Species Recovery Plan
/ˈspiːʃiːz rɪˈkʌvəri plæn/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal document outlining strategies and actions to restore endangered or threatened species to viable population levels.
The agency developed a species recovery plan to protect the habitat of the endangered turtle.
Forms
- species recovery plan
- species recovery plans
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Commentary
Often required by environmental legislation, these plans must be scientifically based and publicly reviewed to ensure effective species protection.
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