The Conservation Biology Alternative for Grizzly Bear Population Restoration
in the Greater Salmon-Selway Region Central Idaho and Western Montana

XI. MEASUREMENTS OF PROGRESS

(a)Short Term Progress--In assessing the short term progress of recovery efforts within the population recovery area, the following factors shall be considered as measures of progress during the first four years of the project:

(1) No or limited mortality to translocated bears. (2) Translocated bears stay within the population recovery zone. (3) There is evidence of breeding activity within the population recovery zone. (4) There is a positive habitat protection trend which increases habitat security for grizzly bears. (5) There is a low level of conflicts between humans and bears.

(b )Long-Term Progress--The following factors shall be considered as measures of progress:

(1) There is sustained population growth. (2) Grizzly bears are distributed throughout the population recovery area. (3) There is documented use of the Corridor Special Management Area by grizzly bears. (4) There is documented genetic exchange between population units in the Cabinet and Bitterroot Mountains. (5) There is a positive trend in habitat conditions and protection of habitat. (6) Public support and acceptance of recovery efforts has increased.

(c)Other Measurements--Other criteria for judging the progress of recovery efforts shall be developed by the Scientific Committee and shall defer to scientific judgment based upon monitoring results.

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