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  • U.S. Energy Needs and the Role of Western Public Lands

    U.S. Energy Needs and the Role of Western Public Lands

    Ben Alexander

    This report discusses the supply-side orientation of U.S. energy policy, and reviews existing data that describe available reserves, pricing structures, and patterns of consumption and demand. Read more

  • Clearwater Basin Collaborative

    Clearwater Basin Collaborative

    Ben Alexander

    The Clearwater Basin Collaborative is a diverse group of regional interests working together to craft a plan for the protection, use, and management of National Forest land within the Clearwater Basin in Idaho. Read more

  • The Economic Benefits of Southern New Mexico’s Natural Assets

    The Economic Benefits of Southern New Mexico’s Natural Assets

    Chris Mehl

    This report examines how investments in conservation and restoration provide both an immediate return through employment and revenue and help promote long-term economic growth that extends far beyond tourism. Read more

  • Fiscal Impact of the Montana Legacy Project

    Fiscal Impact of the Montana Legacy Project

    Mark Haggerty

    These studies review the fiscal impact on Mineral and Lake counties of the Montana Legacy Project. Read more

  • Sequoia National Forest Workshops

    Sequoia National Forest Workshops

    Ben Alexander

    Headwaters Economics held a public workshop for the Sequoia National Forest and the public. Read more

  • Land Use Effects of Paving Rural Roads

    Land Use Effects of Paving Rural Roads

    Chris Mehl

    This report, a first step toward understanding how paving rural roads impacts land use, reviewed eight projects in western Montana Read more

  • The Economy of the Gila Region

    The Economy of the Gila Region

    Ray Rasker, Ph.D.

    This report explores the question of whether and how rural, isolated communities can benefit from being gateways to large expanses of public lands. Read more

  • The Potential Economic Impacts of the Badlands Wilderness in Central Oregon

    The Potential Economic Impacts of the Badlands Wilderness in Central Oregon

    Ben Alexander

    This report explores whether and how designation of the Badlands as Wilderness would benefit the communities and economy of Central Oregon, including Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties. Read more

  • Timber, Restoration Forestry and Wilderness in Northeast Washington

    Timber, Restoration Forestry and Wilderness in Northeast Washington

    Ben Alexander

    This study reviews the possible impacts of the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition’s “Blueprint” proposal for managing National Forest lands in the region. Read more

  • Santa Fe National Forest Workshop

    Santa Fe National Forest Workshop

    Ben Alexander

    The workshop involved the public in developing a new Forest Plan in light of the socioeconomic situation of the area and how it has changed since the last Forest Plan was adopted. Read more

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