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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Learn how campsite reservations can shed light on the increase in visitors to the National Parks.
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On the Issues: The Endangered Species Act, Litigating Climate Change, and More
Connecting this week's environmental and energy news to RFF's economic research.
Journal Article — Dec 9, 2019
Dynamic Impacts of US Energy Development on Agricultural Land Use
This paper examines land-use changes over time as agricultural landowners adjust when in close proximity to oil and gas development.
Journal Article — Dec 2, 2019
The Unaddressed Threat of Invasive Animals in US National Parks
A detailed review about invasive animal species and their management finds that the global threat of invasive animals substantially undermines the National Park Service mission.
Journal Article — Dec 9, 2019
Dynamic Impacts of US Energy Development on Agricultural Land Use
This paper examines land-use changes over time as agricultural landowners adjust when in close proximity to oil and gas development.
Journal Article — Dec 2, 2019
The Unaddressed Threat of Invasive Animals in US National Parks
A detailed review about invasive animal species and their management finds that the global threat of invasive animals substantially undermines the National Park Service mission.
Report — Sep 15, 2019
Smart Cities & Communities: Water Challenges in Smart Cities
Dentons Global Smart Cities & Communities Think Tank, Fall 2019 Global-Thought Report.
RFF Live — Dec 17, 2019
Healthy Soils for a Healthier Planet
Highlighting the important role of soil health in finding climate solutions
Workshop/Seminar — Dec 6, 2017
The Future of Agriculture: Rebounding Nature
The National Museum of Natural History and Resources for the Future invite you to join Jesse Ausubel, Director and Senior Research Associate of the Program for the Human Environment at Rockefeller University, for a look into the future as he explores how precision agriculture and better sources of food and fuel can benefit the natural world.
Workshop/Seminar — Jun 22, 2016
The Economics of Coal Leasing on Federal Lands: Ensuring a Fair Return to Taxpayers
At this RFF seminar, Jason Furman, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), unveiled a new CEA report that examines the economic principles underlying the program, discusses the case for reform, and provides quantitative estimates of the effects of such changes. Furman's remarks were followed by an expert panel discussion on reforming the federal coal leasing program.
Press Release — May 28, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on Biodiversity, Food Security, and Sustainability
Sue Lieberman discusses habitat loss, species extinction, and other threats to biodiversity in this episode of Resources Radio.
Press Release — Apr 9, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on the Farm Bill
Press Release — Mar 12, 2019
New Episode of Resources Radio on Coffee in a Changing Climate
On the Issues: The Endangered Species Act, Litigating Climate Change, and More
Connecting this week's environmental and energy news to RFF's economic research.
Market Solutions for Water Pollution, with Cathy Kling
Daniel Raimi and Cathy Kling discuss algae blooms occurring across the US and their connection to unregulated nutrient runoff from agricultural land.
Resources Radio: Biodiversity, Food Security, and Sustainability, with Sue Lieberman
Sue Lieberman and Daniel Raimi discuss the global state of biodiversity.