A new issue of The Takeaway reports on a student capstone study that shows how considering the wildlife values of stakeholders can improve Texas conservation programs.
COLLEGE STATION, TX (October 2, 2023) – The dwindling population of Monarch butterflies is a poignant reminder of the need for increased conservation efforts. Private agricultural lands provide more habitat for conservation than public lands but entail significant economic concerns for landowners. A 2023 Bush School student capstone project investigated how the values and mindsets held by private landowners can affect willing participation in long-term conservation partnerships.
The results and recommendations from the capstone study, which included a survey of young, future stakeholders, are outlined in the latest issue of The Takeaway, Improving Future Wildlife Conservation Programs by Understanding Emerging Stakeholder Values.
The capstone team included Hailey Feik, Sydney Fox, Garion Frankel, Erin Kavanagh, Sangeen Khan, Alman Manzoor, Troy Medeiros, Yvette Mensah, Jaylin Morales, Hunter Parker, Javier Miguel Segura, and William Willingham. Their faculty advisor was Dr. Cole Blease Graham. The report was prepared for the Boone and Crockett Dr. Red Duke Wildlife Conservation and Policy Program under the guidance of Dr. Perry S. Barboza. The Takeaway is a publication of the Mosbacher Institute for Trade, Economics, and Public Policy at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University.
