A close relative of the mink, otter, and wolverine, the Pacific fisher has roamed the old-growth forests of the West Coast for thousands of years. But fishers are nearly extinct in Washington and Oregon, and only two small populations remain in California. Fishers have declined dramatically in recent decades, due to trapping, logging, and habitat loss. Earthjustice has been fighting in court for more than a decade to protect Pacific fishers, but we need your help. The Fish and Wildlife Service is considering extending Endangered Species Act protections to the fisher, and we need you to send in your public comment. U.S. Forest Service researchers have concluded that the southern Sierra fisher population, which is critical to the survival of the entire species, may face imminent extinction in the absence of increased protection. Tell the Fish and Wildlife Service that this rare, forest-dwelling critter should be protected by Endangered Species Act.
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 02:04:07 +0000
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