Additionality in Grassland Easements to Provide Migratory Bird Habitat in the Northern Plains

Additionality in Grassland Easements to Provide Migratory Bird Habitat in the Northern Plains

Native grassland in the Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) is important habitat for migratory birds, particularly ducks. Much of this grassland is at risk for conversion to cropland. Permanent easements, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, protect high-quality habitat but do not currently consi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Roger Claassen, Jeff Savage, Chuck Loesch, Vince Breneman, Ryan Williams, Bill Mulvaney, Tammy Fairbanks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Western Agricultural Economics Association 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Subjects:
additionality
grassland easement
grassland habitat
prairie pothole region
propensity score matching
Online Access:https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/264054

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