Saving All the Parts: Reconciling Economics And The Endangered Species Act

Saving All the Parts is a journalist's exploration of the intertwining of endangered species protection and the economic future of resource dependent communities -- those with local economies based on fishing, logging, ranching, mining, and other resource intensive industries. Rocky Barker presents an insightful overview of current endangered species controversies and a comprehensive look at the wide-ranging implications of human activities.The book analyzes trends in natural resource management, land use planning, and economic development that can lead to a future where economic activity can be sustained without the loss of essential natural values. Throughout, Barker provides a thorough and balanced analysis of both the ecological and economic forces that affect the lives and livelihoods of the nation's inhabitants -- both human and animal.

Business & Money

Barker, Rocky

Economics

Island Press

In 1988, forest fires raged in Yellowstone National Park, destroying more than a million acres. As the nation watched the land around Old Faithful burn, a longstanding conflict over fire management reached a fever pitch. Should the U.S. Park and Forest Services suppress fires immediately or allow some to run their natural course? When should firefighters be sent to battle the flames and at what cost? In Scorched Earth, Barker, an environmental reporter who was on the ground and in the smoke during the 1988 fires, shows us that many of today's arguments over fire and the nature of public land began to take shape soon after the Civil War. As Barker explains, how the government responded to early fires in Yellowstone and to private investors in the region led ultimately to the protection of 600 million acres of public lands in the United States. Barker uses his considerable narrative talents to bring to life a fascinating, but often neglected, piece of American history. Scorched Earth lays a new foundation for examining current fire and environmental policies in America and the world. Our story begins when the West was yet to be won, with a colorful cast of characters: a civil war general and his soldiers, America's first investment banker, railroad men, naturalists, and fire-fighters-all of whom left their mark on Yellowstone. As the truth behind the creation of America's first national park is revealed, we discover the remarkable role the U.S. Army played in protecting Yellowstone and shaping public lands in the West. And we see the developing efforts of conservation's great figures as they struggled to preserve our heritage. With vivid descriptions of the famous fires that have raged in Yellowstone, the heroes who have tried to protect it, and the strategies that evolved as a result, Barker draws us into the very heart of a debate over our attempts to control nature and people. This entertaining and timely book challenges the traditional views both of those who arrogantly seek full control of nature and those who naively believe we can leave it unaltered. And it demonstrates how much of our broader environmental history was shaped in the lands of Yellowstone.

Scorched Earth: How the Fires of Yellowstone Changed America

History

Americas

In 1988, forest fires raged in Yellowstone National Park, destroying more than a million acres. As the nation watched the land around Old Faithful burn, a longstanding conflict over fire management reached a fever pitch. Should the U.S. Park and Forest Services suppress fires immediately or allow some to run their natural course? When should firefighters be sent to battle the flames and at what cost?
In Scorched Earth, Barker, an environmental reporter who was on the ground and in the smoke during the 1988 fires, shows us that many of today's arguments over fire and the nature of public land began to take shape soon after the Civil War. As Barker explains, how the government responded to early fires in Yellowstone and to private investors in the region led ultimately to the protection of 600 million acres of public lands in the United States. Barker uses his considerable narrative talents to bring to life a fascinating, but often neglected, piece of American history. Scorched Earth lays a new foundation for examining current fire and environmental policies in America and the world.
Our story begins when the West was yet to be won, with a colorful cast of characters: a civil war general and his soldiers, America's first investment banker, railroad men, naturalists, and fire-fighters-all of whom left their mark on Yellowstone. As the truth behind the creation of America's first national park is revealed, we discover the remarkable role the U.S. Army played in protecting Yellowstone and shaping public lands in the West. And we see the developing efforts of conservation's great figures as they struggled to preserve our heritage. With vivid descriptions of the famous fires that have raged in Yellowstone, the heroes who have tried to protect it, and the strategies that evolved as a result, Barker draws us into the very heart of a debate over our attempts to control nature and people.
This entertaining and timely book challenges the traditional views both of those who arrogantly seek full control of nature and those who naively believe we can leave it unaltered. And it demonstrates how much of our broader environmental history was shaped in the lands of Yellowstone.

Front cover has some slight reader curl. Extremely clean and tight. Great copy! Ships very quickly and packaged carefully!

Wingshooter's Guide to Idaho: Upland Birds and Waterfowl

Sports & Outdoors

Retallic, Ken

Hunting & Fishing

Wilderness Adventures Pr

Authors Ken Retallic and Rocky Barker, native Idahoans cover all of the great fishing waters in Idaho. They give detailed descriptions of each water, including fishing tactics, hatch charts, recommended flies, stream facts, seasons, and equipment. There are 53 detailed river maps showing river miles, access points, campgrounds, boat ramps, roads, and public and private land. They also cover fishing the Indian reservations and winter fishing. Over 100 great waters are covered, including the Boise River, Snake, Big and Little Wood, Silver Creek, Clearwater, Salmon, Lochsa, Fall, Bechler, Henry's Fork, Island Park Reservoir, St. Joe, and many others. There is detailed travel information listing fly shops, sporting good stores, guides, outfitters, lodges, motels, campgrounds, car rentals, river shuttles, airports and more. This is the one book you need to plan a successful fishing trip in Idaho.

Fly Fisher's Guide to Idaho

Flyfisher's Guide to Idaho

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Saving All the Parts: Reconciling Economics And The Endangered Species Act

Saving All the Parts: Reconciling Economics And The Endangered Species Act

Scorched Earth: How the Fires of Yellowstone Changed America

Scorched Earth: How the Fires of Yellowstone Changed America

Wingshooter's Guide to Idaho: Upland Birds and Waterfowl

Fly Fisher's Guide to Idaho

Flyfisher's Guide to Idaho