Conservation Action Plan

Our Conservation Action Plan is based on an annual survey of Canada’s federal and provincial Species At Risk databases.  We review all published species recovery plans for terrestrial species (amphibians, birds, insects, mammals and reptiles) that are listed as Extirpated, Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern and identify those which call for some form of direct human intervention beyond habitat protection.  Species for which mature, appropriate intervention programs are already being carried out by other organizations (such as the peregrine falcon, Vancouver Island marmot and whooping crane) are removed from the list.

Because the listing process takes time, we also connect with species experts and review species which are not yet formally listed, but are known to be in rapid decline, to determine whether our immediate action is warranted.