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Public Lands and Outdoor Recreation
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 Change Isn’t the Only Reason for Wildfire
To foster more resilient forests and healthier fire cycles, forest restoration must be prioritized.
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.
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.
Pushing for Civilian Climate Corps Highlights Underlying Obstacles to Restoring Public Lands
Establishing a new corps program will not resolve fundamental obstacles that hinder broad conservation and restoration work.
Western Drought Highlights Need to Reduce Wildfire Risk
States, tribes and the private sector are stepping up to restore America’s forests and reduce wildfire risks. Policy reforms could empower them to go even further.
C-SPAN: Reduce Regulatory Barriers to Mitigate Wildfire Risk
PERC research fellow Holly Fretwell appears on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal to discuss how we can foster resilient forests and mitigate wildfire risk.
Private Partners Can Help Foster More Resilient Forests
A podcast on the need for forest restoration to foster more resilient, healthy forests.