The Spotted Owl, the Forest's Products Industry, and the Public Policy

The ethics of logging have long been debated by environmentalists and wood manufacturing companies. “ No trees for the future would be dreadful indeed. That's

The bald eagle is the most well known endangered species because it is the nation's symbol. It is suppose to stand for freedom and the American way, but if we allow the bald eagle to become extinct how can we let something that doesn't exist anymore stand for freedom and the American way. Being the symbol of the nation, the bald eagle was put on the endangered species list faster than most species. When the bald eagle reached its low point in the 1960's (400 pairs), it was put on the endangered species list. The many federal acts or programs, the "Endangered Species Act" being the most effective, that were created for the bald eagle show how much the government cares about the symbol of our

Question 2: Although land ownership is an individual right, what takes place on that land is still a concern for governing agencies. In this case, the impact to ecosystems covers an area greater than just the area owned by one individual or firm. Controlling the impacts of the landowners operation mitigates the impact to other landowners in the area. Owning land still requires a reasonable person to behave in a manner consistent with the law of the land. In this analysis, a gentlemen named Hurwitz backed Maxxam Inc. to purchase Pacific Lumber. Hungry for profits, he altered Pacific Lumber’s focus to the short term profitability of the firm, instead of long term sustainment of the business. Poor business practices put Maxxam Inc. in a position requiring a fixed amount of income to pay loan interest and fees. Hurwitz never assessed whether or not he could sustain payment with current operations and was forced to increase operations to make profitability still viable. (The Terrestrial Environment, 1998)

Decisions regarding environmental problems require both knowledge and values. Placing value on specific issues can be sorted into four categories of justification: utilitarian, ecological, aesthetic and moral. California Blue focuses on the interplay of environmental issues and ethics emphasizing the conflict between industry and species preservation. Timber cutting in the Northwest United States is a mainstay of the economy. Although clear cutting is not as environmentally sensitive as selective harvesting and redwood cutting, some is essential to America's continued growth and prosperity. To ban timber operations and to throw people out of work, all to preserve an endangered blue butterfly, is to test the limits and logic of ecological priorities. The national policy of preserving endangered species serves the purpose of promoting biological diversity, which if not followed might threaten the ecosystem. This national policy of species preservation is a matter of social policy balanced with the competing interests of the local economy and human needs. Under the utilitarian approach one must balance the benefits of species preservation with the detriment of stopping human activity which threatens that species or the environment in which the

Not many people understand the seriousness of endangered species. Some sources go as far as trying to prove that the act does more harm than good. They do not realize how drastically their lives can be changed if one part of the food chain is taken away. In the essay “Why the Beaver Should Thank the Wolf” by Mary Hannibal, the essayist explains that a group of environmental nonprofits would challenge the federal government’s removal of Endangered Species Act protections for wolves in Wyoming. Hannibal does not explain the Endangered Species Act, but according to the The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration it “provides for the conservation of species that are endangered or threatened throughout all or a significant portion of

What is the argument of the logging industry in the Truax? How are the Conservative Lorax and the original story of the Lorax inaccurate?

Kermode Bears are being saved in a various amount of ways like international guilt and many protests nation-wide. In 2006 the Great Bear Rainforest agreements were created to stop lodging and to help save many animals that live within it. The agreements include to close 4.4 million acres from lodging and 500 000 acres closed off to Kermode Bear hunting. Also in 1993 “The War In The Woods” had took place between large companies that wanted to “clear-cut” the Great Bear Rainforest to make a profit, and also between environmentalists that wanted to protect this precious

Lost species affect the environment negatively and can disrupt ecosystems. Since the 1940s, many conservation efforts have been successful in helping the whooping crane population increase. By failing to ensure that whooping crane habitats have enough food in their winter habitat, the positive effects of conservation have been set back. The State of Texas breached the Migratory Bird Treaty and is liable for the deaths of whooping cranes. Given the outcome of the lawsuit, this situation could happen again in the future. As Canadian citizens, it’s extremely difficult to impact foreign legal decisions, but we can lobby our own government and legislators to encourage more participation in future international issues like this. We can also work with environmental organizations to work towards common goals for the benefit of the environment. We know that habitats must be properly protected and maintained by all parties involved to help not only the whooping crane, but other species as well, recover their population and thrive. Even just on our own as concerned citizens, we can raise awareness about the whooping crane. Although it might not seem like much, the effort that citizens put in can make a huge difference in the health of our endangered

Fish and wildlife in Northern Ontario is facing a crisis created by years of mismanagement and hidden agendas of politicians who have little or no clue how to manage this Northern resource. Too often politicians have use this Ministry to win over voters in the large urban centres by making policies that are considered green and trendy.

Soaring through the sky hey what are they doing to my house it's getting chopped down yes that's right the Mexican spotted owl.

An environmental concern would be destroying the natural habitats of endangered species. Loss of natural habitat is the leading threat to these vulnerable species, including the powerful owl (Garnett and Crowely 2000).

This article main focus is to showcase the conflict that arises between environment and economy by introducing an example of the spotted owl which was place in the “1973 endangered species act” in 1990 and was guaranteed a total of 6 million acres of old growth forest thus resulting in the timber industry that represents part of the live hood of the Pacific north west. The main argument as is stated in the article is “kill an owl save a logger” an is significant because it clearly has a cause and effect. If the owls are to be protected it will result in an estimated loss of at least 31,000 jobs, and if we choose jobs over owls it will result in the spotted owl population suffering another significant loss of population thus getting them closer to extinction. Moreover the argument does not end here because the timber industry and the unions that represent loggers and workers estimated that the job loss could be even higher. The main topic of this argument is basically over space and resources who needs

For the purpose of this assignment, I am going to discuss the Forest Service Trail Stewardship Act of 2015, H.R. 845 (the Horse, 2016). The bill was introduced on April 29, 2015 by Cynthia Lummis member of the Republican Party, representing the state of Wyoming and Tim Walz member of the Democratic Party, representing the state of Minnesota. The bill was introduced by the House of Representatives (the Horse, 2015, votesmart, 2016). The Senate Bill 1110 (S.1110), was introduced in bipartisan fashion in the U.S. Senate Bill 1110 (S.1110), (Back Country Horsemen of America, 2016). The bill was then sponsored by BCHA and members of The Wilderness Society and American Horse Council (Back Country Horsemen of America, 2016).

Thesis: Politicians are proposing sweeping changes in bills, which have caused great controversy, in efforts to correct the problems that the Forest Service has

The objective of this case study is to investigate the various systemic, corporate and ethical issues behind Questar Corporation’s drilling operations on the Pinedale Mesa. Besides that, this case study is conducted to determine the value of wildlife species and its balance against the economic interests of Questar Corporation.