Description
Book Synopsis: The National Wildlife Refuges provides a comprehensive examination of the laws and policies governing management of the national wildlife refuges, offering for the first time a practical description and analysis of the management regime outlined in the 1997 National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act. The 1997 act is the first new statute governing a system of federal public lands enacted since the 1970s. The evolution of law governing the refuge system parallels broader trends in public land management and environmental protection, making the refuge system a valuable case study for those interested in environmental management, policy, and law.
The book:
- describes the National Wildlife Refuge System and its legal history
- offers a detailed breakdown of the 1997 act, including its purpose, designated uses, comprehensive planning provisions, substantive management criteria, and public participation aspects
- considers individual refuges and specific issues that apply to only certain refuges
- discusses oil and gas development in refuges
- offers observations about how well the refuge system law resolves historic tensions and achieves modern conservation goals
A separate chapter examines the special rules governing refuges in Alaska and considers the contentious debate over the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Appendixes offer a reference of acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology of the refuge system's development, key statutory provisions (including the full text of the 1997 act), and basic information about each national wildlife refuge.
With an approach to conservation that is increasingly prevalent around the world, the National Wildlife Refuge System is an important model for sustainable resource management, and the book's analyses of the refuge system's ecological management criteria, conflicts between primary and subsidiary uses, and tension between site-specific standards and uniform national goals all offer important lessons for environmental governance generally.
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Looking for a comprehensive guide to the laws and policies governing the management of national wildlife refuges? Look no further than "The National Wildlife Refuges: Coordinating A Conservation System Through Law." This groundbreaking book is the first to provide a practical description and analysis of the management regime outlined in the 1997 National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act. With its extensive coverage, it's a must-have resource for anyone interested in environmental management, policy, and law.
What sets this book apart is its detailed breakdown of the 1997 act. Learn about its purpose, designated uses, comprehensive planning provisions, substantive management criteria, and public participation aspects. Gain insightful knowledge about individual refuges and the specific issues that apply to them. Explore the chapter on oil and gas development in refuges, offering a unique perspective on a highly debated topic in today's conservation efforts.
For those with a special interest in Alaskan refuges, this book has you covered. Dive deep into the special rules governing refuges in Alaska and discover the contentious debate over the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. With carefully curated appendixes and reference materials, including acronyms and abbreviations, a chronology of the refuge system's development, and key statutory provisions, you'll have all the information you need at your fingertips.
But this book goes beyond just the facts and figures. It offers important lessons for environmental governance and sustainable resource management. As the National Wildlife Refuge System serves as a model for conservation worldwide, the book's analysis of ecological management criteria, conflicts between primary and subsidiary uses, and tension between site-specific standards and national goals are crucial for understanding effective environmental stewardship.
Don't miss out on this transformative resource. Get your copy of "The National Wildlife Refuges: Coordinating A Conservation System Through Law" today and take your understanding of conservation law to new heights!
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