The Fowler’s Toad is listed as an endangered species under the ESA, which protects both the animal and its habitat. Moving forward to protect and recover Fowler’s Toad In implementing the actions in the response statement, the ESA allows the Ministry to determine what is feasible, taking into account social and economic factors. The statement reflects the best available traditional, local and scientific knowledge at this time and may be adapted if new information becomes available. In addition to the strategy, input on the response statement was requested from stakeholders, other jurisdictions, Aboriginal communities and members of the public.
The response statement is the government’s policy response to the scientific advice provided in the recovery strategy. The recovery strategy for the Fowler’s Toad was completed on February 18, 2011. Within nine months after a recovery strategy is prepared, the ESA requires the Ministry to publish a statement summarizing the government’s intended actions and priorities in response to the recovery strategy. A recovery strategy provides science-based advice to government on what is required to achieve recovery of a species. Under the ESA, the Ministry of Natural Resources (the Ministry) must ensure that a recovery strategy is prepared for each species that is listed as endangered or threatened. Also, immediately upon listing, the habitats of endangered and threatened species are protected from damage or destruction. As soon as a species is listed as extirpated, endangered or threatened under the ESA, it is automatically protected from harm or harassment. The Endangered Species Act, 2007 ( ESA) is the Government of Ontario’s legislative commitment to protecting and recovering species at risk and their habitats. Biodiversity – the variety of living organisms on Earth – provides us with clean air and water, food, fibre, medicine and other resources that we need to survive. Species at risk recovery is a key part of protecting Ontario’s biodiversity. Protecting and recovering species at risk in Ontario Its back is gray or buff coloured, with darker patches and small dark brown warts on a granular textured skin. The Fowler’s Toad is a medium-sized member of the family Bufonidae.
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