Species Conservation Assessment and Conservation Strategy for the Townsend's Big-Eared Bat
Pierson ED, Wackenhut MC, Altenbach JS, Bradley P, Call P, Genter DL, Harris CE, Keller BL, Lengus B, Lewis L, Luce B, Navo KW, Perkins JM, Smith S, Welch L. 1999. Species Conservation Assessment and Conservation Strategy for the Townsend's Big-Eared Bat. Idaho Conservation Effort, Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Boise, Idaho
Summarizes life history, habitat, historical and current distribution, abundance and threats. IDAHO CONSERVATION EFFORT The Idaho Conservation Effort (ICE) was initiated in late 1993 as an interagency species conservation program to develop proactive conservation strategies for species at risk of being listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended. The primary objectives of ICE are to: (1) identify and implement early conservation measures to reduce, eliminate, or mitigate those factors considered to be limiting the species' well being, (2) stabilize and recover the species and their habitats to preclude listing as "endangered" or "threatened" under the ESA, (3) recover populations of species that are listed to facilitate their removal from the list, and (4) encourage private landowners to voluntarily manage their land holdings for species of concern or to maintain or enhance habitat for those species. An emphasis on early conservation efforts for species at risk allows opportunities for state and federal agencies and other interested parties to stabilize and recover these species and their ecosystems before listing becomes a high priority. Addressing the conservation needs of at risk species maintains management flexibility, reduces potential conflict and restrictive land use policies, avoids the confrontational atmosphere often associated with listing, and provides an ecologically sound and cost-effective means to conserve species. The parties currently signatory to the 1998 ICE Memorandum of Understanding are: Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service Regions 1 and 4, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Boise Cascade Corporation, Potlatch Corporation, and The Nature Conservancy. The Species Conservation Assessment for the Townsend's big eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii townsendii and Corynorhinus townsendii pallescens) summarizes life history and habitat requirements, historical and current distribution and abundance throughout its range, current status, and identifies threats to the species' existence. The Conservation Strategy is a plan that will remove or minimize identified threats and promote restoration or recovery of the species.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Pierson, E.; Wackenhut, M.; Altenbach, J.; Bradley, P.; Call, P.; Genter, D.; Harris, C.; Keller, B.; Lengus, B.; Lewis, L.; Luce, B.; Navo, K.; Perkins, J.; Smith, S.; Welch, L.
- Date of Issue
- 1999
- Publisher
- Idaho Conservation Effort, Idaho Department of Fish and Game
- Units
- CRMO
- Keywords
- conservation assessment, Corynorhinus townsendii, Townsend's Big Eared Bat
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Cave Communities , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Mammals