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Conservation plans unveiled
for six wildlife species
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[JAN. 17, 2006]
MONTREAL -- The Commission for
Environmental Cooperation, in cooperation with federal agencies,
scientists, academics and nongovernmental organizations, has published
the first tri-national conservation plans ever to be formulated for
North American wildlife species.
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Under the North American Conservation Action Plans, published at
the end of
November 2005, a common
conservation approach will be applied to six wildlife species -- the
leatherback turtle, humpback whale, pink-footed shearwater,
burrowing owl, ferruginous hawk and black-tailed prairie dog --
across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Each plan suggests
actions to reduce threats, share expertise and provide key
information to the public and wildlife officers. Highlights of the
plans include a proposal to reduce the use of pesticides that affect
the burrowing owl's food supply, distribute information to
shipmasters and their companies on how to avoid striking whales,
promote sustainable fishing practices and eliminate at-sea dumping
of debris that may affect sea turtles.
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 In June 2003, the three North American governments adopted a
long-term strategy for the conservation of critical species and
habitats in North America. The action plans form a key element of
this strategy, as does a complementary process aimed at establishing
a North American Marine Protected Areas Network and grasslands
conservation corridor. The work to safeguard the six species began
in earnest with a series of meetings in Mexico with regional
conservation partners. State government officials met with the
Commission for Environmental Cooperation to identify areas of
collaboration to implement and disseminate the plans.
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