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Eric Short

ENGL110 Winter2024 Making Writing Relevant

Professor Poff

January 6, 2024

 

Effectiveness of Wildlife Conservation

1. Introduction:

a. Here I will open with why wildlife conservation is important to me.

i. Wildlife Conservation is a subject I am very passionate about. It is also a subject that affects every human and one we should all be concerned about

b. There are numerous conservation resources available to the public

i. However, these current resources need an overhaul

c. Thesis statement: While wildlife conservation education and efforts have shown to be somewhat effective, research shows that as society changes, these resources need to be upgraded and reflective of the new times to reach a greater audience.

2. What is wildlife conservation?

a. Definition:

i.  Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats. The goal of wildlife conservation is to ensure the survival of these species and to educate people on living sustainably with other species. Wildlife conservation is important because it helps maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and restores, protects, or enhances natural ecosystems.

b. How wildlife conservation affects us even though many of us are far removed from nature.

i. Wildlife conservation is not only important for the survival of plant and animal species, but it also has a significant impact on human life. Even though many of us are far removed from nature, wildlife conservation affects us in several ways.

1. Firstly, wildlife conservation helps maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and restores, protects or enhances natural ecosystems.

2. Secondly, wildlife conservation helps prevent the spread of diseases.

3. Thirdly, wildlife conservation helps support local economies and livelihoods.

4. Lastly, wildlife conservation helps promote biodiversity, which is essential for the survival of all species, including humans.

c. Why does wildlife conservation matter to us all and needs to be funded and expanded?

i. Wildlife conservation needs to be funded and expanded because it is essential for the survival of all species, including humans.

3. Why is wildlife conservation important?

a. What is leading to the need for wildlife conservation?

i. The need for wildlife conservation arises from the fact that natural resources are being consumed faster than ever by the billions of people on the planet.

ii. This growth and development also endanger the habitats and existence of various types of wildlife around the world, particularly animals and plants that may be displaced for land development or used for food or other human purposes.

b. How are humans leading to the decline of wildlife?

i. In summary, the need for wildlife conservation arises from the rapid consumption of natural resources, habitat destruction, and various other threats to wildlife such as climate change, pollution, hunting, fishing, and poaching. The IUCN estimates that over 42,000 species are at risk for extinction.

c. How can we curb the decline of wildlife?

i. We can begin curbing the decline of wildlife requires protecting habitats, reducing pollution, preventing overexploitation, controlling invasive species, and addressing climate change. Governments, conservation organizations, and individuals can work together to take these measures and help preserve biodiversity.

4. What wildlife conservation resources are in place and currently exist?

a. Discuss the resources:

i. Wildlife conservation programs work together in various ways to achieve their goals. For example, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) collaborates with local communities, governments, and other organizations to conserve threatened wildlife and wild places

ii. These organizations and programs work together to conserve wildlife and their habitats, protect endangered species, and promote sustainable practices. By sharing knowledge, resources, and expertise, they can achieve more than they could alone.

b. Are these programs effective

i. Look at the research that has been presented – yes it is effective to an extent

1. The effectiveness of wildlife conservation programs can vary depending on the program, the species being protected, and the location. However, many conservation programs have been successful in protecting endangered species and their habitats.

c. What is the government doing to help with wildlife conservation?

i. Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), if passed into law, would be the largest investment in U.S. wildlife conservation in decades, providing $1.397 billion to fund local and state efforts to help recover endangered species and prevent at-risk wildlife from becoming endangered. The Endangered Species Act has also played a major role in wildlife conservation

5. What solutions are being presented to increase effective conservation efforts?

a. What are the problems that are being noted with the current conservation efforts?

i. However, evaluating the effectiveness of conservation programs can be challenging due to the complexity of ecosystems and the long-term nature of conservation efforts. To ensure that conservation can meet the accelerating changes of our time, we need to invest in systems that help us learn about which conservation actions are most effective.

b. What solutions are being presented to help increase effectiveness?

i. There are several solutions being presented to increase the effectiveness of wildlife conservation. One such solution is the use of conservation technology

ii. Another solution is habitat conservation. Conserving natural habitats, such as wetlands or woods, entails protecting land from development and other human activities that can disturb the ecology.

iii. Advocating for increased funding for federal and state conservation programs that benefit endangered species, protecting, restoring, and connecting the habitats on which endangered species and other wildlife depend for their survival, and encouraging wildlife-friendly land management practices are some of the other solutions being presented to increase the effectiveness of wildlife conservation

c. Examples of current conservation efforts that have adapted to new societal norms

i. One such solution is the use of conservation technology. According to a report by conservation technology network WILDLABS, installing solar-powered sensors in Smart Park Koro, Botswana, and combining AI and citizen science to improve wildlife identification are some of the ways technology can help reduce the time and resources required to detect wildlife while increasing the effectiveness of conservation efforts

6. Conclusion:

a. Review what wildlife conservation is

b. Review why wildlife conservation is important and matters to us all

c. In conclusion statement: From the research, we see that current conservation efforts are effective to a certain extent. However, with society's needs and norms changing, these existing programs must adapt with the times and the needs. Utilizing social media, and other outreach platforms need to be included to reach a larger target audience.