Foundations of Natural Resources Policy and

Natural resources issues are complex, often emotional, and almost always political. Efforts to improve natural resources management practices must take into account the scientific aspects of an issue plus these other dimensions. This book explains how to address and resolve the human issues underlying natural resources problems. It shows how the policy sciences -- a systematic method for analyzing and proposing solutions -- can be applied to any natural resources policy and management problem. The policy sciences approach proves flexible, widely applicable, and useful in developing realistic alternatives in diverse situations.

The book begins with a discussion of what natural resources are, how people make decisions about using them, and how the policy sciences can be used toward improving policy and management practices. Ten case studies inside and outside the United States follow. Policy science methods are applied to such problems as endangered species conservation, urban parks, the development of energy projects, the relations between national parks and p

Preface

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Part 1. Improving Natural Resources Policy and Management

Learning about Natural Resources Policy and Management

3

(29)

Tim W. Clark

Andrew R. Willard

Analyzing Natural Resources Policy and Management

32

(15)

Tim W. Clark

Andrew R. Willard

Part 2. Case Studies: Analyzing Problems and Finding Solutions

Protecting Human Health from Ozone Pollution in Baltimore, Maryland: Revising the Current Policy

47

(33)

Alejandro Flores

Improving the Policy Process for the Restoration of Beaver Ponds Park, New Haven, Connecticut

80

(22)

Jessica Lawrence

Analysis of the Proposed Pumped-Storage Hydroelectric Power Projects, Sequatchie Valley, Tennessee

102

(16)

Christopher M. Elwell

Use of Turtle Excluder Devices to Save Sea Turtles Around the World

118

(31)

David Kaczka

How Everything Becomes Bigger in Texas: The Barton Springs Salamander Controversy

149

(24)

Katherine Lieberknecht

The Killing of Grizzly Bear 209: Identifying Norms for Grizzly Bear Management

173

(48)

Christina M. Cromley

Appraising Ecotourism in Conserving Biodiversity

221

(31)

Eva J. Garen

An Integrated Approach to Conservation and Human Development in the Management of Kyabobo Range National Park, Ghana

252

(36)

David Lyon

Local Participation in Conservation and Development Projects: Ends, Means, and Power Dynamics

288

(39)

Peter R. Wilshusen

Greening the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: Improving Environmental Management Practices in Refugee Situations

327

(26)

Gus Le Breton

Improving Natural Resources Policy and Management: Epilogue and Prologue

353

(6)

List of Abbreviations

359

(4)

List of Contributors

363

(3)

Index

366

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Foundations of Natural Resources Policy and Management

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