoration.
“Basically, We Created a Powder Keg”
A podcast on how to better manage federal forests to prevent large wildfires.
PERC Senior Fellow Appointed to EPA Science Advisory Board
PERC congratulates PERC Senior Fellow Sheila Olmstead on being appointed as a charter member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Advisory Board.
Public Access to Private Land Case Highlights the Role Private Lands Play in Conservation
PERC joined the Western Landowners Alliance, the New Mexico Habitat Conservation Initiative, the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, and the Utah Farmers Union to file an amicus brief in support of private land conservation.
Testimony Before the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee on the Civilian Climate Corps
Corps programs are limited in their ability to resolve obstacles that hinder broader conservation and restoration efforts.