The WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY(WCS) has developed a paradigm through it's accomplishing it's PATH OF THE PRONGHORN success in the Tetons for how conservation groups should approach protecting America's wildlife legacy

How to protect an American wildlife legacy
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No one blueprint is guaranteed toachieve conservation success in all cases, the POP(PATH OF THE PRONGHORN) case study revealed several key elements that contributed to success. These included:

1. the development of ecological insights and publications to frame issues and establish credibility;

2. a collaboration between WCS and the National Park Service that enabled opportunities and access to other agencies and NGOs;

3. support from energy producers that facilitated meetings with elected officials; and

4. targeted communications and outreach, and engaging county commissioners, ranchers, local and national NGOs, politicians and state and federal agencies.

Berger and Cain also note that a "thick skin" and calm demeanor are invaluable assets and that while science was a critical part of the discovery and ultimate designation of the POP, "human dimensions played a larger role."

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