Repairing paradise
the restoration of nature in America's national parks
Lowry, William R. (William Robert)
1953-
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Washington, D.C
Brookings Institution Press
c2009
2009
monographic
eng
x, 287 p. : ill.
"Examines whether the U.S. can restore the most-loved crown jewels of its national park system, focusing on four ambitious efforts to reverse environmental damage. Combines field research with public policy analysis to portray the mission to restore the natural health and glory to some of the world's most wondrous places"--Provided by publisher.
Changing policies in national parks -- Reintroducing wolves at Yellowstone -- Reducing automobile impacts at Yosemite -- Restoring water to the Everglades -- Removing impediments to river flows at the Grand Canyon -- Repairing damage from past policies.
William R. Lowry.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 229-271) and index.
Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.
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National parks and reserves
Government policy
United States
National parks and reserves
United States
Management
National parks and reserves
Environmental aspects
United States
Conservation of natural resources
United States
Nature conservation
United States
Environmental policy
United States
United States
Environmental conditions
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