Cumulative Effects in Wildlife Management: Impact Mitigation

Discussing the array of issues associated with the cumulative effects of wildlife management projects and subsequent developments in surrounding habitats, this book outlines methods to address these impacts in wildlife management. Chapters cover definitions, assessment approaches, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), quantification of effects both spatially and temporally, regulation and monitoring techniques at home and abroad, economic considerations, and the impact of shortfalls. Each chapter includes illustrative examples including anthropogenic impacts on freshwater fish and cumulative effects on sage-grouse, barrenground caribou, and bighorn sheep.