RPPN Research Network https://rppn.org/ Evidence for conservation and public policy en Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:11:42 GMT From Shelf to Statute: Five Reports That Rewired US Conservation Policy https://rppn.org/from-shelf-to-statute-five-reports-rewired-conservation-policy/ https://rppn.org/from-shelf-to-statute-five-reports-rewired-conservation-policy/ Most white papers are downloaded, skimmed, and forgotten. A rare few reshape federal rules, redirect state budgets, and outlive their authors. We examine five that did — and distill the common ingredients any institution can apply to its next publication. RPPN Research Network Policy Analysis Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:11:42 GMT Precedent Isn't Proof: Closing the Evidence Gap in American Land Conservation https://rppn.org/precedent-isnt-proof-evidence-gap-land-conservation/ https://rppn.org/precedent-isnt-proof-evidence-gap-land-conservation/ Land trusts and local conservation agencies routinely prioritize acquisitions based on institutional habit rather than peer-reviewed findings. This opinion piece argues that a formal, certifiable evidence-review standard — modeled on frameworks used in public health and education — is overdue in US conservation planning. RPPN Research Network Opinion Thu, 05 Nov 2026 16:11:42 GMT