International Affairs Permitting Review, Phase 1: Findings and Recommendations

The International Affairs program contracted The Jandor Group to conduct  a comprehensive needs analysis on our conservation permitting program. "Project Jaguar," as it was called, analyzed our permitting process with the aim of identifying opportunities to innovate and optimize our process to better serve our permit applicants and maximize conservation outcomes. This report, produced by The Jandor Group for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, outlines their approach, review, recommendations, and suggested next steps.

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American ginseng plant, showing green leaves and bright red berries
Permits are tools that enable us to authorize and monitor activities consistent with the conservation, protection, and enhancement of wild animals and plants. Permits balance the use and conservation of protected wildlife species and help ensure no species go extinct as a result of the legal...
Close-up of a white-bellied pangolin in a tree, showing its long nose, hairy face and chin, powerful claws, and scale-covered body.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's International Affairs Program coordinates domestic and international efforts to protect, restore, and enhance the world’s diverse wildlife and their habitats with a focus on species of international concern, including domestic species that extend beyond our...
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International conservation