The Nature of Open Space Programs: Linking Land Protection and Biodiversity Conservation
Author
Environmental Law Institute
Date Released
December 2006
The Nature of Open Space Programs: Linking Land Protection and Biodiversity Cons

The conservation of biodiversity supports efforts to ensure the long-term stability of wildlife species and habitats, ecosystems and economies, and public health and welfare. Because the greatest threats to wildlife and biodiversity in the United States are habitat destruction, degradation, and fragmentation, purchasing land outright or protecting it through the acquisition of a conservation easement ensures the protection of lands important for habitat.

Nongovernmental Perspectives on EPA's Options for Protection of Habitat
Author
James M. McElfish Jr., Environmental Law Institute
Date Released
December 1993

On November 23, 1992, under the sponsorship of EPA`s Habitat Cluster, representatives from 25 environmental and conservation organizations were convened by the Environmental Law Institute to consider EPA`s options for protection of habitat. The organizations included not only the national environmental groups, but also representatives of regional groups and coalitions, and organizations that have a focus on conservation, planning, or particular resources.

New York State Biodiversity Project Needs Assessment
Author
Environmental Law Institute
Date Released
March 2001
The loss of New York''s natural heritage is caused, in part, by direct threats which include ill-planned development, land use and land management. Thus decision makers - from state and local government, private industry, and conservation organizations - must become better informed on how to incorporate biodiversity information into their activities and how to assess the potential effects of their decisions on biodiversity in the State. Without such biodiversity knowledge, decisions cannot effectively protect the State''s natural resources even where a decision maker desires to do so.
Filling the Gaps: Ten Strategies to Strengthen Invasive Species Management in Florida
Date Released
August 2004

Filling the Gaps: Ten Strategies to Strengthen Invasive Species Management in Florida analyzes gaps and conflicts, as well as opportunities, in the federal and state legal framework for invasive species management in Florida. Report findings include prevention policies, control and management, research, education, outreach and public partnership, and strategic planning. The prolific spread of invasive non-native species such as zebra mussels, purple loosestrife, and snakehead fish has captured national attention.

Making a List: Prevention Strategies for Invasive Plants in the Great Lakes States
Date Released
April 2004
Making a List: Prevention Strategies for Invasive Plants in the Great Lakes Stat

Making a List: Prevention Strategies for Invasive Plants in the Great Lakes States surveys plant listing programs in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin to assess the effectiveness of listing as a tool to prevent the proliferation and spreads of invasive plant species.

Conservation Thresholds for Land Use Planners
Author
Environmental Law Institute
Date Released
December 2003
Conservation Thresholds for Land Use Planners

Conservation Thresholds for Land Use Planners provides a review and synthesis of information from the most up-to-date scientific literature to provide basic thresholds to land use planners to rely upon when making decisions affecting biodiversity. With more than 1,400 papers and abstracts reviewed for the project and a total of 160 papers selected for inclusion in the review, the report covers conservation thresholds on habitat patch area, percent suitable habitat, edge effects, riparian buffers, and corridors.

New Mexico's Natural Heritage: A Handbook of Law and Policy
Author
Judy Flynn-O`Brien, Susan George, and David Orleans
Date Released
February 1999

This report is intended as a handbook for all those working to conserve and protect New Mexico`s wealth of biodiversity and rich natural heritage. The goal of the report is to describe the state`s current laws and policies, identify gaps and opportunities for change, and encourage a dialogue about what the laws that affect our natural heritage should look like.

Halting the Invasion: State Tools for Invasive Species Management
Author
Meg Filbey, Christina Kennedy, Jessica Wilkinson, Jennifer Balch
Date Released
August 2002
Halting the Invasion: State Tools for Invasive Species Management

Non-native invasive species significantly threaten the ecological integrity of our nation`s natural systems. They displace native plants and animals, disrupt ecological processes, upset the stability of our ecosystems, and can permanently change our natural landscapes. Even though many invasive species are not regulated or controlled federally, states have passed a wide array of laws designed to address invasive species problems.

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