The Plan contains a detailed analysis of the status of North American waterfowl species and their habitats, and provides recommendations regarding where and on what DU should focus its limited resources to provide maximum benefits for North American waterfowl populations. These Continental Conservation Plan priorities, for delivery of habitat conservation programs in various regions within Canada, are outlined below.
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This region is an important breeding and staging area for several sea duck species, black ducks, and geese. Our focus in this area includes the conservation of key staging areas for ducks and geese, wetland restoration, and enhancement for production of waterfowl in the most productive habitats of river valley and dykelands, and extension and demonstration programs with agriculture and forestry. This is an important breeding area for mallards and black ducks, and a significant migration route for many populations of geese and diving duck species. This area contains much of the Canadian human population and DU will need to communicate the values of wetlands systems and promote land use policies and programs that will minimize wetland losses. This is the major breeding area for a significant proportion of North America's duck population.