The Adequacy of Wildlife Management on an Endangered Species: A Design Template for Ecosystems Management in Alabama
Date of Award
3-14-2009
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Organizational Unit
University College, Environmental Policy and Management
Disciplines
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
First Advisor
Jerry Barker
Keywords
Adaptive management, Beach mice, Ecosystem management, Endangered species, Peromycus polionotus, Primary constituent elements
Abstract
The Alabama beach mouse (ABM) was listed an an endangered species in 1985. The ABM has been cited as being minimally managed since its listing. The Sierra Club points out the lack of Primary Consituent Elements (PCE) that are required by the Endangered Species Act of 1973. While traditional habitat status is mired in legal and bureaucratic delays, effective management remains less than optimal. Ecosystem management presents with it, new observable and technological tools that may present a panacea in the ABM's paradox. This Capstone looks at the possible implementation of an ecosystems management alternative in aiding the persistence of a small isolated and endangered species.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Barrott, Stephen, "The Adequacy of Wildlife Management on an Endangered Species: A Design Template for Ecosystems Management in Alabama" (2009). University College: Environmental Policy and Management Capstones. 41.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_epm/41