Natural Resource Administration: Wildlife, Fisheries, Forests and Parks

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The book, “Natural Resource Administration: Wildlife, Fisheries, Forests, and Parks” by Dr. D. Sparling is an informative and accessible synopsis detailing the inception and development of natural resource management theory and agencies in North America. The book linearly describes how both people and governments of North America viewed and managed natural resources from the “pre-European era” through the turn of the 21st century. The books introduces numerous governmental natural resources agencies and NGOs, explaining each’s scope, history, and mission. The book also touches on the complex interacting roles of scientists, biologists, managers, politicians, and public perceptions and how perceived values have influenced natural resources management in the United States and Canada. This book is a valuable addition to any governmental, academic, or personal library. Dr. Sparling has generated a unique reference which details the structure of Federal natural resource agencies, generally describes State and Provincial natural resource agency structure and perspectives, and consolidates many useful economic, legal, and historical references.