The following reports are available from Maine Audubon's Conservation Department by request. This special report focuses on the importance Maine's wildlife legacy to Maine's economy, threats to the future of Maine's wildlife, wildlife funding and support systems, and solutions for securing the health of Maine's wildlife species. A Bibliography of Publications Detailing the Economic Role of Maine's Woods, Waters, and Wildlife.
Natural resources are the backbone of Maine's economy.
Our ability to plan for a sustainable future requires a thorough understanding of the many different ways Maine's woods, waters, and wildlife contribute to the state's economy. In the past, information describing the economic role of our natural resources has been difficult to find, widely dispersed, and often narrowly focused. With this bibliography, we will improve access to a broad base of information to help planners, policy makers, citizens groups, and others bridge the gap between economic planning and environmental protection. Enhancing Maine's economy through the wise stewardship of its resources could be the most enduring legacy we leave our children. An overview of the many tools to build creative solutions to secure a future for our woods, waters, and wildife.