The Landscape
Opening up the Conservation Toolbox to protect public lands
Oct 25, 2023
The podcast explores the Conservation Toolbox report, highlighting federal land protection tools like National Parks and wildlife corridors. It discusses the challenges of comparing conservation tools and emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse management approaches. The episode also covers the economic significance of recreation on public lands and efforts to protect the Wyoming Toad habitat.
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- Recreational activities on public lands contribute $394 billion to the economy, emphasizing their economic significance.
- Conservation Toolbox report highlights lesser-known land protection tools like resource management plans for preserving federal public lands.
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The Economic Impact of Recreation on Public Lands
The podcast highlights a recent report by the US Fish and Wildlife Service quantifying the economic impact of recreation on public lands. In 2022, $394 billion was spent on activities like fishing, hunting, wildlife watching, boating, and target shooting. The report, based on a survey of 100,000 people, underscores the significant economic contributions of recreational activities to the local and national economy.
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