Research
Reports
Ecosystem Services: What are the Public Policy Implications?
For the last few decades, ecosystem services have been a popular theme in conservation policy. Should national governments be involved in enhancing their provision?
5 Myths about the Land and Water Conservation Fund
Amid political rhetoric over the reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, several misconceptions have emerged about how it works and what purpose it serves. In this PERC Policy Brief, we address common misconceptions about the program and offer several ideas for reform.
Access Divided: State and Federal Recreation Management in the West
Outdoor recreation is a way of life in the western United States. Our newest Public Lands Report examines various approaches to recreation taken by public land agencies across the West and explores the ability of these different agencies to resolve competing recreational demands.
Breaking the Backlog: 7 Ideas to Address the National Park Deferred Maintenance Problem
Reform ideas that would enable parks to become more self-sufficient and less reliant on Congress for annual appropriations.
Managing Conflicts over Western Rangelands
This PERC Policy Series explores the underlying issues fueling grazing conflicts in the West, as well as what might be done to resolve them.
Charter Forests: A New Management Approach for National Forests
Is there room for innovation in national forest management? In this PERC Policy Series, Robert Nelson proposes “charter forests” as a new management approach.
Divided Lands: State vs. Federal Management in the West
A comparison of state and federal land management in the West.
Unlocking the Wealth of Indian Nations: Overcoming Obstacles to Tribal Energy Development
PERC’s new Policy Perspective explains how the government keeps tribes from developing their natural resources.
Silent Spring at 50: Reflections on an Environmental Classic
In this PERC Policy Series, Roger E. Meiners and Andrew P. Morriss argue that Rachel Carson’s red flag was raised too high.