Military Readiness and Environmental Protection Through Cost.effective Land Conservation
| Author(s) | Kecinski, Maik | |
| Author(s) | Keisner, Deborah Kerley | |
| Author(s) | Messer, Kent D. | |
| Author(s) | Schulze, William D. | |
| Date Accessioned | 2015-09-30T14:39:45Z | |
| Date Available | 2015-09-30T14:39:45Z | |
| Publication Date | 2015-05 | |
| Abstract | Harboring a high density of threatened and endangered species on its bases leaves the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) with a critical responsibility establishing sound environmental policies while also continuing training and ensuring military readiness. This dual objective is the goal of the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program, a large conservation fund for military installations that is mandated to be cost-effective. Analyzing a unique DoD data set, we show that use of optimization models generate a 21% increase in military readiness and environmental protection or achieve the same benefits as benefit targeting at a cost saving of 37%. | en_US |
| URL | http://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/17056 | |
| Part of Series | RR15-03 | |
| Keywords | Cost-effective | en_US |
| Keywords | Conservation | |
| Title | Military Readiness and Environmental Protection Through Cost.effective Land Conservation | en_US |
| Type | Research Report | en_US |