Saving Western Forests from Wildfire
Holly Fretwell, Jonathan Wood October 19, 2021While some threats to national forests, like climate change, may require long-term policy changes, there is an urgent need to address extreme wildfire risks now.
Popular Press
PERC fellows and staff regularly write op-eds and features for the popular press. Writing by our contributors appears in outlets ranging from The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times to national magazines to regional newspapers and online publications.
Montana’s Wildlife Depends On Private Sector Partners
Catherine E. Semcer, Jack Smith October 19, 2021Montana is changing, and it needs new policy tools to conserve the natural wonders that make it The Last Best Place.
Visitors Can Keep National Parks from Being Loved to Death
Tate Watkins October 19, 2021Fee revenues not only help manage the snowballing costs of visitor impacts amidst record attendance, they can also ensure we preserve parks into the future.
Improve Policies to Reduce the Risk of Future Catastrophic Wildfires
Hannah Downey October 1, 2021After a summer of flames and smoke, policymakers can—and must—improve policies to reduce the risk of future catastrophic wildfires.
Transferable Landowner Hunting Tags Have Potential
Jack Smith September 29, 2021Montana needs new, collaborative solutions that address the needs of landowners while enhancing wildlife conservation.
Climate Change Isn’t the Only Reason for Wildfire
Kat Dwyer August 20, 2021To foster more resilient forests and healthier fire cycles, forest restoration must be prioritized.
The Wolf Wars Are Back
Shawn Regan August 20, 2021Wolf conflicts are back not just because their populations have recovered but also because federal policy has been slow to respond.
Pushing for Civilian Climate Corps Highlights Underlying Obstacles to Restoring Public Lands
Tate Watkins July 26, 2021Establishing a new corps program will not resolve fundamental obstacles that hinder broad conservation and restoration work.
Western Drought Highlights Need Reduce Wildfire Risk
Jonathan Wood July 26, 2021States, 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
Holly Fretwell July 6, 2021PERC research fellow Holly Fretwell appears on C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss how we can foster resilient forests and mitigate wildfire risk.