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Trade in Endangered Species

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Goal Statement one sentence that further defines the topic

To examine whether regulated trade in endangered species and endangered species products is unsustainable or reasonable

Policy Options / Model Programs specific policies or program models, grouped by type, that are profiled

Endangered species are protected by state and federal laws (Endagered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act), and international treaties (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species, Migratory Bird Treaty Act)
All sales must be legal, and there are very few ways to sell legal parts or animals (papers showing they were colelcted legally or before the laws were passed, sale is much harder across state lines).

Trade could mean benefits to the country and the species (sale of legal ivory could fund more police conservation).
Trade could lead to high demand that could lead to the extinction of animals (why laws were made in the first place). Ultimately the best option is to gently derestrict small orders of certain, legally obtained items and continue with conservation.

Local/State/National Information additional information on this topic at the local, state, national, global level

State and National Laws exist to protect species.
The Endangered Species Act has helped save endagered species including the American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis), the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and the American Bison (Bison bison).

Glossary of Terms key words or phrases that the layperson needs to know to understand this issue

Endangered Species Act: A controversial, extremely significant piece of legislation first passed in 1973. It has helped save and protect hundreds of species. It is controversial because some groups want to it to protect more animals, some groups want it to protect less. It can cause problems for people who want to develop land but usually any protected land is believed to be necessary to the survival of the species.

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