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Effective Conservation Of A Rare Amphibian Through Partnerships, Michael Burroughs, Christiana Manville
Effective Conservation Of A Rare Amphibian Through Partnerships, Michael Burroughs, Christiana Manville
American Association for the Advancement of Science Pacific Conference
- Local conservation efforts can improve the status of sensitive species, particularly narrow endemics.
- Cooperative, voluntary conservation may benefit some species more than listing.
- Management through regulations should be considered if non-regulatory efforts fail.
- Maintain and monitor compatible land uses.
The Status Of A Pa Endangered Bird- The Upland Sandpiper, Paul A. Di Salvo, Kalley S. Hansel, Jessica L. Zupancic, Andrew M. Wilson
The Status Of A Pa Endangered Bird- The Upland Sandpiper, Paul A. Di Salvo, Kalley S. Hansel, Jessica L. Zupancic, Andrew M. Wilson
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The upland sandpiper (Bartramia Longuardia) has experienced a steep population decline in the northeastern U.S. since the mid-20th Century. In Pennsylvania it was found in less than 0.5% of atlas blocks during the Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Pennsylvania project (2nd PBBA; 2004-09) and breeding was confirmed at only two locations. Due to continued declines and a small population size, the upland sandpiper was listed as PA endangered in 2012. During May 2012 the areas around 15 2nd PBBA upland sandpiper sightings were resurveyed by Gettysburg College students and volunteer birdwatchers. The aim was …