Partnerships for habitat on private land

Article Abstract:

The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) introduced the Partners for Wildlife program in 1987 to protect endangered species by encouraging voluntary habitat restoration and wetland conservation. The goal is achieved through the joint efforts of local governments, State wildlife agencies and private organizations. Partners for Wildlife policy, issued by the FWS in 1992, focuses on the restoration of original natural community on at least 70% of the project site with 70% of the funds used for on-the-ground restoration activities and the rest for technical planning.

Biological diversity conservation, Biodiversity conservation

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AZA species survival plan profile: the Mona/Virgin Islands boa

Article Abstract:

The Mona/Virgin Islands boa Species Survival Plan (SSP) was established in 1990 to protect the threatened Mona boa found in Isla Mona and the endangered Virgin Island boas found in the Caribbean. The Caribbean and US Virgin Islands offices of the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Departmento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales de Puerto Rico worked together to formulate the FWS Recovery Plan for each boa subspecies. This led to the reintroduction of the first Mona and Virgin Island boas bred at the American Zoo and Aquarium Assn. under SSP into the wild.

Natural history, Puerto Rico, Caribbean Islands, United States Virgin Islands, Boa constrictor

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Wildlife habitat and private ownership

Article Abstract:

Brian Seasholes of the Competitive Enterprise Institute contends that the Endangered Species Act (ESA) encourages owners of private lands to banish endangered species from their properties and eradicate their habitat. He argues that the act fosters destructive behavior instead of protecting the well-being of listed species. However, Seasholes fails to support this libertarian critique with data. His evidence are mostly anecdotes and even examples from other countries.

Laws, regulations and rules

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