Legislative Activities:
Economic information can help gain political support for conservation programs
by demonstrating the importance of fish & wildlife-related activities
to constituents and corporations. |
Funding Initiatives:
Greater legislative and / or corporate funding can be secured by demonstrating
the importance of fish & wildlife-related activities to state residents
and commerce. |
Development of
Government Management Priorities:
Along with biological and other data, economics can help federal, state
and local governments develop conservation and wildlife management priorities
and understand potential economic effects of various management schemes
and options. |
Industry & Business
Planning :
Economic & business research helps trade associations and individual
companies better understand their market and competition. Such
information allows them to become more effective & efficient in their
planning & operational activities. |
Public Communication:
Economics can help win public support for fish & wildlife by demonstrating
the economic dependence of individuals, businesses and communities on natural
resources. In addition, economics can grab the attention of people who
do not care about fish or wildlife, but maybe motivated by commerce issues.
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User Management:
Economics provides insights on behavior, habitats and preferences to help
effectively manage human interactions with wildlife.
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Habitat Conservation:
By demonstrating the current and potential economic contributions of natural
habitat, economics can improve habitat conservation and restoration efforts.
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Restitution for
Lost Wildlife:
Economics can establish proper restitution for illegally killed fish and
wildlife or lost recreational and commercial opportunities.
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