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Endangered species

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Incentivizing Wildlife Stewardship

Incentivizing Wildlife Stewardship

The Endangered Species Act has prevented 99% of listed species from going extinct, but only 2% of listed species have actually recovered. Property & Environment Research Center (PERC) believes we can do better. NOTE: this video was originally published to Pitchstonewaters.com on February 8, 2021

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Whooping Cranes Are Nesting in Texas for the First Time in Over a Century

“Whooping Cranes seem to be continuing their slow recovery. NOTE: this article was originally published to TexasMonthly.com on April 23, 2021. It was written by Asher Elbein. Feature photo is via U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service “Headquarters” Flickr page and is published here using CC 2.0 license

"Invasion Biology"

Tasmanian Devils Born on Australian Mainland for First Time in 3,000 Years

These animals probably disappeared from the Australian mainland in large part due to human impact. They will likely thrive when reintroduced – if they are protected. America also has species that were successfully reintroduced in places where people had killed them out. Wild turkey, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, bison, horses, wolves,

Endangered Science

Endangered Science

“As discussed below, of the many unscientific decisions of wildlife “management”, predator eradications are probably the worst. NOTE: this article was originally published to HuffPost.com. It was part of a collection written by Camilla Fox, Executive Director, Project Coyote. She is also a contributor to HuffPost.com and the

The Gray Wolf Leads the Way for Other Endangered Species

The Gray Wolf Leads the Way for Other Endangered Species

“Common sense advice on how best to advance wolf restorations, from the PROPERTY AND ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH CENTER of Bozeman Montana. PERC is the home of free market environmentalism. NOTE: this article was originally published to PERC.org and the Duluth News Tribune on November 9, 2020. It was written by

Owl Protections Questioned as Blazes Rage

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Owl Protections Questioned as Blazes Rage

What is described in the article below is how competing priorities are paralyzing common sense ways to address the forest decline that everyone wishes to halt. Declining forest health and catastrophic wildfires are symptoms of a broken forest management system. Although the actions that led to failure sincerely tried to

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Photographer And His Wife Plant 2 Million Trees In 20 Years To Restore A Destroyed Forest And Even The Animals Have Returned

Quoting the author of the article below, ” The project has inspired millions by giving a concrete example of positive ecological action and showing how quickly the environment can recover with the right attitudes.” NOTE: this article was originally published to BoredPanda.com in May, 2019. It was written by Ilona

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Cooperative Efforts with Private Landowners to Help Endangered Species

“Almost since its enactment in 1973, the Endangered Species Act has generated controversy and political conflict. Its supporters tout the many species saved from extinction, while its critics cite the high economic costs to landowners and business. This report proposes modest changes that will prevent extinctions and promote recovery of