Wildlife law : a primer / / Eric T. Freyfogle, Dale D. Goble and Todd A. Wildermuth

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910377832803321
• Autore: Freyfogle Eric T.
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Washington, District of Columbia : , : Island Press, , [2019]; ©2019
• ISBN: 1-61091-915-7
• Edizione: [Second edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (VIII, 328 p. 1 illus.)
• Disciplina: 346.730469522
• Soggetti: Wildlife conservation - Law and legislation - United States
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-310) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Preface -- The Basics -- State Ownership and the Public Interest -- Capturing and Owning -- Wildlife on Private Land -- Inland Fisheries -- The Constitutional Framework -- State Game Laws and Nuisance Species -- Private Wildlife Operations -- Tribal Rights to Wildlife -- Key Federal Statutes -- Wildlife on Federal Lands -- ESA: Listing and Critical Habitat -- ESA: Protections -- Notes -- About the Authors -- Index.
• Sommario/riassunto: "Wildlife Law: A Primer is an indispensable reference for anyone engaged in wildlife conservation. Covering a vast and complex field with both clarity and depth, this easy-to-understand primer is a must-have for biologists, land managers, journalists, lawyers, judges, citizen advocates, and anyone who deals with conservation. Used in college and professional courses, this book is bound to empower a new generation of wildlife advocates. Mary Christina Wood, Philip H. Knight Professor, University of Oregon School of Law "Wildlife Law is impressive in its breadth and depth, providing analysis that is informative and insightful for experts, yet engagingly accessible for non-experts. It is unique in the topics it covers and fills a critical need for lawyers, wildlife managers, students, and scholars. Eric Biber, Professor of Law, University of California, Berkeley "This invaluable primer is an excellent resource for wildlife professionals, lawyers, students, and those who love the outdoors. The authors deftly balance theory and practice in this comprehensive, accessible journey through wildlife law. Andy Buchsbaum, National Wildlife Federation, Vice ; President, Conservation Partnerships.