Hay… that’s my habitat!
Grassland Birds and Dairy Farming Growth in the economic susbystem Renewal of resource/ public good
Renewal of resource/ public good: - farms maintained habitat for grassland birds nest: hay forage: in corn
Growth of economic subsystem: - Researchers found higher protein in earlier hay - Pesticide technology advanced - Mowing equipment changes
Result: -current practices may be preventing renewal of resource.
Result: -current practices may be preventing renewal of resource.
Who cares? Are these birds really a public good?
Who cares? Are these birds really a public good? The Nature Conservancy Partners in Flight North American Bird Conservation Initiative Audubon Society State Wildlife Programs
Available policy options: - Displace the conflict… purchase/easements (ignores the rules of systems thinking)
Other available policy options: - Pigovian subsidies WHIP (Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program) GRP (Grassland Reserve Program) “Birds as Farm Product”
Other available policy options: - Pigovian subsidies WHIP (Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program) GRP (Grassland Reserve Program) “Birds as Farm Product” Polluter Privilege … and a value clash..
Is there a polluter-pays solution?
Questions?