by jennifer rosen. predatorpreyplants eco systems rivers since reintroduction
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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
Idaho
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Wash-ington
Oregon
California
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Wash-ington
Oregon
California
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