Sentences with phrase «of wildlife advocates»

Robinsons responds to questions about the controversy that sometimes swirls around TNR and how best to treat feral and homeless cats — including from the perspective of wildlife advocates, factions of veterinarians and others who oppose TNR — the study by the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and the Fish and Wildlife Service, and more.

Not exact matches

Jane Kirchner has spent more than 20 years helping save open lands and advocating for the protection of wildlife habitat.

Endangered Species Chocolate has donated over $ 1.3 million of product sales in the past three years to wildlife advocate organizations around the world, such as The African Wildlife Foundation.

Mass Audubon advocates for the conservation of birds, wildlife, and habitat through our work at the federal, state, and local levels of government.

«I'm thrilled to be part of this extremely talented team of biologists, land protection experts, conservation advocates, and environmental educators, all of whom are so committed to protecting our wildlife resources,» he said.

Although carbon capture and storage has attracted a growing number of advocates, including environmental groups like the Natural Resources Defense Council, it has also attracted its fair share of detractors, such as Greenpeace, and skeptics including the U.S. Geological Survey's Yousif Kharaka (pdf), who has shown that leaking CO2 can make surrounding water acidic, mix with brine and leach metals, and pose potential health risks to people and wildlife.

Instead, Dobson and others have been advocating the construction of an alternative road beyond the park's southern border that they say would go easier on wildlife and benefit more Tanzanians.

«It's an unprecedented engagement that happened with private landowners and with state agencies to make sure that bird was not listed,» says Land Tawney, president of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, a Montana - based group that advocates for public lands access and wildlife protections.

In a January editorial in Science, Alvarez, Huete - Perez and Axel Meyer, a professor of biology at the University of Konstanz Germany, wrote, «It is incumbent upon scientists, human rights advocates, nongovernmental organizations and wildlife protection organizations to share knowledge, voice concerns, provide guidance and demand a greater role for science in the design and construction of this massive project.»

«We rely on the community to be advocates for wildlife too,» says Jessica Des Lauriers, Senior Director of the San Diego Campus and Project Wildlife.

At the 2014 conference, Protz - Sanders will be presenting «Smashing the Political Brick Wall: Advocating for Change at the City and County Levels,» sharing how animal lovers can band together to make changes at the local level to improve the lives of their community's pets, farm animals and wildlife.

The nation's largest animal protection organization advocates for better laws to protect animals; conducts campaigns to reform industries; provides animal rescue and emergency response; investigates cases of animal cruelty and cares for animals through sanctuaries and wildlife rehabilitation centers.

My lands were finally clear of all cats and NONE returned — that oft - spewed «vacuum effect» that cat - advocates claim is a bald - faced lie, NATIVE wildlife returned to replace them.

Animal Advocates learn about animal adoption, responsible pet ownership, the importance of spay and neuter, humane training methods, wildlife conservation and basics of animal advocacy.

In recent years, some animal advocates have become more vocal about the treatment of rats, though with presently limited success: in the United States, they're still not technically considered animals under the Animal Welfare Act, and attempts to have them covered by laws requiring humane treatment of wildlife have been mocked.

And they learned that the biologist not only had been a vocal advocate of controlling outdoor cat populations to protect birds and other wildlife but also had sparked controversy as a graduate student in Athens, Georgia, for trapping free - roaming cats and taking them to the local shelter.

Marcie has been an avid animal advocate since she was a young girl, often rehabbing injured wildlife with the help of her mother from whom she inherited her love of animals.

Black cats get lucky; a Colorado sanctuary teaches horses to trust; shelters feel the fallout from the backyard chicken craze; Florida shelter educates its staff and volunteers about fomites to prevent the spread of disease; New York rescue groups showcase foster kitties in stylish chapeaus; a wildlife biologist discusses ways for cat advocates and conservationists to work together; and more.

Make a donation through our Animal Advocate program and give a second chance to animals that come through the doors of our shelter, our wildlife rehabilitation center or our farm facility.

Did you know that the Humane Society of the United States hosts workshops about the how - to's of effective animal advocacy to be an effective advocate and wildlife concerns?

Two hundred sixty miles to the east, near Hugo, Oklahoma, animal advocate Ruth Steinberger arranged for the WildCare wildlife rehabilitation center in Noble, Oklahoma to receive and treat the pigeons, and undertook to more than 400 miles of driving to complete the delivery.

I'm never an advocate of using these types of poisons, as they pose a threat to wildlife, pets, and birds of prey (e.g., raptors like red - tail hawks, owls, etc.).

Little known outside Kenya, hugely influential within NAIROBI, Kenya ---- Pioneering Kenyan journalist and wildlife advocate Sidney Quntai Tauwo, 57, died «on the morning of April 20, 2018 after a short illness which he courageously fought, but lost,» Africa Network for Animal Welfare senior officer for communications and advocacy Sebastian Mwanza emailed to ANIMALS 24 - 7 on -LSB-...]

Similarly, a nationwide survey of TNR advocates found that 59 percent believe feral cats fill a natural role as predators (23 percent were «unsure») and 79 percent believe feral cats should be treated as protected wildlife.

The Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. does not advocate trapping, removal, relocation or eradication of healthy wildlife.

APLNJ advocates for the rights of ALL animals, but our primary issues of concern are wildlife, animals raised for human consumption, feral cats and animal experimentation.

We help animals by advocating for better laws to protect animals; conducting campaigns to reform industries; providing animal rescue and emergency response; investigating cases of animal cruelty; and caring for animals through our sanctuaries and wildlife rehabilitation centers, emergency shelters and clinics.

Several national associations of veterinarians advocate that domestic cats be kept inside for their health, safety, and the safety of surrounding native wildlife.

Some wildlife advocates, and even a few misguided animal right activists, call for the extermination of outdoor cats, but these calls are grossly out of steps with American public opinion.

Steven is an experienced public affairs advocate who has worked in the areas of wildlife conservation, animal welfare, healthcare and education.

Nevada Humane Society does not advocate the relocation of wildlife, but there are many deterrents available to keep unwanted wildlife out of areas.

Provide education programs advocating responsible pet ownership and the importance of veterinary care and providing the public with knowledge and information on caring for and protecting their pets, livestock and wildlife

I think that for the discussion to change, it is incumbent on wildlife advocates and cat advocates to separate the science of feral cat management from the ideology of feral cat management (fully understanding that cat advocates don't typically employ a utilitarian model the way wildlife advocates do).

«There are studies that show that cats are responsible for the decimation of wildlife, but those studies are overblown,» said Adam Saunders, the executive director of the Ulster County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a no - kill shelter in the town of Ulster that advocates for and practices trap - neuter - release.

One Billion Birds Butler's litany of complaints against feral cats is all too familiar: wildlife impacts (birds, in particular), public health threats, the «failures» of TNR, the powerful feral cat lobby, and the emotional / irrational nature of feral cat advocates (i.e., the classic «crazy cat lady» label).

We foster co-existence with our wild neighbors through education and advocate the use of humane solutions in resolving conflicts with wildlife.

A scientific conference promotes understanding between cat supporters and wildlife advocates, and addresses the challenges of resolving conflicts involving cats, wildlife, and people.

«We are very proud of our efforts to advocate for all animals, including wildlife,» says Guelph Humane Society Executive Director, Adrienne McBride.

Trap - neuter - release (TNR) programs, in which feral cats are sterilized and fed in unconfined colonies, have been advocated as a humane and effective way to reduce the impacts of feral cats on native wildlife.

The Pre-Event Educational Evening will feature Tai Moses, author of «Zooburbia» and animal advocate speaker for SCRATS (Santa Cruz Raptors Are the Solution), who will discuss eradicating toxic rodenticides to make the ecosystem safer for wildlife, children and pets.

As an advocate of trap - neuter - return working for one of that nation's leading animal welfare organizations, Best Friends Animal Society — and somebody quite familiar with the science surrounding TNR and free - roaming cats in general — I feel compelled to respond to R. Scott Nolen's recent article («Cats may be greater threat to wildlife than first thought,» JAVMA News, April 1, 2013) about the paper published earlier this year by the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

What's more, there are positive examples of bird and cat advocates working together, says HSUS, pointing to a joint project between the Audubon Society of Portland and Feral Cat Coalition of Oregon to humanely reduce the impact of cats on wildlife.

The Alliance continues to advocate for the maximum amount of open space, and because of Kathy Gleason's vision and passion, the City of Concord will continue to have parklands for wildlife and future generations to enjoy.

WWF is a leading voice for grasslands, and advocates for the incredible wildlife and communities of the Northern Great Plains.

But since 1993 trade in rhino horn, (as well as tiger parts) was banned by the Chinese government with the aim of stopping the use of endangered wildlife derivatives in TCM: but advocates cling to historical evidence, knowing their ancestors used it, their parents, grandparents: the reason why it continues to be used today by many Chinese families.

Hastings sought to block funding for dam demolition as well as the nomination of President Obama's choice for assistant secretary of fish, wildlife and parks, Rebecca Wodder, who advocated for dam removal as the former president of American Rivers.

This segment discusses my personal work with local climate change, landscapes changes and wildlife, plus climate sensitivity and the attempts by advocates of CO2 theory to shut down sincere and much needed debate.

Wind energy faces turbulent future in desert Sammy Roth — The Desert Sun — November 24, 2014 For renewable energy advocates and environmental groups, few questions are more divisive than the impact of wind turbines on desert wildlife.

When she's not busy advocating for energy efficiency, Sarah enjoys playing the trombone and taking walks in her backwoods to look for signs of New Hampshire's abundant wildlife.

Wind power is the fastest growing component in the United States» green energy portfolio, but wildlife advocates say that many proponents for the wind turbines are overlooking a detrimental consequence — dead birds, including many protected species of eagles, hawks and owls.