Congress addressed taking restrictions in the 1990s by creating additional agreements to assist in species recovery.

"The bald eagle is cited as one of the greatest success stories in endangered species recovery," Dr. Buehler said.

In 1998 a new model for species recovery was born involving the government, private industry and public donors.

A principal strategy for species recovery is protection of its habitat.

Many reserves manage these fire dependent habitats and monitor habitat and species recovery.

The Department of Biotechnology has funded a multi-institution project for species recovery.

Main activities include field exploration of important plant areas, conservation assessments, species recovery and direct support to in-situ conservation.

However, a more fundamental challenge to endangered species recovery may be emerging.

It has also been used to identify the factors that stand in the way of species recovery.

Red flags: correlates of impaired species recovery.