PAG Issue Briefs

Issue Briefs are timely summaries of research reports relevant to current natural resource topics. 

Softwood Lumber Imports from Canada: An Issue Brief. Issue Brief No. 1, prepared by Jay O'Laughlin (2001), in response to a letter to Idaho legislators from the Canadian Consul General. [PDF version]

The Variable Impact of Dams on Columbia and Snake River Salmon Populations. Issue Brief No. 2, prepared by Jay O'Laughlin (2003). [PDF version]

Superfund Liability Reform in 2002. Issue Brief No. 3, prepared by Jay O'Laughlin (2003), in response to a request from U.S. Senator Larry Craig's office. [PDF version]

Policies for Risk Assessment in Federal Land and Resource Management Decisions. Issue Brief No. 4, prepared by Jay O'Laughlin (July 2004). [PDF version]  

Are Prescribed Burning Projects Feasible in Idaho Wilderness Areas? Issue Brief No. 5, prepared by Philip S. Cook and Jay O'Laughlin (July 2004). [PDF version]

Economic Impact of Salmon and Steelhead Fishing in Idaho: Review of the Idaho Rivers United Report. Issue Brief No. 6, prepared by Jay O'Laughlin (2005). [PDF version]

Idaho Forest Products Business Sector. Fact Sheet No. 1, prepared by Jay O'Laughlin and Philip S. Cook (February 2006). [PDF version]

Ecosystem Services and Environmental Market Potentials: Portland Katoomba Conference Notes. Issue Brief No. 8, preprared by Jay O'Laughlin and John A. Helms (July 2006). [PDF version]