Topic: Fish And Wildlife

A controlled burn intended to prevent wildfires in East Point, Florida, escaped containment and destroyed 36 homes in the Florida Panhandle. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has suspended its statewide prescribed fire program pending an investigation by the Inspector General. Displaced residents are calling for the state to provide full compensation for their lost property and belongings.

The Trump administration has reversed an Obama-era ban on importing elephant trophies from Zimbabwe and Zambia. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service argues that regulated sport hunting provides incentives for local communities to conserve the species.