Looking at the local picture it becomes apparent how much can be done in addition to volunteering and supporting organizations who focus on these birds and spreading knowledge. Individuals can personally work to avoid the use of pesticides, the proper disposal of other poisonous substances such as car fluids. Physical risks such as glue traps, trash that can be consumed or birds can get tangled in and marking or treatment of fences and windows to make them more visible can also be addressed. Well informed individuals should also attempt to impress the importance of such measures upon individuals they encounter. On a larger, governmental and global scale support for and push to create stronger regulations on pesticide use and chemical waste disposal with animals in mind need to continue to be instituted. Such as the federal ban on DDT, the pesticide responsible for the decline of the Peregrine falcons on the banks of the Mississippi River (River 1276). Efforts to incite action through education in Kenya failed to protect the vultures so regulations on poison should be increased in addition to the continuing education efforts (Kendell). Preservation of habitats, strongly enforced laws protecting important species and control of invasive species are other measures that need to be taken not only for the good of the raptors but for every species on the plant, a healthy ecosystem is beneficial for
Looking at the local picture it becomes apparent how much can be done in addition to volunteering and supporting organizations who focus on these birds and spreading knowledge. Individuals can personally work to avoid the use of pesticides, the proper disposal of other poisonous substances such as car fluids. Physical risks such as glue traps, trash that can be consumed or birds can get tangled in and marking or treatment of fences and windows to make them more visible can also be addressed. Well informed individuals should also attempt to impress the importance of such measures upon individuals they encounter. On a larger, governmental and global scale support for and push to create stronger regulations on pesticide use and chemical waste disposal with animals in mind need to continue to be instituted. Such as the federal ban on DDT, the pesticide responsible for the decline of the Peregrine falcons on the banks of the Mississippi River (River 1276). Efforts to incite action through education in Kenya failed to protect the vultures so regulations on poison should be increased in addition to the continuing education efforts (Kendell). Preservation of habitats, strongly enforced laws protecting important species and control of invasive species are other measures that need to be taken not only for the good of the raptors but for every species on the plant, a healthy ecosystem is beneficial for