16 USC 6302 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 26, 2024

§ 6302.

Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)

CITES

(2)

Conservation

The term “conservation”—

(A)

means the use of methods and procedures necessary to prevent the diminution of, and to sustain viable populations of, a species; and

(B)

includes all activities associated with wildlife management, such as—

(i)

conservation, protection, restoration, acquisition, and management of habitat;

(ii)

in-situ research and monitoring of populations and habitats;

(iii)

assistance in the development, implementation, and improvement of management plans for managed habitat ranges;

(iv)

enforcement and implementation of CITES;

(v)

enforcement and implementation of domestic laws relating to resource management;

(vi)

development and operation of sanctuaries for members of a species rescued from the illegal trade in live animals;

(vii)

training of local law enforcement officials in the interdiction and prevention of the illegal killing of great apes;

(viii)

programs for the rehabilitation of members of a species in the wild and release of the members into the wild in ways which do not threaten existing wildlife populations by causing displacement or the introduction of disease;

(ix)

conflict resolution initiatives;

(x)

community outreach and education; and

(xi)

strengthening the capacity of local communities to implement conservation programs.

(3)

Fund

(4)

Great ape

(5)

Multinational Species Conservation Fund

(6)

Secretary

(Pub. L. 106–411, § 3, Nov. 1, 2000, 114 Stat. 1790.)

cite as: 16 USC 6302