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Regarding the Endangered Species Act, I am aware that there is a proposal for changes in which many individuals and groups are not pleased. As someone who has done research and taken interest in this proposal, I would like to make a couple of suggestions to help aid with the current problem of the Endangered Species Act; included in this letter, I will be referring to some past changes of the Endangered Species Act, as well as a way to help with your situation.
My first suggestion which I will be talking about is how I think that there should be no exemptions for any industries or landowners if it means that it will negatively impact any species. I am aware that in the past, the Endangered Species Act made an exemption for the forestry industries which was to allow them to kill, hurt or destroy the habitat of caribou in order to conduct forest operations if the person has an approved management plan. The reason why I am suggesting that there should be no exemptions is that an exemption, such as the one given to the forestry industry, can add the potential for a species to become endangered. Depending on the amount of caribou they kill, it can cause grave problems in the environment such as a decrease in biodiversity, which is why there should be no exemptions which can negatively impact any species.
The second suggestion of mine regarding the proposal of the Endangered Species Act is to hire or work with a conservation scientist if you haven’t done so already. The job of a conservation scientist is to negotiate with landowners, the government, and more to ensure that resources and forests are being used wisely while caring for the environment as well. Because their job includes negotiating with many people about the environment, I think that they would most definitely help make wise decisions to not only help many endangered species but also with development and what is best for everyone.
I hope you consider my suggestions regarding the proposal of the Endangered Species Act, and that the solution to this current issue is solved and beneficial for everyone.
Submitted February 20, 2019 7:33 PM
Comment on
10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act: Discussion Paper
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