Comments on: Recovery Plan For Bermuda’s Resident Turtles

By: Alison

Alison — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:24:07 +0000

Yes, the recovery plan is available on the Department of Conservation Services website along with many other recovery plans for other fauna and flora.

By: Conservationist

Conservationist — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 04:25:44 +0000

I’m afraid you’ve gotten the “all gods creatures” speech, let us be real for a second, majority of the problems stem from man introducing species that are not naturally found here with all of our native and endemics being isolated to small pockets simply because they are being outcompeted for basic necessities THEY require and are entitled to survive. It’s now our jobs to realize the mess we’ve made and clean it up. All life is not equal and we need to learn that some species even if it isn’t their fault they’ve been brought into the world as such, must be removed for the protection and safety of those species that have made this island home long before man even set foot. Wherever man has traveled he has reeked hell upon any species that lay in his path simply because we feel the earth is here for our exploitation, we now know that concept is long outdatted and its about preservation of the gifts mother nature or “God” has given us.

By: Conservationist

Conservationist — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 04:18:42 +0000

Micro many of our terrestrial native and endemic flora and fauna all have recovery plans in place for quite some time now the problem is with a lack of funding majority of these plans get tossed under the rug, the sooner we realize the true significance of our unique species the more bermudians should be behind wanting to conserve them. Sadly the preseravation of the ecosystem has always been a low prioirty on the Governments radar and that is the root problem that needs fixing, with all the intrest on tourism we need to learn how to preserve what we have that no other part of the world has to offer. Numerous species from giant land crabs to diamondback terrapins and skinks have protection in place but little or no emphasise on pushing for captive breeding oppurtunities or simple education about them. I agree also that a large portion of the problem lies in our ferals and invasives not being properly controlled and thus they spill out and affect our native wildlife, from the cats to red earred sliders, rats, chickens and the “beloved” greater kiskadee flycatchers.

By: Turtle Grass

Turtle Grass — Thu, 11 Dec 2014 00:29:07 +0000

Has The Recovery Plan been published? If so, is it available online?
Will there be enforcement of slow speeds in feeding areas? More signs?
Maybe even areas where they rarely feed be suggested as alternative routes?

By: Terry

Terry — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:56:54 +0000

“Micro”.

Bawahaaaaaaa
Free range chicken.
Beetz Kay Aff Cee………………….anne hitz freee.
I need a rum…..

By: NotSuchAMeanGirl

NotSuchAMeanGirl — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:32:14 +0000

Yawn. Feral cats/chickens hey?! Any excuse to have a go. Leave them alone and let them be. Their lives matter no less than any other creatures, yours included. Go away and learn something positive and worthwhile.

By: Micro

Micro — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 17:41:07 +0000

Great, now how about a recovery plan for our land creatures and vegetation? And the eradication of invasive and destructive pests like feral cats, chickens and Mexican peppers.