Abstract
Will critical areas and resource lands, as implemented under the GMA, effectively contribute to the conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitat in Washington? The remainder of this Article will address that question. First, this Article briefly describes some aspects of biological diversity that must be understood before proceeding further. Second, it sets forth several central principles from modern conservation biology that are essential for maintaining habitat integrity and species viability and considers their applicability to critical areas and resource lands, as defined by the GMA. Third, it explains how these principles could be used to identify and protect habitat remnants in western Washington. Finally, this Article concludes by arguing that such an approach is absolutely necessary if we are to protect the biological diversity and ecological integrity of the Pacific Northwest.
Recommended Citation
Alan D. Copsey, The Protection of Wildlife Under Washington's Growth Management Act, 16 SEATTLE U. L. REV. 1101 (1993).
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