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» The field of ecology is dominated by white males. What are the barriers facing people from other backgrounds who want a seat in the academy?
READ “Is Curiosity Good for Anybody?” by Henry F. Howe. From THE GEORGE WRIGHT FORUM, vol. 23, no. 4 (2006).
» The Antiquities Act is a landmark of American conservation legislation, but have presidents consistently abused the law’s intent?
READ “The Antiquities Act and the Acreage Debate,” by Frank Norris. From THE GEORGE WRIGHT FORUM, vol. 23, no. 3 (2006).
» Interpreting cultural heritage sites can be a mine field. The Ename Charter can help managers navigate the hazards.
READ “Some Background Musings on the Need for an ICOMOS–Ename Charter for the Interpretation of Cultural Heritage Sites,” by Gustavo Araoz. From THE GEORGE WRIGHT FORUM, vol. 23, no. 1 (2006).
» What have such events as the Yellowstone fires of 1988 taught us about how to manage fire in protected areas? One of the leading figures in the field shares his experiences.
READ “Fire in the Parks: A Case Study for Change Management,” by Norman L. Christensen. From THE GEORGE WRIGHT FORUM, vol. 22, no. 4 (2005).
» Late last year the Earth Charter was endorsed by IUCN, one of the world’s largest conservation organizations. This move could lay the foundation for a fundamental change in the way IUCN approaches its work.
READ “ The Moral Power of the World Conservation Movement to Engage Economic Globalization,” by Ron Engel. From THE GEORGE WRIGHT FORUM, vol. 22, no. 3 (2005).
» The last few years have seen growing momentum for privatizing parts — or all — of parks. It’s a volatile issue, but one Canadian analyst says there’s nothing to worry about.
» Climate change: it’s Big, it’s Out There, and it’s Coming to a Park Near You. Is there anything managers can do about it? Yes, there is, and more than you might think?
» Out of sight, out of mind ... this old adage is all too true when in comes to the conservation of the oceans. Marine protected areas are coming into their own in nearshore areas — but can the concept be extended to the high seas?
» In the 40 years since the U.S. Wilderness Act was passed, how enthusiastic has the National Park Service been in embracing wilderness management? Not very, says a recently retired NPS wilderness program manager.
» All of us feel close to the Earth when we are in a natural area. What do parks tell us about the nature of life itself? A leading figure in environmental ethics offers his views.
» Shhhh ... hear that? If you are like most Americans, you spend most of your waking life exposed to artificial sounds. Even if you go to a remote natural area, you may not find natural quiet. Are natural sounds an endangered species?
» One of the world’s best-known biologists challenges the National Park Service to become an environmental leader for the 21st century.
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