Guidelines for Harvesting Threatened Species

IUCN Guidelines for Harvesting Threatened Species

Societies around the globe harvest wild species, to a greater or lesser extent, for food, building materials, healthcare, medicines, pest control, ornamentation, income, recreation, and cultural and spiritual purposes.

While the harvesting of all species requires careful management to ensure it is sustainable, harvesting of threatened species requires particular care because of the heightened risk of extinction of these species. These guidelines are intended to support decision-making in providing that care.