Managing Public Lands in the Public Interest

by Benjamin C. Dysart III (Editor), Marion Clawson (Editor)

Overview

This collection of essays thoroughly discusses the controversies surrounding public land management. Leading academics and policy makers examine various uses of public lands—and the views of those who use these national resources. The articles convey the varied interests and experiences of the authors in the field of land management; yet, all convey a number of crucial themes: the impossibiblity of terminating public land use; the necessity of continuing private use and multiple use; the need for sound policies to ensure the land's productivity; and the need for public involvement in land management. This sweeping examination will interest land resource managers, academics in environmental engineering, and government policy makers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780275929909
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	10/06/1988
Series:	Environmental Regeneration
Pages:	158
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.44(d)

About the Author

BENJAMIN C. DYSART III is Professor of Environmental and Water Resources Engineering at Clemson University.

MARION CLAWSON is Senior Fellow Emeritus and past Director of Land and Water Studies Programs at Resources for the Future in Washington, D.C.

Table of Contents

Managing Public Lands in the Public Interest: An Overview by Marion Clawson and Benjamin C. Dysart III
Obstructionism Reconsidered, or In Defense of NIMBY and LULU by David Charles Masselli
Multiple-Use Considerations by Marion Clawson
Nature Protection an Appreciation: A New or Old Concept? by M. Brock Evans
National Forest Planning: Looking for Harmony by Mary Lou Franzese
Policy Restraints and Trade-Offs in an Urban National Recreational Area by John T. Tanacredi
A Nest-Egg Approach to the Public Lands by Frank J. Popper
The Consequences of Change Without Dialogue: An Historic Preservation Perspective by Don L. Klima
Alternative Conflict Management Techniques in Land-Use Decisions: Sanibel Island Case Study by Jerry Delli Priscoli
Policy Implications in Managing Public Lands by Rochelle L. Stanfield
Bibliography
Index

Editorial Reviews

A collection of essays centered on controversies surrounding public lands. Among the assertions discussed: termination of public land use is impossible; private use must continue; multiple use is unavoidable; sound policy is needed to insure the land's productivity. Intended for land resource managers, government policy makers, and environmental engineers. Each chapter is preceded by an abstract and terminated with a conclusion and bibliography. Topics are neatly broken up with numerous sub-titles. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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