Number: 1979-40
WHEREAS, in the haste to conclude a treaty for the control of trade in endangered wildlife and plants, certain species and larger taxa were included which are not actually endangered; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. delegation at the meeting of parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora now in progress in Costa Rica is attempting to correct these past mistakes; and
WHEREAS, an effort is being made by some organization opposed to responsible wildlife management to thwart the U. S. efforts; and
WHEREAS, it is our firm conviction that use of the Endangered Species Convention to prevent all use of wildlife resources will result in loss of public confidence in the Endangered Species Treaty;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the National Wildlife Federation, in annual meeting assembled March 22-25, 1979, in Toronto, Ontario, fully supports the adopted U.S. position and vigorously opposes any effort to misuse the International Convention; and urges President Carter and Secretary Andrus to confirm the position of the U.S. delegation at the negotiating meeting in Costa Rica.