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Western Hemisphere Migratory Species Initiative (WHMSI) June 5-6 2007 Washington DC
Venue:
Organization of American States Washington, D.C. 20006
Specific priorities included: 1. Lack of Knowledge (to be renamed “Knowledge Gaps”): Mechanisms for exchanging information 2. Habitat: Inventory and mapping of important sites 3. Public Awareness: Public awareness program on conservation and sustainable use and electronic information exchange 4. Administration: Regional associations to exchange information among wildlife protection agencies; establishment of a regional bird banding center 5. Coordination / Partnerships: Establishment of a center for information sharing; and joint planning of activities under international conventions 6.Threats: Types of threats to be addressed include: climate change; loss of habitat; misuse of resources; detrimental local social practices; lack of scientific knowledge (e.g. distribution and abundance); military use of large landscapes; invasive species; ineffective law enforcement; fisheries by-catch; natural disasters; inadequate management of protected areas for migratory species; wildlife borne diseases.
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