Held March 21 to 25, 1976 in Washington, D.C.
Contents
Natural Resources Capabilities, Population Needs, and Quality of Life
Formal Opening, Daniel A. Poole
Population, Food and Energy-The Need of New Policies for Our Future, Georg A. Borgstrom
Scientific Resource Management: An Historical Perspective, Susan L. Flader
Toward Legal Rights for Natural Systems, Christopher D. Stone
Private Sector Programs to Maintain Critical Habitats, Patrick F. Noonan
Strategies and Plans for Improving Management of Resources
Opening Remarks, Eugene P. Odum
Three Generations of Pesticides: Time for a New Approach, Robert van den Bosch
Obtaining Protein From the Oceans: Opportunities and Constraints, Norman]. Wilimovsky
Government's Role in Managing Coastal and Marine Resources, David H. Wallace
Energy Evaluation and Management Alternatives for Florida's East Coast, Suzanne Bayley, Howard T. Odum and Michael Kemp
A Modeling Approach to Evaluate Tidal Wetlands, Douglas Hill
Use of Population Genetics Data for the Management of Fish and Wildlife Populations, Michael H. Smith, H. 0. Hillestad, M. N. Manlove and R. L. Marchinton
Maintaining Ecological and Sociological Values in Water Projects
Opening Remarks, William Whipple, Jr.
Balancing Economic Development and Environmental Quality Through the Water Resources Council's Principles and Standards, Warren D. Fairchild
Options for Financing Water Development Projects, Steve H. Hanke
Environmental Objectives and Water Quality Control Programs, William Whipple,Jr.
Assuring Ecological Integrity in Water Developments, John Cairns, Jr. and Kenneth L. Dickson
Flood Control and Wildlife Preservation in Los Angeles Water Projects, Gordon A. Reetz and Dale A. Pierce
Migratory Bird Management: Attitudes, Plans and Cooperative Approaches
Opening Remarks, John S. Tener
The Waterfowl Hunters' Perceptions of the Waterfowl Resource, Robert I. Smith and Roy J. Roberts
A Management Plan for Waterfowl, Lynn A. Greenwalt
Trends and New Directions in Federal Conservation Law Enforcement, Clark R. Bavin
Improving International Cooperative Efforts: Accomplishments and Needs
Aquatic Migratory Birds in Mexico, Mario Luis Cossio Gabucio
Improving International Cooperative Efforts: Accomplishments and Needs, Alan G. Loughrey
International Cooperation in Migratory Bird Management: United States Efforts, Nathaniel P. Reed
Improving International Cooperative Waterfowl Management Efforts: Accomplishments and Needs, Jack R. Grieb
Land Use: Planning and Allocations
Opening Remarks, Alfred Heller
California's Coastal Management Plan, Joseph E. Bodovitz
Energy, Land and Equity, Bruce M. Hannon
Incorporating Fish and Wildlife Values in Land Use Planning, Robert L. Hoover
Land Allocations in Alaska
Cochairman's Remarks, Robert E. LeResche
Alaska's Land-The Crucial Years, Guy R. Martin
Land Allocations in Alaska: Federal Plans, William C. Reffa lt
Social and Economic Considerations in Alaska's Resource Development, Kevin Waring
Federal, State and Local Cooperation, Samuel E. Wood
Energy Demands, Alternative Sources, and Management Needs
Energy and Our National Heritage, Roger W. Sant
Net Benefits to Society From Alternative Energy Investments, Howard T. Odum
Meeting the Challenge of Future Energy Development, F. Eugene Hester
Rehabilitation Potentials and Limitations of Surface Mined Lands, Roger R. Bay
Assuring Ecological Soundness in Coastal Energy Developments, John R. Clark
Constructing and Managing Power Plants to Avoid Adverse Ecological Impacts, Frank L. Parker
Using Animal Population Characteristics To Improve Management
The Use of Protein Variation in the Management of Salmonid Populations, Fred M. Utter, Fred W. Allendorf and Bernie May
The Use of Restocking Quotas in Corcodilian Harvest Management, James D. Nichols, Robert H. Chabreck and Walt Conley
Feral Asses on Public Lands: An Analysis of Biotic Impact, Legal Considerations and Management Alternatives, Steven W. Carothers, Merle E. Stitt and R. R.Johnson
Bobwhite Quail Population Characteristics and Management Implications in South Texas, William H. Kiel,Jr.
Population Ecology of Polar and Grizzly Bears in Canada, Ian Stirling, Arthur M. Pearson and F. L. Bunnell
Population Characteristics of Minnesota Black Bears, Lynn L. Rogers
Providing Habitats for Wild Fauna and Flora
Opening Remarks, Maynard M. Nelson
Maintenance of Natural Diversity: Approach and Recommendations, Robert E. Jenkins
Guidelines for Maintaining and Enhancing Wildlife Habitat in Forest Management in the Blue Mountains of Washington and Oregon, Jack Ward Thomas, Rodney J. Miller, Hugh Black, Jon E. Rodiek and Chris Maser
From Fire Control to Fire Management: An Ecological Basis for Policies, Bruce M. Kilgore
Agriculture and Wildlife: Opportunities and Conflict, Robert W. Long
Habitat Programs and Recreation Opportunities on Private Agricultural Land: Opportunities and Constraints, William]. Horvath
Providing Habitat for Migratory Birds Through Private Efforts, Dale E. Whitesell
Meeting Demands for Resource Management Information and Services
Trends and Future Problems in North American Outdoor Recreation, J. S. Marsh
Perceptions of Animals in American Society, Stephen R. Kellert
Inputs of Wildlifers Expected by Urban and Regional Planners
Moderator's Remarks, Aelred D. Geis
Wildlife As Inputs to Comprehensive Planning, Walter]. Monasch and John H. Thillman
Input of Wildlifers Expected by Urban and Regional Planners: Views of American Institute of Planners, Royce E. Lanier
Wildlife Research Needed by Landscape Architects, Robert 0. Brush
Wildlife Biologists' Involvement in the Planning Process, Dean P. Longrie
Perspectives on Training Needs for Future Resource Managers, R. Keith Arnold
Selling Sound Resource Management - Investment in the Future, Eleanor C.J. Horwitz
Blueprint for the Tricentennial
The Environmental Movement in America's Third Century, Henry L. Diamond
Are National Environmental and Economic Objectives Compatible?, Beatrice E. Willard
Wildlife 1976: A New Perspective is Needed, D. Kent Frizzell
Strengthening State-Federal Cooperation for Western Energy Developments, Thomas L. Judge
Communications and Resource Management, James R. Shepley
Educating Citizens to Improve Resource Management, Walter]. Bogan,Jr.
Closing Remarks, L. R.Jahn
Published annually since 1915, the Transactions of the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference provide a unique and informative record of the direction and momentum of professional natural resource management. Tracking current research and management emphases and the perspectives and approaches to meeting the challenges to sustaining and conserving North America's wildlife and their habitats, the Transactions is a valuable reference for all who deal with the complexities and intricacies of natural resource issues, policies and programs.