Teaching endangered species management
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A university course, Endangered Species Management, can provide valuable learning experience on the social and political dimensions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), to biology, economics and other subject students. The course topics include, case studies in recovery plans, introduction to law and ESA, and other organizational issues. The course helps in understanding the inherent problems in recovery plans, and provides an opportunity to the students to give recommendations for improving the recovery plans.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1996
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Legislative mandates of the Endangered Species Act and a plea for consistent use of technical terms
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The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is aimed at protecting plants and animals whose existence is in peril and species conservation programs can be benefited if the act is fully understood by interested parties. Controversial issues raised by the ESA can only be resolved if facts and values are clearly separated, The consistent use of technical terms will help improve communication between interested parties. Essential ESA definitions are presented.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1997
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