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Public Lands and Outdoor Recreation
Reining in the BLM’s Wild Horse Crisis
Wild horse and burro management is a nuanced and emotional issue that requires more than a one-size-fits-all solution.
The National Park Fee Hike
The role of entrance fees in funding park management.
We Will Better Protect National Parks for Just Pennies More Per Visit
For the price of an ice cream cone at Yellowstone’s Canyon Lodge we will collectively be investing millions in the future of our beloved public lands.
Deferred Maintenance and Operational Needs of the National Park Service
PERC’s testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Wildfire Budget ‘Fix’ Won’t Solve Fire Problem
The “fix” will free up funds to spend on forest restoration projects but will do little to reverse the recent increase in wildfire expenditures.
National Parks Are Underfunded — Overhauling Fees Will Help
Our national treasures are too important to hang on the whims of political funding decisions.
State-Owned Lands in the Eastern United States: Lessons from State Land Management in Practice
Eastern states demonstrate innovative state land policies that provide lessons for federal land management.
How to Reduce Conflicts Over Public Lands in the West
Federal land management is more likely to produce acrimony and lawsuits than cooperation. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Markets and the Environment: Friends or Foes?
The environmental movement will have to rely more on market solutions if we wish to conserve our precious natural resources.