Status and management of neotropical migratory birds: Introduction

Abstract

The future for neotropical migratory birds rests with our commitment and ability to provide them adequate habitat during all periods of their life cycle. Our commitment to this cause is apparent in the groundswell of interest in neotropical migrants and the many proactive and coopemtive partnerships resulting from the Partners in Flight - Aves de las Americas Neotmpical Migratory Bird Conservation Program. Our commitment will be tested, however, by the need to balance competing priorities and demands, i.e., for jobs; commercial resources such as wood, livestock, minerals, and land; recreation and scenic beauty; clean air, water, and space; and other wildlife such as game. To be successful, we will need to continually renew and strengthen this commitment, while seeking creative, flexible, and cooperative approaches for addressing multiple human concerns.

Parent Publication

• Status and management of neotropical migratory birds

Citation

Deborah M.; Stangel, Peter W. 1993. Status and management of neotropical migratory birds: Introduction. In: Finch, Deborah M.; Stangel, Peter W. (eds.). Status and management of neotropical migratory birds: September 21-25, 1992, Estes Park, Colorado. Gen. Tech. Rep. RM-229. Fort Collins, Colo.: Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service: 1-4