This study, originally published in 1990, seeks to address several important policy questions associated with the ongoing depletion of forested wetlands. First, in the context of Environmental Impact Statements, should the estimated areas of impact of Federal flood-control and drainage projects on wetlands be limited to (minimal) construction impacts, or should they include impacts which occur when such projects cause private landowners to drain and clear their wetland holdings? A second crucial question is whether wetland depletion and conversion to agricultural cropland has been excessive. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Economics and Policy.
| ISBN: | 9781138083639 |
| Publication date: | 19th October 2017 |
| Author: | Robert N. Stavins |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 254 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Library Editions: Environmental and Natural Resource Economics |
| Genres: |
Development economics and emerging economies Environmental science, engineering and technology Human geography History Economic history Environmental economics Agribusiness and primary industries |