With a full set of tools, there has never been a better time to protect America’s public lands
<p>Selecting the right tool for the job can make all the difference. The same applies to conservation — there are many different mechanisms and designations for protecting land, water, and wildlife. In order to effectively protect valuable public lands, policymakers must utilize the full range of tools available.</p>
<p><strong>The Center for Western Priorities’ new report, </strong><a href="https://westernpriorities.org/resource/conservation-toolbox/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Conservation Toolbox</strong></a><strong>, demonstrates that beyond some of the more well-known examples like national parks and national monuments, there are other lesser-known types of conservation tools that can achieve similarly beneficial outcomes.</strong> Some of these more niche tools — maybe comparable to hex keys or orbital sanders — are tailored to a particular ecosystem or landscape, wildlife habitat, or other recreational or land protection purpose.</p>
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