Species of special concern
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Several organisations and government acts designate species of special concern. Among them are:
- California species of special concernCalifornia species of special concern"Species of special concern" is a protective legal designation assigned by the California Department of Fish & Game to wildlife species that are at risk...
- The Canadian Species at Risk ActSpecies at Risk ActThe Species at Risk Act is a piece of Canadian federal legislation which became law in Canada on December 12, 2002. It is designed to meet one of Canada's key commitments under the International Convention on Biological Diversity. The goal of the Act is to protect endangered or threatened...