The National Wildlife Refuges: Coordinating A Conservation System Through Law
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| Rating | : | 4.92 (975 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1559639911 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. 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,
It also thoughtfully explores the system's distinctive dominant use hierarchy approach to conservation management, and in so doing makes an important contribution to our contemporary environmental literature.". But it is much more than just a reference work. "This splendid book will be the indispensable source for everyone who wants to know about America's wildlife refuge system
Exactly what the title says it is Arthur Digbee This book covers exactly what the title promises: it gives the reader a primarily law-based overview of the US National Wildlife Refuge System. It consists of three main parts: an overview of various wildlife issues in general, an in-depth discussion of 1997 Refuge Improvement Act, and applications of general principles to management issues in specif. Four Stars John Riens What I was looking for.