Some private and governmental efforts have been mobilised to save declining species. One immediate approach is to protect a species by legislation. Countries all over the world make laws to ensure that there are mechanisms for the conservation of ecosystems on which endangered species depend. In 1972 the Environmental Protection Agency was established in America. Australia has also established agencies through Acts of Parliament (The Endangered Species Act 1992) and the Wildlife Protection Authorityto discouraged the exploitation of endangered species within Australia. It also supports other countries efforts by banning the importation and trade of any product made from such species. Countries have various agreements with other nations_for example, USA with Canada and Mexico for the legal protection of migratory birds.
International efforts center on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, ratified by 51 nations. Its purpose is to restrict exploitation of wildlife and plants by regulating and restricting trade in species. The effectiveness of such laws in various countries, however, depends on enforcement and support by people and the courts. Because of a lack of law enforcement, the willingness of some segments of society to trade in endangered species, and the activities of poachers and dealers who supply the trade, the future of many species is in doubt in spite of legal protection. Australian species of wildlife are in great demand because they are unique, especially bird-life. Recently, in Australia, penalties for trafficking in protected and species have been increased. The court system is committed to strict application of the laws.
International efforts center on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, ratified by 51 nations. Its purpose is to restrict exploitation of wildlife and plants by regulating and restricting trade in species. The effectiveness of such laws in various countries, however, depends on enforcement and support by people and the courts. Because of a lack of law enforcement, the willingness of some segments of society to trade in endangered species, and the activities of poachers and dealers who supply the trade, the future of many species is in doubt in spite of legal protection. Australian species of wildlife are in great demand because they are unique, especially bird-life. Recently, in Australia, penalties for trafficking in protected and species have been increased. The court system is committed to strict application of the laws.
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