What is being done to protect mainland moose?
In 2003 a status report on mainland moose was released. Following this report, the mainland moose was listed as an endangered species under the Nova Scotia Endangered Species Act. In accordance with this Act, a Recovery Plan for Mainland Moose was developed by a recovery team made up of the most knowledgeable moose biologists/ecologists in the maritime provinces. The plan was subsequently completed in spring 2007. The plan lists a number of action items that will be instrumental in the recovery of this species. One of these action items is to increase public awareness and public involvement in recovery efforts. To this end a communication plan is being formulated, focusing on public education with an emphasis on the importance of reporting moose sightings and poaching, as well as reducing disturbance of moose and managing Nova Scotia’s woodlands to better accommodate the needs of moose. In the past, there have also been many research projects which studied food and habitat of mainland
