Optimism and Challenge for Science-Based Conservation of Migratory Species in and out of U.S. National Parks
Berger J, Cain S, Cheng E, Dratch P, Ellison K, Francis J, Frost H, Gende S, Groves C, Karesh W, Leslie E, Machlis G, Medellin R, Noss R, Redford K, Soukup M, Wilcove D, Zack S. 2014. Optimism and Challenge for Science-Based Conservation of Migratory Species in and out of U.S. National Parks. Conservation Biology. 28(1):0-9
Through a cooperative agreement and collaborations with the U.S. National Park Service (NPS), we developed recommendations for a conservation program for migratory species. We recommended two initial steps. First, in the short term, launch or build on a suite of projects for high-profile migratory species that can serve as proof to demonstrate the centrality of NPS units to conservation at different scales. Second, over the longer term, build new capacity to conserve migratory species. Capacity building will entail increasing the limited knowledge among park staff about how and where species or populations migrate, conditions that enable migration, and identifying species’ needs and resolving them both within and beyond parks. Building capacity will also require ensuring that park superintendents and staff at all levels support conservation beyond statutory borders.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Berger, Joel; Cain, Steven; Cheng, Ellen; Dratch, Peter; Ellison, Kevin; Francis, John; Frost, Herbert; Gende, Scott; Groves, Craig; Karesh, William; Leslie, Elaine; Machlis, Gary; Medellin, Rodrigo; Noss, Reed; Redford, Kent; Soukup, Michael; Wilcove, David; Zack, Steve
- Units
- BADL , CHIS , EVER , GLAC , GLBA , PORE , WICA , YELL
- Keywords
- Conservation, Migration, National Parks, planning capacity
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Birds , Ecological Framework: Biological Integrity | Focal Species or Communities | Mammals