Faculty Member Information
J. Richard Conner |
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About Dr. Conner:
Dr. Conner's Research emphasizes the integration of economics with ecology in the management of grazinglands and related resources. His work has dealt with such issues as how to select the optimal combination of wildlife/livestock enterprises while considering both biological diversity and relative levels and variations in enterprise costs and prices. Much of his work has been devoted to development of integrated biophysical and economic models for analyzing the ecological and economic impacts of alternative technologies and/or policies on agriculture firms and regions.
Selected Publications:
Kreuter, U. P., M. V. Nair, D. Jackson-Smith, J. R. Conner and J. E. Johnston. "Property Rights Orientations and Rangeland Management Practices: Texas, Utah and Colorado." Rangeland Ecology and Management, 59 (2006): 632-639
Conner,J.R., "Quail in Texas: Economic Aspects." In Ecology and Management of Texas Quails. L. Brennan ed. Texas A&M University Press, College Station. 2007. pp. 313-326
Olenick, K.L., U.P. Kreuter and J. R. Conner. "Texas Landowner Perceptions Regarding Ecosystem Services and Cost-Share Land Management Programs." Ecological Economics, 53 (2005): 247-260.
Olenick, K.L., J. R. Conner, R. N. Wilkins, U.P. Kreuter, and W.T. Hamilton. "Economic Implications of Brush Treatments to Improve Water Yield in Two Texas Watersheds." Journal of Range Management, 57 (2004): 337-345.
Olenick, K.L., R.N. Wilkins and J.R.Conner. "Increasing Off-site Water Yield and Grassland Bird Habitat through Brush Treatments." Ecological Economics, 49 (2004): 469-484.