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A structured decision-making framework for conservation introductions provides essential guidance for practitioners to balance ecological and social objectives, address uncertainties, and scale actions based on risk and urgency. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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Establish a structured decision-making framework to evaluate and guide conservation introductions of species outside their indigenous ranges under conditions of high risk and uncertainty.

September 10, 2026Conservation Science and PracticeOpen Access

Taking smart conservation risks: Moving species in a changing world

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JDJesse G. DeliaUnited States Fish and Wildlife Service DHDavid HandNIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre DLDavid LeonardOregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Framework analysis reveals structured guidance for conservation translocations, highlighting strategies to balance ecological uncertainty against imminent extinction risks.

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Establish a structured decision-making framework to evaluate and guide conservation introductions of species outside their indigenous ranges under conditions of high risk and uncertainty.
Developed a structured decision-making protocol integrating expert consultation and local community engagement.
Incorporated tools for balancing multiple ecological and social objectives with adaptive management and risk-scaled intervention timelines.
Provides end-to-end guidance to systematically address risk and uncertainty when planning species translocations outside historical ranges.
Establishes scalable pathways to balance ecological trade-offs and enable rapid action during imminent extinction emergencies.

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Delia et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aa27b5758559d80afc749bb https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.70408

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Framework analysis reveals structured guidance for conservation translocations, highlighting strategies to balance ecological uncertainty against imminent extinction risks.

Taking smart conservation risks: Moving species in a changing world

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Taking smart conservation risks: Moving species in a changing world

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