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The Economics of Forest Regulation

Investigators:

Robert J. Moulton, Southern Research Station
Paul V. Ellefson, University of Minnesota
Ralph J. Alig, PNW
Rebecca L. Johnson, Oregon State University

Description:

These studies investigate the extent, costs, effectiveness and impacts of the regulation of forest practices by the States and the impacts on nonindustrial private forest landowners of existing and potential federal regulation related to threatened and endangered species and riparian zones.

Problem Area(s): Public programs, Timberland investment
Status: Completed

Products:

Johnson, Rebecca L., Ralph J. Alig, Eric Moore, and Robert J. Moulton. In press. Forest regulation in the Pacific Northwest. Oregon State University Press.

Johnson, Rebecca L., Ralph J. Alig, Eric Moore, and Robert J. Moulton. 1997. NIPF Landowner's View of Regulation. Journal of Forestry. 95(1): 23-28

Ellefson, Paul V., Antony S. Cheng and Robert J. Moulton. 1996. State Forest Practice Regulatory Programs: Current Status and Future Prospects. IN: Proceedings of the Symposium on Nonindustrial Private Forests: Learning from the Past, Prospects for the Future. Editor: Melvin J. Baughman. February 18-20, 1996. Washington, DC. University of Minnesota Press, St. Paul, MN. 82-94.

Ellefson, P. V., A. S. Cheng, and R. J. Moulton. 1995. Regulation of private forestry practices by state governments. Bulletin SB-605-1995. Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Minnesota. St. Paul. MN.

modified: 13-MAR-2000

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