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Black Bear Conservation Committee

The mission of the Black Bear Conservation Committee , a broad based coalition of diverse interests, is to promote the restoration of the Louisiana black bear in its historic range, through education, research, and habitat management.

The Black Bear Conservation Committee (BBCC) will strive to accomplish its mission through partnerships among stakeholders, credible science-driven management, cooperation, and a genuine commitment to the goal of bear restoration. The membership believes that a healthy bear population can be an asset to the community and that with protection and responsible management, the Louisiana black bear can coexist with other land use objectives.

Since it's founding in 1990, the BBCC has had the primary objective of reversal of those factors that have brought about the steady decline of the Louisiana black bear. The BBCC believes that it is possible to secure a place for the continued existence of the bear within its historic range.

The BBCC continues to actively solicit input from all parties that may be affected by a larger bear population and work with them to resolve potential conflicts. Without the support of the general public, and the landowner in particular, the goals of the BBCC can never be achieved and the Louisiana black bear will likely remain listed as threatened under the provisions of the Endangered Species Act.

By working together, BBCC members believe that they can help restore a truly unique and magnificent component of our natural heritage.

Black Bear Conservation Committee

Paul Davidson
P.O. Box 80442
Baton Rouge , LA 70898
Phone: (225)763-5425
Fax: (225)765-2452
pauldavidson@bbcc.org
Website: www.bbcc.org