Emerging issues such as climate change, ozone layer depletion and global warming have driven policy makers to put a cap on the emission of pollutants through various legislations. Policies and legislations are the most important instrument for the proper functioning of any sector of society....

This chapter focuses on the alarming rate of forest destruction in the Cordillera region of Luzon, in northern Philippines, involving two national parks and protected areas. It argues that much of the degradation and unsustainable management affecting the national parks has been brought about by a...

Bats are one of many intriguing features that draw visitors to Mammoth Cave National Park each year. But visitors can contribute to the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a disease that has devastated bat populations throughout the eastern and central USA (Impacts to wildlife). Park managers have ...

This chapter presents the study of forest history in France, including historical forest uses and their consequences for forest management. The chapter also discusses the making of the technical and legislative framework, along with the consequences of forestry policies for forest composition in...

This chapter studies the relationship between agriculture and the environment in Serbia. The chapter describes the environmental impacts of agriculture, examines the extent to which agri-environmental concerns are dealt with by the environmental, agricultural and rural policies, discusses how...

This chapter provides the reader with an understanding of US agri-environmental policy including a review of the approaches that have been used and a description of the overall regulatory context. It presents case studies that characterize compliance costs of key regulations and standards affecting ...

This chapter explores the trade effects of environmental regulations (related to reducing water pollution from excess nitrogen) and animal welfare standards in the pig sectors of the EU, USA and Canada. It is revealed that total compliance costs with the Nitrates Directive by pig producers in the...

This chapter compares costs of compliance with the Nitrates Directive and pesticide regulations across fruit and vegetable farms in parts of Spain. It is argued that compliance with standards might even reduce costs, mainly in highly productive regions where changes in management practices (e.g....

This chapter provides an overview of the main environmental and health-related standards that apply to EU agriculture. The most important environmental and health-related issues, which are of major concern in the EU and with high priority in policy are: nutrient enrichment in water by nitrates and...