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' Flexibility ' over wetland protection

Author
Moore L.
Journal/Series
National Wetlands Newsletter | Vol. 18(6); 7 - 11; 5 p.
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-059572)
Publisher | Place of publication
Environmental Law Institute | Washington, DC, USA
Language
English
Country/Territory
United States of America
Subject
Land & soil, Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agriculture and environment Land-use planning Wetlands Local government
Abstract

Rule makings related to the 1996 Farm Bill are being released that defer extensively to local judgment. Without clear rules and detailed technical guidance, however, that 'flexibility' will undermine wetland protection before the Bill's incentive programs have an opportunity to work.