Barbara specializes in the economics of natural resources and environmental services, with a particular focus on water, agriculture, recreation, habitat and endangered species, land use, and ecosystem services. With an academic background and personal interest in both the natural and social sciences, Barbara integrates insight and knowledge from ecology, hydrology, anthropology, demography, and pyschology into her economics work.
She has served as an expert witness on a range of economic and demographic issues. For diver clients, Barbara identifies the social and economic consequences of alternative management strategies and actions, values resources and ecosystem services, and estimates the economic development impacts of policies, industries, or actions.
She has served as an expert witness on a range of economic and demographic issues. For diver clients, Barbara identifies the social and economic consequences of alternative management strategies and actions, values resources and ecosystem services, and estimates the economic development impacts of policies, industries, or actions.
Services
Highland Economics specializes in the economics of natural resources and the environment, business planning and feasibility assessment, and the socioeconomic impact of industries, policies, and management actions. In each of these areas, we apply economic insights and tools to transform complex data into clear and actionable information.
Highland goes above and beyond the 'Data Dump' often seen in Socioeconomic Impact Analysis. By focusing on the interpretation of interdisciplinary data into terms people can understand, Highland provides clients with a true understanding of the socioeconomic impacts of proposed actions.
To comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and similar state environmental requirements, Highland economists regularly analyze the effects of proposed policies, management actions, and projects on socioeconomic, environmental justice, land use, and recreation resources.
To comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and similar state environmental requirements, Highland economists regularly analyze the effects of proposed policies, management actions, and projects on socioeconomic, environmental justice, land use, and recreation resources.
Highland economists have been valuing water rights for almost two decades, but with increasing water scarcity and a changing regulatory landscape, our water rights valuation services are more in demand than ever. Highland has extensive experience valuing water rights using a variety of methods from previous transaction water transfer values to land price differentials on land with and without water rights.
In addition to being avid outdoor recreation enthusiasts, Highland economists are experienced in estimating the non-market value of recreation amenities and experiences to recreationists. We also have expertise in identifying the market value of developing recreation-based businesses.
Highland economists have analyzed the value of recreation and recreation-related businesses in Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Nevada, Tennessee, and Arizona.Highland Economics estimated the total economic value of an ecologically important area under three land use scenarios.
Highland economists have analyzed the value of recreation and recreation-related businesses in Washington, Oregon, California, Montana, Nevada, Tennessee, and Arizona.Highland Economics estimated the total economic value of an ecologically important area under three land use scenarios.
Natural areas and open space provide many benefits to society, including flood control, climate regulation, recreation opportunities, water storage and aquifer recharge, air quality, waste assimilation, and food and fiber provision. These benefits, frequently referred to as 'ecosystem services' are often challenging to value as they are typically not associated with a market 'price'.
Reviews
Be the first to review Highland Economics.
Write a Review