Author’s note. I wrote this piece several decades ago, but never published. Although some of the references may be outdated, the general theme of the article is still valid today. […]
Ag is the Biggest Threat to Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Most land trusts and many conservation groups frequently ignore the impacts of Agriculture and focus on urbanization and sprawl as the main threat to biodiversity and ecosystems. A good example […]
PERC and Elk Report on Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley, Montana. Photo by George Wuerthner Paradise Valley, Montana, is aptly named. The Yellowstone River flows north to Livingston, Montana, framed by the Absaroka Mountains on the east […]
Rewilding the West–reduce Ag land uses
CAPTION: Open space is not the same as good wildlife habitat. The hayfield shown here has limited wildlife value. The willows and other shrubs on the left are along a […]
Cougar shot after killing Utah family's dog
This should so much not be news! Park City, Utah (up in the mountains). Cougar shot after killing Utah family’s dog. AP. This event is so common. People build in […]
More last minute Administration swipe at the economy and the environment
Mark Rey set to hamstring Western national forests and counties allowing developers to pave Forest Service logging roads for remote subdivisions- The “Darth Vader” of the national forests is poised […]
Sun Ranch Slates 11,000 Acres for Conservation Easement
Sun Ranch Slates 11,000 Acres for Conservation Easement. New West. By David Nolt. The Sun Ranch, which is at the base of the high scenic Madison Range, has played a […]
Cows or Condos? Neither!
Cows or Condos? Neither! By George Wuerthner. New West. It must have been 15 years ago when I was visiting Wuerthner at his place in Livingston that he outlined to […]