CRP 4440 - [Resource Management and Environment Law]

(crosslisted) NTRES 4440
(CU-SBY)

Spring. Not offered: 2023-2024. Next offered: 2024-2025. 4 credits. Letter grades only.

Enrollment generally limited to: juniors and seniors. Sophomores may take this course with permission of instructor. Co-meets with CRP 5440.

Staff.

Introduces the application of legal concepts and processes to the management of natural resources and natural-resource areas. Explores the role of the common law, statutory law, administrative regulations, and judicial decisions in managing these resources. Particular focus is given to the management of wildlife, wetlands, and critical resources on public lands, and to the conflicts inherent in government attempts to regulate important natural resources on private lands.