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| Mission |
| PBP's
mission is to conserve biodiversity statewide by fostering communication
and cooperation among everyone concerned with natural resource
values throughout the state. Our activities strive to: |
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Educate
people on the ways biodiversity sustains economic and environmental
health and ensures quality of life for all Pennsylvanians. |
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Develop
a scientifically-based plan for biodiversity conservation. |
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Advise
state agencies and encourage them to take a leadership role in
the conservation of biodiversity. |
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Promote
voluntary conservation of biodiversity on private lands. |
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Advocate
both public and private long-term funding for biodiversity conservation
initiatives. |
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Assess
and regularly accout for progress on biodiversity conservation
in Pennsylvania. |
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Almost 30 percent
of medicines are developed from plants and animals,
and many more are derived from these sources. |
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| Structure |
| PBP
is comprised of an assembly of public and private stakeholders
who have an interest in conserving and protecting biodiversity.
PBP is governed by a Board that acts on recommendations from seven
task forces (Biodiversity Informatics, Education, Funding, Policy,
Public Relations, Science, and Stewardship). PBP members participate
in one or more task forces, which meet as needed in various locations
in the state. |
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| What
is PBP Doing About Biodiversity Conservation? |
| Although
members represent a diversity of backgrounds and opinions, a consensus
emerged that a comprehensive statewide plan focusing on strategies
and opportunities for protecting Pennsylvania's biodiversity must
be developed and implemented. PBP is presently developing the
Pennsylvania Biodiversity Conservation Plan supported by funding
from both private and public sources. |
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