This seminar provides an introduction to the law and management of our federal public lands and natural resources, with a particular focus on the American West.The course begins with the history of federal public lands including acquisition, disposal, and early management regimes.The course will then examine several resource areas and uses of federal lands including timber, minerals, grazing, water, recreation, conservation, and preservation (specific topic areas may change from year to year).The course will explore the environmental, legal, social, and economic issues associated with federal management including the protection and multiple uses of the nation's natural resources and public lands.There will be an optional field trip.
Spring 2013
84658
2.00
24
ROBINSON-DORN, M.
Public Law [Primary]
Seminar
Exam