Book cliffs conservation initiative on human rights

Although the grand county council has yet to formally comment. This collaborative initiative with a consortium of international conservation organisations was formalised in 2009 to improve conservation work by promoting the. The wildlife crossing initiative pulls together the expertise of agencies and people who care about wildlife to create safer roadways and provide additional habitat for big game. Cattle would be reduced in number, but not kicked off the plateau entirely. Conservation initiative on human rights international institute for.

Conservation initiative on human rights actions to conserve nature and natural resources are closely related to the rights of people to secure their livelihoods, enjoy healthy and productive environments and live with dignity. The access fund is a national advocacy organization whose mission keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment. The book cliffs are one of the worlds best places to study sequence stratigraphy. Established in 2009, the conservation initiative on human rights cihr is a consortium of international conservation ngos that seek to improve the practice of.

They are so named because the cliffs of cretaceous sandstone that cap many of the southfacing buttes appear similar to a shelf of books. Rob bishop, rutah, is known for touting the high value of local voices in national decisions. Conservation, human rights, indigenous peoples, protected areas. Mainstreaming a human rights based approach in international agencies bringing together organizations to advance a common approach 1. The real point of the purchases grazing rights to some 200,000 acres. In the 1980s, exxon scientists used the cretaceous strata of the book cliffs to develop the science of sequence stratigraphy.

Foreword in 20 natural justice published the second edition of the living convention,1 the first compilation of the full extent of international law relevant to indigenous and tribal peoples and local communities. Last week, governor herbert asked the state institutional trust lands administration, or sitla, to hold off on a drilling lease in an area of the book cliffs in grand county. Rob bishop and jason chaffetz both rutah released the final version of their muchanticipated public lands initiative on july 14, critics said the bill falls short in reaching the promised compromise between various public lands stakeholders in the seven participating utah counties. The book cliffs are a series of desert mountains and cliffs in western colorado and eastern utah, in the western united states. Unlike elk, deer are a traditional food source for the tribe.

Department of the interior bison conservation science. Their reservation borders the initiative area, and they feared that increasing the elk herd in the book cliffs would decrease the deer herd in the area. Those results convinced the bureau of land management and native plant conservation initiative to fund floristic research in the area. The links between human rights and biodiversity and natural resource conservation are many and complex. Book cliffs conservation initiative project prologue. The book does an excellent job of communicating knowledge gained over years of coyote research without overwhelming the reader. While that may sound like a vast area, its barely a postage stamp for blm. Human natures, nature conservation, and environmental ethics. Fish and wildlife service, 72 percent of sportsmen depend on. To help the utah legislature in its quest to deprive us of our public lands, the pli gives the state more than 10,000 miles of dirt roads, twotracks, and cow trails as 66footwide highway rights ofway.

A new analysis of campaign fundraising shows utah congressman rob bishop has been raising a larger share of money from outside the state than any other lawmaker in the u. I had a dumbass art teacher tell me that cliffs are never along the beach. Established in 2009, the conservation initiative on human rights cihr is a consortium of international conservation ngos that seek to improve the practice of conservation by promoting the integration of human rights in conservation policy and practice. The ute indian tribe also had concerns about the book cliffs conservation initiative. Management plan for the book cliffs conservation initiative area, ut. Maps relating to the utah public lands initiative pli. We support the protection of the land through litigation and other forms of legitimate political action. Winding for 250 miles across utah and colorado, it is the longest continuous escarpment in the world. Lessons learned from bison restoration efforts in utah on. The nuclearpower industry, invited by the governors office and the legislature, has floated plans to build a nuclear reactor along the i70 corridor south of the book cliffs, with local county water rights to the droughtprone green river ready for. We see the need for a fundamental and systemic shift, a restructuring of values away from endless growth and profit, towards stewardship, equality, human rights, and sustainability. Animal rights approaches often conflict with conservation approaches for larger, more charismatic animals in particular. Americas red rock wilderness act anti conservation provisions of the pli.

Texas billionaire loses suit on book cliffs grazing rights. We are human rights nonprofit fundraising ngo organizations. Wwf has joined with other global conservation organizations to form a conservation initiative on human rights cihr, that aims to promote increased integration of human rights in conservation. Conservationists decry utahs public lands initiative, say. The future of papaz is unlimited but will require a statewide commitment. To provide greater conservation, recreation, economic devel opment and local management of federal lands in utah, and for other purposes. The drive would be lonely but for a constant companion. It seeks also to inform policy development activities of. Nothing in this title precludes the relevant secretary from renewing easements or rights ofway in conservation areas established under section 201 in existence on the. Aug 22, 2011 when i hear that word, i know for sure that there is some sort of hunting, fishing, trapping, etc. A report of the meeting including a full list of participants is available on. The conservation initiative on human rights cihr is a collaboration between eight international conservation organisations, which was conceived by nick winer an exemployee of oxfam who has worked extensively with refugees and has seen at first hand the way the establishment of protected areas can lead to people being displaced from their. Dwr also received a 20year extension on two grazing permits it currently holds on about 90,000 acres of trust lands in the book cliffs area, located in southern uintah county and northern grand county.

Respecting human rights is essential for sustainable conservation big. The bureau of land management blm is an agency within the united states department of the interior responsible for administering public lands. Understanding and integrating human dimensions to improve. New bison herd doing well in utahs book cliffs utah last winter, the transplant of 30 bison from the henry mountains to the book cliffs drew the attention of people across. Conservation standards are employed and nedcc uses materials that are stable and durable in all work. Saving nature is at the very heart of what we do as wwf. Original signature of member 114th congress 2d session h. Cultural evolution is required, in both the scientific community and the public at large, to improve significantly the now inadequate response of society to the human predicament.

Digital antiquity extends our knowledge of the human past and improves the management of our cultural heritage by permanently preserving digital archaeological data and supporting their discovery, access, and reuse. The grazing permit will help maintain available forage for wildlife, including elk, deer and bison. The book cliffs conservation initiative bcci started in 1990 as collaboration between the blm, utah division of wildlife resources udwr, the nature conservancy tnc, and the rocky mountain elk foundation rmef. Makagon research report november 2014 biodiversity. Jan 01, 2002 human natures, nature conservation, and environmental ethics. The sportsmens values mapping project is a national initiative that was. Between price, utah and grand junction, colorado, highway 6 and interstate 70 cross 170 miles of barren and windswept terrain. Rocky mountain elk foundation celebrates 20 years of.

Vermilion cliffs national monument flora and 37 to paria canyon. Book cliffs conservation initiative the book cliffs conservation initiative bcci started in 1990 as collaboration between the blm, utah division of wildlife resources udwr, the nature conservancy tnc, and the rocky mountain elk foundation rmef. The doi bison conservation initiative envisions that broadened bison conservation will entail innovative partnerships with both traditional and non traditional partners to allow for ranging bison across multiple jurisdictions at larger landscape scales. The lower roadless area has tremendous values beyond traditional energy resources and their conservation is a worthwhile endeavor, said rep. Governor gary herberts office is trying to work out a deal with utahs state lands agency on a drilling lease in the book cliffs. Fight the green river nuclear reactors project in utah. They focus on indigenous peoples rights because the body of international law is much clearer on these than on the rights of nonindigenous communities. The ute tribe reintroduced a herd on the hill creek extension of the uintah and ouray reservation, beginning with the release of six animals in 1986. The conservation initiative on human rights cihr is a consortium of international conservation organizations that seek to improve the practice of conservation by promoting integration of human rights in conservation policy. Oct 01, 2011 wildlife conservation and animal rights for anyone whos been following the recent antianimalrights crusade of michael hutchins, the executive directorceo of the wildlife society, the fact that the society has come out with an official position statement against animal rights philosophy should come as no surprise. Oil clashes with elk in the book cliffs high country. Rights based approaches exploring issues and opportunities for conservation edited by campese, et al. The goal of the project was to create an area that showcased multiple use management while rehabilitating riparian areas that had been damaged by over grazing, and rehabilitating the wildlife population in the book cliffs area, specifically increasing the local elk heard from.

To increase local support and the effectiveness of conservation initiatives, people must be included in conservation projects. Jim lekas, casey snider and ken theis ride into bogart canyon in the book cliffs in august 20. The utah division of wildlife resources and the nature conservancy, working cooperatively to manage a multipleuse program giving more emphasis on wildlife in the book cliffs, have announced their decision to provide a variety of access opportunities for the public, particularly during the upcoming hunting season. Set in a great sweep of eastern utah straight out of riders of the purple sage, this initiative underscored the foundations commitment to partnerships as the pathway to the most farreaching good for elk country. The book cliffs conservation initiative is a cooperative, multipleuse undertaking by the state, bureau of land management, nature conservancy, rocky mountain elk foundation, and. The plateau has few human inhabitants, and is well known only to oilmen.

Conservation initiative on human rights international. Douglas, little book cliffs, sand wash basin and the. Conservation and welfare dont need to be mutually exclusive, but sometimes welfare objectives can contradict conservation objectives and vice versa. Book cliffs conservation initiativeseveral parts b. State participation in ecosystem management by ted stewart. Blm utah manages many remarkable national conservation lands including, three national monuments, three national conservation areas, multiple historic trails, and many wild and scenic rivers, wilderness, and wilderness study areas. The conservation ethic that began to evolve included three core principles. Utah public lands initiative act as of jul 14, 2016 introduced version. The book cliffs conservation initiative is a cooperative, multipleuse undertaking by the state, bureau of land management, nature conservancy, rocky mountain elk foundation, and private landowners. Extinct in the region for nearly one hundred years, condors were successfully reintroduced starting in the 1990s in an effort informed by the fossil recordcondor skeletal remains had been found in the areas late. For nearly 60 years, we have made it our mission to find solutions that save the marvelous array of life on our planet by applying the best science available and working closely with local communities. Bennett, ccrn affiliate researcher, from his recent publication titled conservation social science. The modern conservation movement was first manifested in the forests of india, with the practical application of scientific conservation principles. The conservation initiative on human rights cihr is a consortium of international conservation organizations that seek to improve the practice of conservation by promoting integration of human rights in conservation policy and practice.

Jul 19, 2007 the book cliffs conservation initiative marked one of the finest chapters in the elk foundations early history. Switchback is the pli a fair deal for public lands in utah. Penned into individual crates that were then loaded into two steel express railroad cars, they rolled west late in 19 on a 2,000mile journey that would prove more astonishing than it. Humans are behind the current rate of species extinction, which is at least 1001,000 times higher than. Utahs remote and little known book cliffs area seemed ripe for preservation under an innovative, locally grown initiative until oilman oscar wyatt stepped in to challenge it. The pursuit of conservation goals can contribute positively to the realization of many human rights, and. The policy states wwfs commitment to respect human rights and to promote rights within the scope of conservation initiatives. Caves such as this one, that provide large volume areas below their lowest entrances, are able to trap cold air. The book cliffs conservation initiative marked one of the finest chapters in the elk foundations early history. Under this initiative, each of the participating organizations birdlife international, conservation international.

Huffs book uses scientific research and personal experience to create a thorough compendium that addresses diet, behavior, and interactions with other wildlife. The book cliffs appear mostly along the southern and western edge of the tavaputs plateau. Conservation initiative on human rights stories wwf. The utah department of natural resources initiated a number of programs before the term ecosystem management come into vogue that employ principles and concepts characteristic of em. Resource management plan for the book cliffs conservation. Digital antiquity extends our knowledge of the human past and improves the management of our cultural heritage by permanently preserving digital archaeological data and supporting their. Human rights standards for conservation an analysis of responsibilities, rights and redress for just conservation harry jonas, dilys roe and jael e. Basic stabilization is the minimal level of treatment required to slow deterioration of a book. The utah public lands initiative act, or pli, crafted after 1,200 meetings hosted by bishop and chaffetz over the past three years, is rooted in the belief that conservation and economic development can coexist and make utah a better place to live, work, and visit, their offices wrote in a summary of the bill that would affect 18 million. Member organizations ohio bird conservation initiative.

In part eight of our series, we stop in at utahs book cliffs. Ancient indian villages revealed in utah technology. Shared principles in order to mainstream a human rights perspective in international agencies, it is important for large organizations to work together to form a common approach. The signatories are the general membership of the ohio bird conservation initiative. Understanding and integrating human dimensions to improve conservation. Bureau of land management, utah division of wildlife resources, rocky mountain elk foundation and the nature conservancy. The conservation community is being challenged to take stronger measures to. Penned into individual crates that were then loaded into two steel express railroad cars, they rolled west late in 19 on a 2,000mile journey that would prove more astonishing than it might have seemed. Mainstreaming a human rightsbased approach in international. The book cliffs bison plan was presented simultaneously with the henry mountains plan, and with a good base of support, the management plan was passed by the utah wildlife board in august 2007. The blm, the nations largest landlord, sold drilling rights to 810,000 acres in 2015.

Utah national conservation lands bureau of land management. Antelope island state park is a cooperative management effort by several state agencies, and salt lake and davis counties, managed by the state. Visit our national conservation lands pages listed below. The book conservation staff has extensive experience in both book and paper conservation techniques. This is especially true in the west, where according to the u. The eight cihr members are birdlife international, conservation. Green governance is a direct response to the mounting calls for a paradigm shift in the way humans relate to the natural environment. The proposal, formally called the book cliffs conservation initiative, found.

Rocky mountain elk foundation celebrates 20 years of success. Oil clashes with elk in the book cliffs high country news know. Herbert asks sitla to reconsider book cliffs lease. After months of exploring i80 along the entire length of wyoming and in the context of the new science of migration, nickerson says the i80 wildlife barrier.

And with the exception of a few privately held parcels of land, almost 96% of the 2. In order to mainstream a human rights perspective in international agencies, it is important for large organizations to work together to form a common approach. The book plunges down through millennia of human intervention at point reyes from native americans hunting along the cliffs 10,000 years ago, to. These pages have recently been updated to reflect the recent passage of the public law. However, the views, statements, findings, conclusions, recommendations, and data in this report do not necessarily reflect views and policies of the. The story of the origin of the green river nukes is a classic western water tale, rife with backroom deals, political shadiness and an aggressive salesman with a big story to sell. The book cliffs have preserved excellent strata of the foreland basin of the ancient western interior seaway that stretched north from the gulf of mexico to the yukon in the. Representative rob bishops public lands initiative pli, unveiled on july 14th after much delay, is the kind of proextraction, antifederal legislation that could only come from a congressman with a lifetime score of 3% from the league of conservation voters among myriad provisions that exacerbate climate change, promote the state of utahs land grab, and trivialize the inter.

The goal of the project was to create an area that showcased multiple use management while rehabilitating riparian areas that had been damaged by over grazing, and rehabilitating the wildlife population in the book cliffs. The roundtable could also support a dedicated redress mechanism where those in charge of conservation initiatives fail to comply with human rights standards. The conservation initiative on human rights cihr provides an example of the benefits of these collaborations. The goal of the project was to create an area that showcased multiple use management while rehabilitating riparian areas that had. Bishop and chaffetz release draft of public lands bill. It opens the door to a new set of solutions by proposing a compelling new synthesis of environmental protection based on broader notions of economics and human rights and on commonsbased governance. Our human rights activities are taken place around the world,let contribute to them with us by your hand to be a better life. Book cliffs conservation project under attack jim woolf. A set of conservation standards was published in 2016 to respond to that need. Clattering down the planklined chute, the 14 bison were leaving the big city for the high plains. In conservation, perhaps no better example exists of the past informing the present than the return of the california condor to the vermilion cliffs of arizona. Best places to hunt the book cliffs 6 matching articles. The book cliffs are an enormous area that spans two states. But new data from the nonprofit center for responsive politics suggests.

Obci coordinates the diverse skills and resources of its voluntary partners to deliver the full spectrum of bird conservation in ohio. The discussion draft of the public lands initiative would designate more than 175,000 acres in the book cliffs as wilderness an amount that falls short of the grand county councils recommendations. Aug 17, 2015 the book plunges down through millennia of human intervention at point reyes from native americans hunting along the cliffs 10,000 years ago, to 19thcentury culinary pirates attacking the. Because subterranean rock temperatures approximate average aboveground temperatures, if summer highs were to reach 80f and winter lows fell to 30, the limestone rock would appoximate 55, the midpoint between these extremes. Building on its earlier engagement in the conservation initiative on human rights,2 the international institute for environment and development iied is working with natural justice and an advisory group of indigenous and other lawyers and practitioners to. Neal clark, author at southern utah wilderness alliance. We believe that by working collectively we can better advance the integration of human rights in our field. Wwf is a founding member of the conservation and human rights initiative and signed the conservation and human rights framework in 2009.

Oil clashes with elk in the book cliffs high country news. In an increasingly crowded and paytoplay world, americas 640 million acres of public lands including our national forests and bureau of land management landshave become the nations mightiest hunting and fishing strongholds. The conservation initiative on human rights cihr is a collaboration between eight international conservation organisations, which was conceived by nick winer an exemployee of oxfam who has worked extensively with refugees and has seen at first hand the way the establishment of protected areas can lead to people being displaced from their land. Conservation groups quickly criticize final public lands.