Habitat conservation

Federal Court Ruling Upholding Habitat Conservation Plan on Tejon Ranch Stands

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Tuesday, October 5, 2021

TEJON RANCH, Calif., Oct. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for Biological Diversity, along with the other plaintiffs in a lawsuit that challenged the 2013 approval of a Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan covering the upland regions of Tejon Ranch, have voluntarily dismissed with prejudice their appeal of the ruling by the Federal District Court that granted summary judgment entirely in favor of the US.

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  • TEJON RANCH, Calif., Oct. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for Biological Diversity, along with the other plaintiffs in a lawsuit that challenged the 2013 approval of a Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan covering the upland regions of Tejon Ranch, have voluntarily dismissed with prejudice their appeal of the ruling by the Federal District Court that granted summary judgment entirely in favor of the US.
  • The Habitat Conservation Plana permit issued in compliance with the Federal Endangered Species Actwill protect the California condor and other species found on Tejon Ranch.
  • Following the courts December 2020 ruling, the plaintiffs announced they would appeal the decision to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
  • However, they never filed any legal briefs with the court and ultimately filed a motion with the court to dismiss their appeal.

Government of Canada protecting species at risk habitat in southeastern Manitoba

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Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Located in southeastern Manitoba, this area covers 445,628 hectares and supports some of the largest and last remaining tall-grass prairie and associated shallow wetlands, and forest ecosystems in Canada.

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  • Located in southeastern Manitoba, this area covers 445,628 hectares and supports some of the largest and last remaining tall-grass prairie and associated shallow wetlands, and forest ecosystems in Canada.
  • "Conserving habitat for 26 species at riskincluding the Monarch butterflyis a necessary step to support the survival of these iconic species, while protecting nature and fighting climate change.
  • Several rivers and streams wind through the area, providing important habitat for over 50 species of fish and several molluscan species.
  • The Canada Nature Fund's Community-Nominated Priority Places for Species at Risk Program is a $15.6-million, four-year funding initiative administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada to support community-led projects that protect and conserve species at risk.

Zambia sets global benchmark for community forest conservation

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

The public-private-community projects set a new standard in forest conservation that puts the nation at the forefront of global efforts to combat climate change, while protecting forest resources and creating livelihood opportunities for local people.

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  • The public-private-community projects set a new standard in forest conservation that puts the nation at the forefront of global efforts to combat climate change, while protecting forest resources and creating livelihood opportunities for local people.
  • His Royal Highness Chief Bunda Bunda said: My community has worked hard towards this REDD+ verification success for Zambia.
  • BCP is a leading African conservation social enterprise with a mission to make wildlife habitat conservation valuable to people.
  • BCP employs over 160 people across 13 chiefdoms in Zambia, partnering to help conserve 1 million hectares of habitat in critical ecosystems.

The Government of Canada invests in local conservation projects in the Eastern Townships

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Friday, May 3, 2019

That is why the Government of Canada has committed to doubling the amount of nature protected in Canada's lands and oceans.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada has committed to doubling the amount of nature protected in Canada's lands and oceans.
  • This investment, funded through Environment and Climate Change Canada's Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP), provides funding to two projects that protect species at risk.
  • Information collected by these projects will be used to identify priority sites for habitat conservation and protection.
  • These projects are two of 49 new and 81 ongoing terrestrial projects that received contribution funding in 201819 under the HSP.

Syngenta and The Nature Conservancy Team Up to Deliver Innovation for Nature

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Monday, April 29, 2019

Syngenta and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) today announced a new Innovation for Nature collaboration to promote soil health, resource efficiency and habitat protection in major agricultural regions worldwide.

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  • Syngenta and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) today announced a new Innovation for Nature collaboration to promote soil health, resource efficiency and habitat protection in major agricultural regions worldwide.
  • Independent third-party experts will be engaged where appropriate to help assess whether the collaboration is delivering measurable benefit for nature.
  • To protect nature and all of us who depend on nature our food system must do more to prevent deforestation, protect biodiversity and enhance soil health.
  • The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust Marks 25th Anniversary of Addressing Wildlife's Most Urgent Need: Protecting Vital Habitats All Wild Animals Must Have to Survive

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Monday, June 25, 2018

This year the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust marks its 25th anniversary of addressing wildlife's most urgent need by protecting the vital habitats wild animals must have to survive.

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  • This year the Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust marks its 25th anniversary of addressing wildlife's most urgent need by protecting the vital habitats wild animals must have to survive.
  • "The habitat protection provided by the Trust is now a more urgent priority than ever," said Andrew Rowan, president of the Trust's board of directors.
  • We are building upon the Trust's 25 years of achievement with a sharp focus on strategic land conservation to protect wild animals' vital habitats."
  • The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust is an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, the nation's most effective animal protection organization.

Dr. Russell A. Mittermeier Named Winner of World's Leading Animal Conservation Award

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, officials of the Indianapolis Prize the world's leading award for animal conservation named biodiversity champion Dr. Russ Mittermeier the 2018 recipient.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, officials of the Indianapolis Prize the world's leading award for animal conservation named biodiversity champion Dr. Russ Mittermeier the 2018 recipient.
  • Chief Conservation Officer for Global Wildlife Conservation (GWC), Mittermeier will receive the Lilly Medal and $250,000 the largest international monetary award given exclusively for the successful conservation of endangered or threatened species.
  • Mittermeier has been responsible for protecting hundreds of species and millions of acres of critical habitat around the world.
  • We maximize our impact through scientific research, biodiversity exploration, habitat conservation, protected area management, wildlife crime prevention, endangered species recovery, and conservation leadership cultivation.

Dr. Russell A. Mittermeier Named Winner of World's Leading Animal Conservation Award

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

INDIANAPOLIS, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, officials of the Indianapolis Prize the world's leading award for animal conservation named biodiversity champion Dr. Russ Mittermeier the 2018 recipient.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, officials of the Indianapolis Prize the world's leading award for animal conservation named biodiversity champion Dr. Russ Mittermeier the 2018 recipient.
  • Chief Conservation Officer for Global Wildlife Conservation (GWC), Mittermeier will receive the Lilly Medal and $250,000 the largest international monetary award given exclusively for the successful conservation of endangered or threatened species.
  • Mittermeier has been responsible for protecting hundreds of species and millions of acres of critical habitat around the world.
  • We maximize our impact through scientific research, biodiversity exploration, habitat conservation, protected area management, wildlife crime prevention, endangered species recovery, and conservation leadership cultivation.