Forest Service Proposed Land Management Planning Directives

Our National Forests contain some of the most exceptional natural places in the United States, with immeasurable recreational, scientific, ecological, and cultural value. In February

Nature's Benefits: The Importance of Addressing Biodiversity in Ecosystem Service Programs

The concept of ecosystem services – or the benefits that nature provides – has gained tremendous attention over the past decade. It is a common-sense

Conservation Crossroads: Extinction or Recovery?

When President Richard M. Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act (ESA) into law, America was at a conservation crossroads. Would we as a nation accept

Defenders of Wildlife ESA Policy White Paper Series: Assessing and Improving Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances

When Congress passed the Endangered Species Act in 1973, there were 392 species listed as threatened or endangered. By the end of this decade, there
grizzly bear mother and cubs

Back From The Brink In The West

For 40+ years, the ESA has protected America's wildlife. Discover how it saved western species like the grizzly bear, gray wolf and sea otter from extinction.

Back From The Brink In The Southwest

For more than 40 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has helped prevent the extinction of our national treasures. Learn about the species of the
green sea turtle

Back From The Brink In The Southeast

For more than 40 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has helped prevent the extinction of our national treasures. Learn about the species of the