Building a Scientifically Sound Policy for Protecting Endangered Species

Ways in which the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 can be improved upon and whether it protects the right elements of diversity are examined. A significant fraction of biota of the US has already been lost forever.

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Published inScience (American Association for the Advancement of Science) Vol. 269; no. 5228; pp. 1231 - 1232
Main Authors Eisner, Thomas, Lubchenco, Jane, Wilson, Edward O., Wilcove, David S., Bean, Michael J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States American Society for the Advancement of Science 01.09.1995
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science
Subjects
Agribusiness
Agricultural Production
Biodiversity
Biological diversity
Biological taxonomies
Conservation (Concept)
Ecosystems
Endangered & extinct species
Endangered species
Extinct species
Federal Government
Habitat conservation
Legislation
Policy Forum
Population ecology
Private land
Protection and preservation
Species
Species extinction
Taxa
USA
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Summary:Ways in which the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 can be improved upon and whether it protects the right elements of diversity are examined. A significant fraction of biota of the US has already been lost forever.
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ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.269.5228.1231