Chris Amendt, SCT(ASCP)’s Post

Natural England are currently consulting on their wildlife charges with a view to introduce changes in October 2024. Here are some examples of the proposed changes which will affect many of our clients:   💸 The hourly rate for Natural England to deal with wildlife licences needs to rise 20% from £101 to £121 p/hr 🦇 A13 bat mitigation licence fixed price (medium impact) remaining at £500 🦇 CL21 bat mitigation low impact class licence (BMCL) site registration (low impact) increasing from £130 to £136 🐭 A35 Hazel dormouse mitigation licence fixed price increasing from £690 to £780 🦡 A24 Interfere with a badger sett for development increase in variable price   Find out more and have your say on wildlife charge updates here: https://lnkd.in/dT2yF_SY #naturalengland #wildlife #licences #ecology

Endangered and Threatened Species: Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Posted by the Fish and Wildlife Service on May 20, 2024: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), determine endangered species status under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, for the dunes sagebrush lizard ( Sceloporus arenicolus ), a lizard species found only in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas. This rule extends the protections of the Act to this species. Because we have concluded that the designation of critical habitat for the dunes sagebrush lizard is prudent but not determinable at this time, we will consider critical habitat for the species in a separate, future rulemaking. READ MROE HERE👇 https://lnkd.in/e9FrtznU cehmm.org #cehmm #environmentalsolutions #teamcehmm #environmentalservices #candidateconservationagreement #dunessagebrushlizard

Endangered and Threatened Species: Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Posted by the Fish and Wildlife Service on May 20, 2024: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), determine endangered species status under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, for the dunes sagebrush lizard ( Sceloporus arenicolus ), a lizard species found only in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas. This rule extends the protections of the Act to this species. Because we have concluded that the designation of critical habitat for the dunes sagebrush lizard is prudent but not determinable at this time, we will consider critical habitat for the species in a separate, future rulemaking. READ MROE HERE👇 https://lnkd.in/e9FrtznU cehmm.org #cehmm #environmentalsolutions #teamcehmm #environmentalservices #candidateconservationagreement #dunessagebrushlizard

Wildlife populations fell by an average of 73% in the past half-century. Experts largely blame habitat loss, which is driven by human food production. Rebecca Shaw, WWF’s chief scientist, on the implications of the report by World Wildlife Fund and Zoological Society of London (ZSL) : "If you have that kind of decline in vertebrate populations around the globe, you’re going to have troubles supporting and sustaining human health and well-being over time #biodiversity #wildlife #agriculture #speciesdecline #overpopulation #landscapechange WaPO

Endangered and Threatened Species: Dunes Sagebrush Lizard Posted by the Fish and Wildlife Service on May 20, 2024: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), determine endangered species status under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (Act), as amended, for the dunes sagebrush lizard ( Sceloporus arenicolus ), a lizard species found only in southeastern New Mexico and west Texas. This rule extends the protections of the Act to this species. Because we have concluded that the designation of critical habitat for the dunes sagebrush lizard is prudent but not determinable at this time, we will consider critical habitat for the species in a separate, future rulemaking. READ MROE HERE👇 https://lnkd.in/e9FrtznU cehmm.org #cehmm #environmentalsolutions #teamcehmm #environmentalservices #candidateconservationagreement #dunessagebrushlizard

The April issue of the Journal of Wildlife Management is available. Articles include a look at California elk genetics, harbor porpoise distribution, human disturbances on giant pandas and more. https://hubs.li/Q02mjlqj0

This week, we have two important wildlife days to recognize: #WorldLionDay2024 and #WorldElephantDay2024! Let's take a quick look at what the C4ADS Wildlife Seizure Dashboard can tell us about trends in the seizures of both wildlife categories. In our latest report, we used new data to show that the average weight of seized ivory shipments is steadily rising, an alarming trend that suggests increased trafficker confidence and more illicit ivory on the market. And that’s not all the Wildlife Seizure Dashboard can tell us — while seized elephant ivory shipments often adhere to established Africa-to-Asia trafficking routes, the hotspots for lion seizures are more diffuse: France, Mexico, Russia, and South Africa. Over 60 countries have been implicated in lion seizures between 2016 and 2023 alone. Whether you’re interested in exploring geographic, temporal, or transportation sector trends in wildlife trafficking, our Wildlife Seizure Dashboard is your free, go-to resource for enhancing your analysis. Check it out today! Explore 👇

How well do you know your tracks? Our wolverine program works with the Cascades Wolverine Project (CWP) in Washington State. CWP uses track photos submitted by the public to understand wolverine distribution in the Cascades mountain range. But how good are these data? These photos of wildlife tracks are used to test wildlife professionals, such as those at CWP, on their ability to identify the species associated with tracks. Take the track quiz ➡️ https://loom.ly/EJYqpLI

Things always seem better with friends. Of the more than 350 wildlife species found in sagebrush country, none are more closely tied to it than the greater sage-grouse and the pygmy rabbit. 🐣🐇 Neither can survive without the shelter and food that healthy sagebrush habitats provide. Pygmy rabbits and sage-grouse chicks are especially vulnerable because of their size. The pygmy rabbit is the smallest of all Earth’s rabbits and hares and the greater sage-grouse chicks weigh just shy of an ounce when they hatch. The dull coloring of both animals helps them hide from predators. We are building stronger protections for sagebrush habitat on public lands. Help shape our plans for conserving sagebrush lands for wildlife and Western economies ➡️ https://ow.ly/I4Bi50R6H01. Comment on a range of options through June 13, 2024 ➡️ https://ow.ly/4ZYC50R6H02. 📸Pygmy rabbit and greater sage-grouse chicks; H.Ulmschneider/BLM-R.Dixon/IDFG; Gerrit Vyn/Cornell Ornithology Lab #WildlifeWednesday

📊🦁🌿Learn about the essential data collection methods for wildlife monitoring that our Applications Specialists have provided for zoos, shelters, universities, and other organizations. Wildlife conservation and research rely on these methods for success. Discover how we help our customers contribute to the vital work of protecting and studying wildlife. https://lnkd.in/e29kQH3B #DataLogger #WildlifeMonitoring #TemperatureMonitoring #Thermistors #WildlifeConservationResearch #GrantSQ16 #TAndDRTR503B #BatMigration #Zoos #AnimalShelters #AnimalHusbandry #CASDataLoggers