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Creating Conditions for Policy Change in National Parks: Contrasting Cases in Yellowstone and Yosemite.

Authors :
Yochim, Michael
Lowry, William
Source :
Environmental Management; May2016, Vol. 57 Issue 5, p1041-1053, 13p, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Public agencies face significant political obstacles when they try to change long-standing policies. This paper examines efforts by the U.S. National Park Service to change long-term policies in Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks. We argue that, to be successful, the agency and pro-change allies must expand the sphere of conflict to engage the support of the broader American public through positive framing, supportive science, compelling economic arguments, consistent goals, and the commitment of other institutional actors. We show that the agency is capable of creating these conditions, as in the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone, but we argue that this is not always the outcome, as in reducing automobile congestion in Yosemite Valley. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0364152X
Volume :
57
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Environmental Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
114514915
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-016-0677-3