Science Advisory Report 2009/065
Guidelines for Terms and Concepts Used in the Species at Risk Program
Being found in the Species-At-Risk Act, the terms discussed in this Advisory Report are subject to interpretation by the judicial system. In considering the advice herein, practitioners should ensure that they are familiar with any subsequent (to June 2008) judicial statements that would bear on the application of the term.
Summary
- Guidance on best practices for interpreting a number of terms within the SARA context is provided. These terms include: harm / harass; damage / destroy / destruction; residence; prey and hosts as a feature of Critical Habitat; acoustic environment as a feature of Critical Habitat; feasibility of recovery; threats to species at risk and their habitat; and recovery targets.
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