Tag Archives: Endangered Species Act

Three Myths About the Monarch Butterfly

Posted on February 18, 2016 by SF Forest Alliance

The beautiful Monarch butterfly – possibly America’s best-known butterfly – is being considered for “endangered”status under the Endangered Species Act. Meanwhile, we’re cutting down the trees these creatures depend on. Nativist myths are partly responsible. There are two migrations of … Continue reading →

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Franciscan manzanita is now an endangered species

Posted on September 13, 2012 by SF Forest Alliance

Last week US Fish & Wildlife announced that Franciscan manzanita is now an endangered species. In 2009 the single plant known to exist in the wild was discovered during the reconstruction of Doyle Drive. It was transplanted to an undisclosed … Continue reading →

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