Evaluating the proposed Canadian Endangered Species Act
Article Abstract:
Legal protection of endangered species in Canada varies across the country and territories and provinces have dealt with the problem independently. The federal government introduced the Canada Endangered Species Protection Act (CESPA) in Oct 1996 but the bill was stalled in April 1997 and there are doubts about its future. Conservationists are concerned that CESPA is too weak and covers only a small proportion of Canadian land. A National Accord for Species at Risk has also been announced and this will involve further legislation to protect endangered species. Cooperation with the US is also important in protecting endangered species.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1997
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Endangered Natural Heritage Act: strengthening amendments to the current ESA
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The Endangered Natural Heritage Act (ENHA) overcomes the legal and scientific weaknesses of the Endangered Species Act and ensures protection against loss of biological diversity. The ENHA recommendations focus on federal agencies' role in implementing recovery plans, protecting endangered species before they are on the brink of extinction, and documenting all recovery actions. Determining scientific trends, reducing authorized incidental takes of threatened species, and ensuring critical habitat designation are some other recommended amendments.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1996
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Understanding proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act: the case of the marbled murrelet
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The changes proposed to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) by the 104th Congress will have a negative effect on the conservation of the marbled murrelet. The changes in the private property right make the conservation process costly. Lengthening the process of listing species in the ESA will bring the population to the brink of extinction. The marbled murrelet requires a marine coastal ecosystem for feeding and ancient forests for nesting. The nesting and feeding behavior of the marbled murrelet is discussed.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1996
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