RPPN Research Network Evidence for conservation and public policy

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Evidence for conservation and public policy

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From Shelf to Statute: Five Reports That Rewired US Conservation Policy
Policy Analysis

From Shelf to Statute: Five Reports That Rewired US Conservation Policy

Most white papers are downloaded, skimmed, and forgotten. A rare few reshape federal rules, redirect state budgets, and outlive their authors. We examine five that did — and distill the common ingredients any institution can apply to its next publication.
Precedent Isn't Proof: Closing the Evidence Gap in American Land Conservation
Opinion

Precedent Isn't Proof: Closing the Evidence Gap in American Land Conservation

Land trusts and local conservation agencies routinely prioritize acquisitions based on institutional habit rather than peer-reviewed findings. This opinion piece argues that a formal, certifiable evidence-review standard — modeled on frameworks used in public health and education — is overdue in US conservation planning.