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Position Statement

Conserving Biological Diversity TWS Position Statement

Plains bison standing in a snowy forest habitat in Canada, representing at risk wildlife species and conservation efforts.

Issue Statement: Conservation Policy for At-Risk Species in Canada

Wildlife researcher holding a small owl at night using red light during a biodiversity conservation and monitoring activity.

TWS Position Statement: Conservation of Biological Diversity

Pangolin covered in protective scales standing alert in a forest environment, highlighting an endangered mammal protected by conservation laws.

TWS Issue Statement: The U.S Endangered Species Act

Aerial view of melting glacier ice meeting dark ocean water in the Arctic, showing the effects of climate change on polar ecosystems.

TWS Position Statement: Climate Change, Sustainability, and Wildlife

Even after climate change peaks, biodiversity may struggle

Box of lead fishing sinkers showing a common source of toxic pollution that threatens birds, fish, and aquatic wildlife.

TWS Position Statement: Lead in Hunting Ammunition and Fishing Tackle

Furbearer pelts hanging in a storage shed after regulated trapping for wildlife population management and conservation.

TWS Position Statement: Trapping Furbearers

American bison grazing behind a wire fence in open grassland, illustrating wildlife confinement and restricted migration.

TWS Issue Statement: Confinement of Wild Ungulates within High Fences

Large colony of Adélie penguins gathered along the Antarctic coastline near melting sea ice and glacial waters.

TWS Issue Statement: The Antarctic

Young female deer grassy field

TWS Issue Statement: Baiting and Supplemental Feeding of Game Wildlife Species

Moss-covered trees and dense vegetation in an old-growth forest ecosystem providing critical habitat for wildlife and biodiversity.

TWS Issue Statement: Management of Old-growth Forest on the Pacific Coast of North America

Oil and gas industrial facility in a mountain valley showing habitat disturbance and infrastructure development in wildlife areas.

TWS Issue Statement: Oil and Gas Development in the Rocky Mountain West

Group of feral swine foraging on forest ground, showing habitat disturbance caused by invasive wild pigs.

TWS Issue Statement: Feral Swine in North America

Group of feral horses standing in open grassland habitat, showing their presence and impact on native ecosystems.

TWS Issue Statement: Feral Horses and Burros in North America

Domestic sheep grazing on open rangeland, illustrating the risk of disease transmission between livestock and nearby wildlife populations.

TWS and AAWV Joint Issue Statement: Domestic Sheep and Goats Disease Transmission Risk to Wild Sheep

Large python consuming a mammal on forest ground, showing the impact of invasive species on native wildlife ecosystems.

TWS Position Statement: Invasive Species

Wind turbines on a mountain ridge landscape showing renewable energy development in wildlife habita

TWS Issue Statement: Impacts of Wind Energy Development on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat