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Hayley Reigel
Mrs. DeBock
English 4
November 7, 2014
Endangered Species
Humans depend on wildlife and plants, and our basic necessities are learned such as
growing foods, making clothing, and building houses. How is the society protecting endangered
species? Society protects endangered species by passing acts such as State Wildlife Action Plans
that act like a blueprint for conservation.
Can anyone imagine walking in the woods without hearing birds singing in the trees, or
picture what a field would be like without wildflowers blooming in the grasses? Our plants and
wildlife make the world more interesting and beautiful place. More importantly, all living
species, including people, depend on other species for survival. Extinction can be a big part of
how species are becoming endangered. Extinction happens when species disappear because of
changes of the Earth that are caused by nature or by the action of people (Learn More About
Threatened and Endangered Species; Why Protect Endangered and Threatened Species? 2).
Extinction can be a big part of how species are becoming endangered. Extinction happens when
species disappear because of changes of the Earth that are caused by nature or by the action of
people (Learn More About Threatened and Endangered Species 1). If we fail to protect
threatened or endangered species, we will never know how they might have improved our lives
(Learn More About Threatened and Endangered Species 2).

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Secondly, services and plans exist are all across America. One example would be the
conservation plan, It is the record of decisions and supporting information for treatment of a unit
of land meeting planning criteria for one or more identified natural resource concerns as a result
of the planning process (Natural Resources Conservation Service; What Is A Conservation
Plan? 1). The plan describes the schedule of implementation for practices and activities needed
to solve identified natural resource concerns and takes advantage of opportunities. The role of
humans is considered in the formulation and delivery of planning activities. Human values and
activities influence the structure and functions of ecological systems. Human actions result in
direct and indirect effects on natural resources, both detrimental and beneficial. The challenge in
conservation planning is to balance the short-term demands for goods and services with the longterm sustainability of ecological systems (Natural Resources Conservation Service 1).
Lastly, society needs to reduce threats to wildlife, such as loss of habitat, contamination
of water and spread of invasive species. Every state has a Wildlife Action Plan, which acts and
guides for conservation, so experts know what species are at risk in each state (What We Do to
Protect Endangered Species 1). Also, Rapid climate change is putting more than a century of
conservation achievements at grave risk, and will have profound implications for the very fabric
of the nation's natural systems. As our native plants and animals respond to changes brought on
by global warming, one thing is clear: the ecosystems of the future will be different, either
dramatically or subtly, than those we now know and depend on. Some may even disappear
altogether (What We Do to Protect Endangered Species; Wildlifes Future Remains Uncertain
1). Safeguarding our wildlife and ecosystems in the face of global warming has become an
urgent priority for conservation and resource management communities (What We Do to Protect
Endangered Species 3).

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Society protects endangered species by passing plans to each state. There has been a lot
that has been done to help endangered species such as acts, plans, blueprints, and much more.
Society wants the best for this beautiful world and to keep the birds chirping!

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Works Cited
"Learn More about Threatened and Endangered Species." EPA. Environmental Protection
Agency. Web. 2 Oct. 2014.
"Natural Resources Conservation Service." Conservation Planning. Web. 7 Oct. 2014.
"What We Do to Protect Endangered Species - National Wildlife Federation." What We Do to
Protect Endangered Species - National Wildlife Federation. Web. 1 Oct. 2014.