VIII. The Endangered Species Act

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VIII. The Endangered Species Act
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A. Definition

• 1. Passed in 1973, the ESA prohibited the
  government or citizens from taking actions that
  harm endangered species or their habitats
• 2. Three main parts
• a. Lists of species must be created and
  monitored
• b. Laws must be enacted to prevent further
  losses

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• c. Programs must be developed to remove
  species from the list
• 3. Several big name species have managed to
  recover
• a. However, many species have met
  governmental and citizen opposition
• b. Led to further loss of species as land
  owners what to hide evidence of endangered
  species

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B. Recovery Plans

• 1. Previously discussed parks and preserves
  play a major role
• 2. Many programs center on captive breeding and
  reintroduction
• a. Showing success with birds
• b. Mammals like bears and wolves offer more
  controversy

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• 3. Cloning is a new relatively underused idea
• 4. Umbrella species are well known and loved
  species that, when protected, protect many lesser
  known species

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C. International Treaties

• 1. Many endangered species are found in nations
  with less stringent laws
• 2. UN has provided the world with 2 acts for
  protection
• a. CITES- Convention on International Trade
  in Endangered Species
• b. Convention on Biological Diversity