UW Releases Research on Methods to Encourage Market-Based Conservation

Cheyenne, Wyo. - Oct. 21, 2024 - The University of Wyoming Extension has released a new publication describing a problem with market-based conservation programs where companies pay landowners to meet certain conservation goals.

The publication is titled "Credit Failure Risk in Market-Based Conservation Programs:

What Is It and Can It Be Helped?" Authors include Kristi Hansen, Chris Bastian, Chian Jones Ritten and Amy Nagler of the UW Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics as well as Karsyn Lamb, former UW graduate student.

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