A national plan for assisting states, federal agencies, and tribes in managing white-nose syndrome in bats
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January 2011
Abstract
White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease responsible for unprecedented mortality in hibernating bats in the northeastern U.S. This previously unrecognized disease has spread very rapidly since its discovery in January 2007, and poses a considerable threat to hibernating bats throughout North America. As WNS spreads, the challenges for understanding and managing the disease continue to increase. Given the escalating complexity of these challenges, a highly coordinated effort is required for State, Federal, and Tribal wildlife agencies, and private partners to respond effectively to WNS and conserve species of bats. The plan proposed herein details the elements that are critical to the investigation and management of WNS, identifies key action items to address stated goals, and outlines the role(s) of agencies and entities involved in this continental effort.
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SFS0063016_00001
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, "A national plan for assisting states, federal agencies, and tribes in managing white-nose syndrome in bats" (2011). KIP Articles. 3481.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/kip_articles/3481
