Wildlife
Three basic approaches exist for the Protection and Management of Wildlife:
SPECIES
The protection of endangered species by identification, legal protection, preservation and management of their critical habitats, propagation of species in captivity and the reintroduction of species into suitable habitats.
ECOSYSTEM
Preservation of a balanced population of species in their native habitats, the establishment of legally protected wilderness areas and the setting aside of protected wilderness areas and wildlife reserves, and the elimination of alien species from an area.
MANAGEMENT
The management of species, mainly game species, for sustainable yield by the use of laws to regulate hunting, the establishment of harvest quotas, the development of population management plans, and the use of international treaties for the protection of migrating species.
Several international treaties and conventions exist that help protect wild species. Unfortunately, the penalties that exist for such treaties and conventions are weak and often violators pay only small fines, and countries can exclude themselves from treaties.
Wildlife Management is the manipulation of populations of wild species and their habitats for human benefit, the welfare of other species, and the preservation of threatened and endangered wildlife.
