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In the 20th century, loss of habitat, predator eradication efforts and voracious demand from the fur and pet trades severely impacted ocelot populations throughout the Western Hemisphere.

With two-thirds of land in the Lower 48 under private ownership, many species of conservation concern, including federally protected species, depend on these woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, marshlands, rangelands, and croplands. Land trusts can serve an important role in protecting and recovering wildlife on private lands nationwide.

With two-thirds of land in the Lower 48 under private ownership, many species of conservation concern depend on private land. Following are examples of land trusts conserving wildlife.

Citizen-Based Multi-Species Forest Carnivore Monitoring in the Bitterroot National Forest

Defenders' annual Accomplishments Report highlights our progress over the past year protecting wildlife and wild places across the organization.

This is a letter groups are submitting today (11/18/2020) to Congressional leadership asking them to end the rider prohibiting the Fish and Wildlife Service from