Public and Private Lands
Research at RFF on the way land is used and managed spans natural, rural, and urban settings, including analysis of innovative policies to limit urban sprawl, the cost and effectiveness of natural infrastructure, and the costs and benefits of recreational land use, among other topics.
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Journal Article — Apr 1, 2024
Social Media Influences National Park Visitation
This peer-reviewed article explores the empirical link between social media attention and national park popularity.
Media Highlight — Dec 27, 2023
Inside Climate News: “Biden Administration Takes Historic Step to Protect Old-Growth Forest”
A story about proposed federal land management policy mentions a 2021 RFF analysis on the distribution of the United States‘ protected lands.
Media Highlight — Feb 9, 2023
The Economist: "Joe Biden Is Not Quitting Fossil Fuels"
An article about the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska includes research insights from RFF Fellow Brian Prest.
RFF Live — May 4, 2022
Working Forests: A Path to Climate Solutions
Exploring how working forests can contribute to achieving climate change goals as well as provide a sustainable supply of wood products
Journal Article — Apr 1, 2024
Social Media Influences National Park Visitation
This peer-reviewed article explores the empirical link between social media attention and national park popularity.
Journal Article — Dec 13, 2021
Supply-Side Reforms to Oil and Gas Production on Federal Lands: Modeling the Implications for CO2 Emissions, Federal Revenues, and Leakage
This journal article models the effects of three policy reforms targeting federal oil and gas production, highlighting the trade-offs between revenue maximization and emissions reduction for each policy.
Testimony and Public Comments — Mar 25, 2021
Remarks for the US Department of the Interior on the Federal Oil and Gas Program
Remarks for the US Department of the Interior on the Federal Oil and Gas Program
Working Paper — Mar 15, 2021
Climate Royalty Surcharges
An examination of the use, determination, and implications of a surcharge on oil and gas production on federal lands to achieve emission reductions and climate goals.
RFF Live — May 4, 2022
Working Forests: A Path to Climate Solutions
Exploring how working forests can contribute to achieving climate change goals as well as provide a sustainable supply of wood products
Policy Leadership Series — Apr 7, 2021
Policy Leadership Series with Former US Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell
Policy Leadership Series with Former US Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell
RFF Live — Jul 29, 2020
The Future of America’s Public Lands and the Outdoor Recreation Economy
A discussion on the implications of the Great American Outdoors Act, with Senator Maria Cantwell and RFF Senior Fellow Margaret Walls.
Workshop — Jun 22, 2016
The Economics of Coal Leasing on Federal Lands: Ensuring a Fair Return to Taxpayers
The Economics of Coal Leasing on Federal Lands: Ensuring a Fair Return to Taxpayers
Resources Magazine — May 20, 2021
Federal Climate Policy Toolkit: Oil and Gas
Burning fossil fuels increases the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and causes climate change. Federal policies that reduce the production and consumption of oil and gas—and that eliminate methane leaks—will help slow climate change.
Resources Radio — May 4, 2021
Exploring the Energy Transition on Tribal Lands, with Pilar Thomas
Although tribes currently develop oil and gas, Pilar Thomas contends that boosting renewables could be key to reducing energy poverty on tribal lands.
Common Resources — Apr 29, 2021
Protecting Public Lands: RFF’s Policy Leadership Series
Sally Jewell reflects on her tenure as US Secretary of the Interior and offers guidance on key public lands issues that now confront President Biden.
On the Issues — Apr 23, 2021
New Climate Commitments on Earth Day, Biden Administration Targets Oil and Gas Subsidies, and More
A weekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars.
Media Highlight — Dec 27, 2023
Inside Climate News: “Biden Administration Takes Historic Step to Protect Old-Growth Forest”
A story about proposed federal land management policy mentions a 2021 RFF analysis on the distribution of the United States‘ protected lands.
Media Highlight — Feb 9, 2023
The Economist: "Joe Biden Is Not Quitting Fossil Fuels"
An article about the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska includes research insights from RFF Fellow Brian Prest.
Media Highlight — Nov 26, 2021
Oil and Gas Companies Should Pay More to Drill on Public Lands and Waters, Interior Department Says
Oil and Gas Companies Should Pay More to Drill on Public Lands and Waters, Interior Department Says
Media Highlight — Oct 22, 2021
A USU Ecology Center Speaker Explores Biden's Climate Orders
A USU Ecology Center Speaker Explores Biden's Climate Orders
