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Y.-W. Li

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Research Focus:benchmarking· 3 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 3 Approach:statistical model· 2 Approach:comparative / phylogenetic analysis· 1 Research Focus:database / resource· 1

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J. Malcom· 2 shared J. W. Malcom· 2 shared M. J. Evans· 2 shared J. Che-Castaldo· 1 shared M. Evansen· 1 shared M. Neel· 1 shared

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J. Malcom

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Recovery units under the Endangered Species Act could be used more widely

M. J. Evans, J. W. Malcom, Y.-W. Li

The paper analyzes the use of recovery units under the Endangered Species Act, finding they are underutilized and could improve species recovery by focusing on wide-ranging, well-studied species.

bioRxiv · Mar 15, 2020 · PreprintEcology

Recovery plans need better science to support decisions that allow species to decline in abundance but be recovered

Y.-W. Li, J. W. Malcom, J. Che-Castaldo, M. Neel

The paper identifies 130 ESA-listed species where recovery plans allow abundance decline without clear scientific justification and recommends a decision support system for such cases.

bioRxiv · Feb 27, 2020 · PreprintEcology

Same law, diverging practice: comparative analysis of Endangered Species Act consultations by two federal agencies

M. Evansen, Y.-W. Li, J. Malcom

This study compares how two U.S. agencies implement the Endangered Species Act through section 7 consultations, finding differences in completeness and quality between the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service.

bioRxiv · Feb 25, 2020Ecology

Data indicate the importance of expert agencies in conservation policy.

M. J. Evans, J. Malcom, Y.-W. Li

The paper analyzes NMFS consultation data under the ESA to show federal agencies often misestimate impacts on listed species, highlighting the importance of expert agency input.

bioRxiv · Sep 24, 2018 · PreprintEcology