Reference no: EM132550212 , Length: 11

Minimum of 11 pages typed double-spaced of text (i.e. that does not include title page, literature cited, pictures, etc.).

The purpose of this work is to demonstrate your ability to analyze the materials covered in this class--it is your chance to show off what you have learned in this class. You will do this by researching an environmental issue that you're interested in; though the class has focused on western public land issues, you may choose any issue related to natural resource management. The research paper must include the following components:

Question 1: Clearly define the issue from a historical perspective (e.g. why is it an issue, what policies and regulations are pertinent to the issue, etc.)

Question 2: What is the current standing of the issue (e.g. who are the major players involved; what are the on-going planning, administrative, or legislative efforts to resolve the issue, what are the controversies surrounding the issue, etc.)

Question 3: In what direction is the issue headed in the future, (e.g. are the major players involved progressing towards a resolution. If so, why. If not, develop some strategic ideas of how it could be resolved; where is the resolution; what type of leadership needs to occur, etc.)