Social Value Of Bird Conservation On Private Lands In Pennsylvania
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Social Value Of Bird Conservation On Private Lands In Pennsylvania
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Author : Sadikshya Sharma
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Social Value Of Bird Conservation On Private Lands In Pennsylvania written by Sadikshya Sharma and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Birds categories.
Forest management can enhance ecosystem services and protect species diversity by enhancing habitat for wildlife. Unfortunately, the number of birds in North America has fallen by 29% since 1970, primarily because of habitat loss. Most forests in Pennsylvania are privately owned (70%), which implies the need for private lands to maintain the sustainability of bird populations for the foreseeable future. Since most bird conservation benefits will go public, it is important to understand public support for bird-friendly forestry on such private lands. However, the public demand for bird-related ecosystem services on private lands is not well understood. A statewide web survey was used to collect panel responses from 821 households in Pennsylvania. An adjusted sample of 656 observations was used in Chapter 2 and 690 observations in Chapter 3. The survey contained Likert scales to measure relevant conservation attitudes and a choice experiment to measure willingness-to-pay (WTP) for eight different bird conservation programs. Survey questions also measured public knowledge and perceptions of birds and their habitats. Data were analyzed using both mixed logistic regression and descriptive statistics. Respondent scores on the attitude, knowledge, and perception questions were included as co-variants in the regression model. Findings indicate that many people have limited knowledge about birds but strong concerns about their future condition. Most respondents also had positive attitudes towards birds, timber harvesting, and landowner assistance programs. The mean annual WTP across all proposed bird forestry programs was found to be $11.83 per household. When this value was extrapolated to 50% of households in PA, statewide demand for bird conservation was estimated to exceed $47 million annually. Overall, the magnitude of demand for bird conservation along with knowledge and attitudinal positions suggests that public investment in bird conservation on private lands is a legitimate strategy for enhancing public welfare and sustaining bird populations.
Introduction To Forestry And Natural Resources
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Author : Donald L. Grebner
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2021-01-19
Introduction To Forestry And Natural Resources written by Donald L. Grebner and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-19 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources, Second Edition, presents a broad, completely updated overview of the profession of forestry. The book details several key fields within forestry, including forest management, economics, policy, utilization and forestry careers. Chapters deal specifically with forest regions of the world, landowners, forest products, wildlife habitats, tree anatomy and physiology, and forest disturbances and health. These topics are ideal for undergraduate introductory courses and include numerous examples and questions for students to ponder. There is also a section dedicated to forestry careers. Unlike other introductory forestry texts, which focus largely on forest ecology rather than practical forestry concepts, this book encompasses the economic, ecological and social aspects, thus providing a uniquely balanced text. The wide range of experience of the contributing authors equips them especially well to identify missing content from other texts in the area and address topics currently covered in corresponding college courses. Covers the application of forestry and natural resources around the world with a focus on practical applications and graphical examples Describes basic techniques for measuring and evaluating forest resources and natural resources, including fundamental terminology and concepts Includes management policies and their influence at the local, national and international levels
Why Birds Matter
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Author : Çagan H. Sekercioglu
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2016-08-24
Why Birds Matter written by Çagan H. Sekercioglu and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-24 with Science categories.
For over one hundred years, ornithologists and amateur birders have jointly campaigned for the conservation of bird species, documenting not only birds’ beauty and extraordinary diversity, but also their importance to ecosystems worldwide. But while these avian enthusiasts have noted that birds eat fruit, carrion, and pests; spread seed and fertilizer; and pollinate plants, among other services, they have rarely asked what birds are worth in economic terms. In Why Birds Matter, an international collection of ornithologists, botanists, ecologists, conservation biologists, and environmental economists seeks to quantify avian ecosystem services—the myriad benefits that birds provide to humans. The first book to approach ecosystem services from an ornithological perspective, Why Birds Matter asks what economic value we can ascribe to those services, if any, and how this value should inform conservation. Chapters explore the role of birds in such important ecological dynamics as scavenging, nutrient cycling, food chains, and plant-animal interactions—all seen through the lens of human well-being—to show that quantifying avian ecosystem services is crucial when formulating contemporary conservation strategies. Both elucidating challenges and providing examples of specific ecosystem valuations and guidance for calculation, the contributors propose that in order to advance avian conservation, we need to appeal not only to hearts and minds, but also to wallets.
Social And Economic Benefits Of Protected Areas
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Author : Marianne Kettunen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-09-05
Social And Economic Benefits Of Protected Areas written by Marianne Kettunen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-05 with Business & Economics categories.
Protected areas (PAs) contain biodiversity and ecosystems of high conservation value. In addition, these areas provide a range of benefits, both direct and indirect, to our societies and economies, i.e. so called ecosystem services. These services include, for example, an ecosystem's ability to regulate floods and climate, purify water, secure the pollination of crops, and create opportunities for recreation, culture and tourism. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the socio-economic benefits of PAs and PA networks and provides step-by-step practical guidance on identifying, assessing and valuing the various ecosystem services and related benefits provided by PAs. It also aims to improve the communication of PA benefits to different stakeholders and the general public. It is shown that identifying and valuing the socio-economic benefits of PAs can be beneficial for several reasons. Demonstrating socio-economic importance of a protected site can significantly increase political and stakeholder support for the site and resolve conflicts between different interest groups. This can lead to positive changes in policies and decision-making. Insights on PA benefits are also needed to identify a combination of actions and land use practices that best support the sustainable and equitable utilisation of these benefits, while retaining a site’s conservation goals. Finally, demonstrating different benefits can help to discover alternative and sustainable sources for financing the management of PAs.
Effects Of Agricultural Conservation Practices On Fish And Wildlife
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Effects Of Agricultural Conservation Practices On Fish And Wildlife written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Agricultural conservation categories.
"The bibliography is a guide to recent scientific literature covering effects of agricultural conservation practices on fish and wildlife. The citations listed here provide information on how conservation programs and practices designed to improve fish and wildlife habitat, as well as those intended for other purposes (e.g., water quality improvement), affect various aquatic and terrestrial fauna"--Abstract.
Setting Biodiversity Conservation Priorities For India
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Setting Biodiversity Conservation Priorities For India written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Biodiversity conservation categories.
Towards A Sustainable Participatory And Inclusive Wild Meat Sector
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Author : Coad, L.
language : en
Publisher: CIFOR
Release Date : 2019-01-30
Towards A Sustainable Participatory And Inclusive Wild Meat Sector written by Coad, L. and has been published by CIFOR this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-30 with categories.
The meat of wild species, referred to in this report as ‘wild meat’, is an essential source of protein and a generator of income for millions of forest-living communities in tropical and subtropical regions. However, unsustainable harvest rates currently
Pennsylvania Game News
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1941
Pennsylvania Game News written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1941 with categories.
Legislative Calendar
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Legislative Calendar written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Resources and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Calendars categories.
Design And Construction Of A Low Cost Stream Monitoring Shelter
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Author : J. N. Kochenderfer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1989
Design And Construction Of A Low Cost Stream Monitoring Shelter written by J. N. Kochenderfer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Stream measurements categories.
