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Reintroduction of the Northern Rocky MountainGray Wolf

By Jennifer Rosen

Pre 190

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1900s

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1995

Background

Current Distribution

Predator Prey Plants Eco Systems Rivers

Feedback Loops

Since Reintroduction

Reintroduction Effects

Endangered Species Act"to provide a means whereby the ecosystems upon which endangered species and threatened species depend may be conserved“ [ESA sec 2(b)]

August 2010

April 2011

May 2011

Endangered Species Management

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Oregon

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Wash-ington

Oregon

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Polarity and PoliticsProtection Vital Role in Ecosystem

Voters overwhelmingly favor wolf protections

Rancher Support

“Double Circle Ranch has never had a wolf kill.

Cattle and wolves can coexist”

30% of Pasture Areas Intersect with Prey

10% Intersect with Multiple Species

1% Intersect with All Species

Prey and Pasture

Concluding Remarks

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