[MCN] Fwd: Yellowstone Bison Rally in Missoula Tomorrow and Sign-On request

[Jim Coefield]

> From:  Josh Osher <josh at westernwatersheds.org>

Rally for Buffalo as a Species of Conservation Concern

January 30, 2018, Missoula, MT

Meet at the Missoula City Hall, 435 Ryman Street, at 11:00 a.m.  We will walk to the U.S. Forest Service Region 1 office, 26 Fort Missoula Rd., where we will show our support (and make comments) for listing wild buffalo as a Species of Conservation Concern in the Custer-Gallatin National Forest Plan Revision.  From there we will march for the buffalo to the Higgins Street Bridge and make a strong showing of solidarity for these wild relatives.  For more information, contact Grumble  or Natalie or call us at 406-646-0070. 

http://www.buffalofieldcampaign.org/bfc-news/updates-2017-2018/save-the-dates-upcoming-winter-actions-for-the-buffalo



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> Subject:	Special Alert! SIGN ON IN SUPPORT OF OUR NATIONAL MAMMAL!
> Date:	Tue, 23 Jan 2018 16:38:23 -0500 (EST)
> From:	Buffalo Field Campaign <media at buffalofieldcampaign.org>
> Reply-To:	media at buffalofieldcampaign.org
> To:	policy at buffalofieldcampaign.org
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> **** SPECIAL ALERT!
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> REPORT:  AMERICAN BISON A SPECIES OF CONSERVATION CONCERN
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> IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY TO SIGN ON IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDING OUR NATIONAL MAMMAL ON NATIONAL FOREST LANDS! 
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> Dear Wild Buffalo Advocate, 
> 
> Buffalo Field Campaign is gathering signatures in support of listing America’s last wild buffalo as a species of conservation concern on National Forest lands. 
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> Please sign on by March 1, 2018.  Details below.
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> The Custer Gallatin National Forest is revising its forest plan and has released a proposed action for buffalo that is open for public comment.  
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> The Custer Gallatin’s proposed action for buffalo is to let the state of Montana define where buffalo can and cannot roam National Forest lands.  Under “state-approved tolerance zones,” buffalo are excluded from roaming hundreds of thousands of acres of National Forest habitat.
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> The Custer Gallatin’s decision to cede its authority to manage buffalo and their habitat to Montana is in conflict with the U.S. Congress’s mandate to provide diversity on National Forests. 
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> Fencing schemes that disrupt buffalo’s natural migrations and connectivity to habitat, livestock grazing allotments that displace buffalo from their home ranges, and state intolerance, threaten the viability and diversity of buffalo – a native keystone species.
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> In response, Buffalo Field Campaign has prepared a report in support of Region 1 and the Custer Gallatin National Forest listing American bison as a species of conservation concern.  
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> Gaining recognition as a species of conservation concern is a step towards protecting the diversity and viability of American bison and their habitat on National Forest lands.
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> We welcome all individuals and organizations to sign on using the links below. 
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> Individuals, learn more and sign on here:  Individual Signatories 
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> Organizations, (businesses, clubs, societies, non-profits, and other organized entities) learn more and sign on here: Organization Signatories 
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> Please share this alert with other individuals and organizations in your network.   
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> In signing on, you will be adding your voice to a chorus of people who want to see America’s legacy of wild buffalo on National Forest lands protected for future generations.
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> For thousands of years native buffalo have roamed the forest. This is our country’s National Mammal and the last representation of the wild species to continuously roam their native habitat in the United States.  
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> Thank you for signing on in support of gaining recognition for American bison as a species of conservation concern!
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>  
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> < 4,800
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> The number of wild, migratory buffalo who roam their native range.  North America once teemed with upwards of 70 million of these gentle giants.  By any standard, the last remnant population of our country's National Mammal has surely earned their status as a Species of Conservation Concern and an Endangered Species. 
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> For full statistics on the number of buffalo affected by management actions this year,
> please see BFC's up-to-date tally, HERE.
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> We would love to hear from you!
> Buffalo Field Campaign
> PO Box 957
> West Yellowstone, Montana 59758
> Phone: (406) 646-0070
> Email: media at buffalofieldcampaign.org
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> Visit our website
> www.buffalofieldcampaign.org
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> Defending the last Yellowstone Buffalo
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> Working in the field and policy arenas to stop the harassment and slaughter of America’s last wild buffalo.
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> UNSUBSCRIBE
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> Josh Osher
> Montana Director
> Public Policy Director
> Western Watersheds Project
> 406-830-3099
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