Most of the plants and animals in danger of extinction today have at least one thing in common: habitat loss. Too often, the ecosystems on which they depended have been degraded, fragmented, reduced in size, or even destroyed. The question of whether or not species will continue to decline depends on our willingness to find enough room to coexist with wildlife in the modern world. Fortunately, innovative approaches to land management are proving that compatibility is possible.

Habitat restoration and enhancement offer the best chance for wildlife conservation and recovery. This edition of the Endangered Species Bulletin looks at examples of cooperative habitat improvement projects involving private landowners, other concerned individuals, organizations, and a variety of agencies.

Endangered Species Bulletin -- January/February 1996 -- Feature Story