The future....
Ongoing research (Bryan Siebel)
The scientific and management panels both give recommendations to the Board of the Trustee, stipulating research and management needs. Positions on the panels are appointed; members have been or are currently involved with the research and/or species management or have specific areas of relevant expertise.
General recommendations currently include:
- Immediate and ongoing translocation of individuals in order to bolster the gene pool of all populations.
Justification: gene diversity is reduced, populations are isolated and genetic modelling suggests that without immediate rectification the species will suffer inbreeding effects.
Ongoing management (Bryan Siebel) - Negotiate cooperative, cross-boundary and cross-political management.
Justification: landscapes, species and habitats to do not exist in isolation or conform to property or political boundaries - cooperative, scientifically/ecologically-based conservation is more effective than isolated efforts. - Develop effective, regular population monitoring.
Justification: robust estimates of all populations are critical in order to make and adjust research and management priorities and action. - Identify and manage areas of suitable habitat for future reintroductions.
Justification: there are a number of reasons to have several populations, including added insurance against disease and wildfire.