Ecology, Biogeography & Conservation Article
Adcham Chamaeleoninae Conservation
by Josh Mease

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  1. Introduction to the factors that currently threaten chameleons
    1. Habitat destruction
      1. Due to population growth
      2. Due to agricultural practices
    2. The pet trade
      1. Inappropriate collection methods
      2. Inappropriate storage/care by collectors & exporters
      3. Inappropriate storage/care by importers
      4. Over harvesting - Export/Import statistics reflected by the USFWS Lemmis database for the US & Europe
  2. Introduction to imposed solutions to the threatening factors chameleons face & their benefits
    1. Habitat destruction
      1. Overall Conservation Strategies
      2. Outline of current regulated & protected areas
      3. Proposal for future regulated & protected areas
      4. Legislative outline & recommendations for protection of local habitats
      5. Education & involvement of the local people
    2. The pet trade
      1. Farm breeding facilities in the countries of origin
        1. Outline for proper guidelines of such facilities
        2. Outline for proper documentation of such facilities (reproduction cycles, offspring produced, success & failures)
        3. Outline recommendations for proper funding & sustainability
        4. Proper Education of CITES Management Authorities so they can differentiate between captive bred & wild caught
        5. Recommendations for involvement with CITES and such facilities
      2. Farm breeding facilities outside the countries of origin
        1. Outline for proper guidelines of such facilities
        2. Outline for proper documentation of such facilities (reproduction cycles, offspring produced, success & failures)
        3. Outline recommendations for proper funding & sustainability
      3. Pilot breeding programs (small scale)
        1. These facilities should follow guidelines set by the aforementioned facilities
  3. Projected look outline for the most critically threatened Genera/species
    1. Genera/species that should be targeted for immediate breeding & Conservation Projects
    2. Genera/species that should be targeted for semi immediate breeding & Conservation Projects
    3. Genera/species that should be targeted for future breeding & Conservation Projects
  4. Extensive conclusion detailing the problems that chameleons face & what can be done to help on all levels of participation

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