Book ID: 61961
Edwards, Victoria M.
Dealing in Diversity. America's Market for Nature Conservation.1995. 5 tabs.22 line-diagr. 19 photogr.XVIII,182 p.
This book examines the 'market' for the conservation of natural areasin the United States, considering the efforts of both profit and non-profit making ventures. It discusses the costs and benefits of protecting natural areas, and uses specific examples of landownersand agencies involved in private sector conservation. The book concludes by discussing the potential for, and limitations of, the private conservation market, and the role of the government in themarket. The effectiveness of conservation methods is examined at three levels: constitutional, organisational and operational.