Sparling, D. W. <br/><br/>
Natural resource administration :  wildlife, fisheries, forests and parks / 
Donald W. Sparling. 
 - xxvi, 346 pages :  illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ;  23 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Basics of natural resources. Differing perspectives on natural resource policy -- History of wildlife and natural resource conservation -- Environmental law. Historical perspectives on the "ownership" of wildlife -- A closer look at key environmental laws -- The bureaucracy of natural resources. Federal administration in Canada -- US Department of the Interior -- US Department of Agriculture -- Natural resource management at the state and provincial levels -- Non-governmental agencies, people, and money. A selected list of non-governmental organizations (NGO's) -- Stakeholders, clients, and cooperators: Who are they? -- The need for a good public relations department -- The bottom line- funding, budgeting, and planning -- What next? 
<br/><br/>  Presents a perspective on natural resource administration in North America, how it developed, how it is structured, and where it might be heading. This book covers the history of natural resource management in Europe and North America, proceeding to environmental law; and agencies involved in wildlife and natural resource management. 
<br/><br/> College of Arts and Sciences 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0124046479 9780124046474 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2014378759 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Natural resources--Management.--United States<br/>Natural resources--Management.--Canada<br/>Natural resources--Law and legislation--United States.<br/>Natural resources--Law and legislation--Canada.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>HC85  / .S64 2014 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>333.720973/Sp26