How Good Are Endangered Species Recovery Plans?

The effectiveness of recovery plans for endangered species can be improved through incorporation of dynamic, explicit science in the recovery process, such as strongly linking species' biology to recovery criteria. Boersma, et al, argue that science should be able to guide management actions in...

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Published in:Bioscience 2001-08, Vol.51 (8), p.643-649
Main Authors: Dee Boersma, P., Kareiva, Peter, Fagan, William F., Alan Clark, J., Hoekstra, Jonathan M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biodiversity conservation
Biological diversity conservation
Biology
Conservation (Concept)
Data Collection
Endangered & extinct species
Endangered species
Evaluation
Feedback (Response)
Protection and preservation
Questionnaires
Resource management
Sampling
Science
Scientific Principles
Seminars
Wildlife conservation
Wildlife management
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Summary:The effectiveness of recovery plans for endangered species can be improved through incorporation of dynamic, explicit science in the recovery process, such as strongly linking species' biology to recovery criteria. Boersma, et al, argue that science should be able to guide management actions intended to help species that are at risk of extinction.
ISSN:0006-3568
1525-3244
DOI:10.1641/0006-3568(2001)051[0643:HGAESR]2.0.CO;2