Leasing and Restoration of Submerged Lands
Author | : Nature Conservancy (U.S.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 80 |
Release | : 2002 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSD:31822033098930 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Leasing and Restoration of Submerged Lands written by Nature Conservancy (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the leasing of submerged lands as a potential conservation strategy and examines benefits, considerations and methods of involvement for leasing, preservation and restoration of shellfish on these lands. Based in part on a nationwide analysis of coastal states' leasing legislation to discern submerged lands' availability, procedures and costs for acquiring a lease, and criteria for maintaining a lease in each state. Explores a variety of leasing options, with focus on the leasing of shellfish grounds. Also describes a selection of sustainable fishery management programs sponsored by The Nature Conservancy