Repairing paradise: the restoration of nature in America's national parks
By: William R. Lowry.
Publisher: Brookings Institution Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780815702740
Subjects: National parks and reserves -- Government policy -- United States; National parks and reserves -- United States -- Management; National parks and reserves -- Environmental aspects -- United States; Conservation of natural resources -- United States; Nature conservation -- United States; Environmental policy -- United States; United States -- Environmental conditions
Description: "Examines whether the U.S. can restore the most-loved crown jewels of its national park system, focusing on four ambitious efforts to reverse environmental damage. Combines field research with public policy analysis to portray the mission to restore the natural health and glory to some of the world's most wondrous places"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.