The Takings Clause can protect conservation, if there’s a market for environmental benefits

On July 20th, federal agents invaded the National Butterfly Center’s property, unannounced and without permission, and began to rip through … More

Can “perpetual” conservation easements be updated to changing circumstances?

Conservation easements are an increasingly important tool for protecting the environment. Roughly 24 million acres in the United States are … More

Rhinos have been hunted to the verge of extinction because of their valuable horns. Most governments have responded, as they … More

The Supreme Court’s vague definition of “property” undermines free-market environmentalism.

At long last, the Administration has chosen an acting leader for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service—an important federal agency … More

Biased interpretations of conservation easements sacrifice long-term conservation benefits for short-term gain.

An Endangered Species Act regulation undermines incentives to conserve and recover species, while also harming property owners and the economy.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced that it was once again considering listing the lesser prairie chicken under … More