FrogLog
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mphibian conservation, particularly among vertebrates, is encompassing ever increasing importance and urgency worldwide. The rally call is emanating out to all those with an interest in this unique class of vertebrates and increasingly groups are assembling to fight for their importance as species and document, defend, salvage and recover their loss—a testament to these efforts can be seen in every issue of FrogLog. As knowledge of their declines grows and people become more educated of their particular causes this often elicits efforts to become involved. It cannot always be burdened upon experts (always a limited resource) to take action but more and more a concerted effort between stakeholders (professional and nonprofessionals a like) to help move a worldwide conscience for animal conservation and habitat protection efforts (e.g., for this issue see articles starting on pages 34, 48 and 55, among others). We as a world community must awaken to the stark reality of what is happening in the world around us and the continued loss of animal species and habitats. The fight is clear: if individuals, groups and greater spheres of influence are not awaken and positive action decisively taken quickly to save species then ever increasing species and habitats will continue to decline. We the human species, have a moral responsibility to clearly see what it is we want to become as a world. The vision needs to be clear and progress measured in reasonable ways and involvement by all stakeholders and interested individuals maximized for the protection and securing of animal populations and habitats globally. The Earth and its life live in the greatest and the most challenging times of its history. Humankind has the ability and means for vast changes and improvement for a more desirable world which includes protection for species great and small. FrogLog is a tremendous beacon and guidepost for change and involvement from the amphibian conservation macrocosm. Read FrogLog, pass it to others, and become involved in more meaningful ways. We all have our talents; please contact those in need through the pages of FrogLog and lend a hand; you will be glad you did. Pick you fights and pick them well. Do you have a favorite group, species or habitat? Then learn and spread your passion until your sphere of influence believe as you do. This is not an easy task, but nothing worthwhile ever is easy. But more importantly, never ever give up, and continue in your fight for protection of beauty in all the world. The staff of FrogLog, the Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG) and Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) will be your inspiration and guides as we do this noble task of Earth protection together—saving amphibian species and all life on Earth for generations to come! Humankind holds the future of biodiversity in its hands; let all the world come together to help make a favorable future, with greater diversity and opportunities for all life. Join with us in this action.
Craig Hassapakis Editor, FrogLog
ASG Secretariat Claude Gascon ASG Co-Chair
Phillip J. Bishop ASG Co-Chair
Robin D. Moore ASG Program Officer
Candace M. Hansen ASG Program Officer
James P. Lewis ASG Program Officer
Sally Wren ASG Program Officer
Ariadne Angulo Amphibian RLA Coordinator
Jennifer Luedtke Amphibian RLA Deputy Coordinator
FrogLog Editorial Board Editor-in-chief
Candace M. Hansen Editors
Craig Hassapakis James P. Lewis
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