The following is an excerpt copied directly from a May 25, 2009 press release by the National Science Foundation (NSF).
“Scientists debate if, when and how to relocate plants, animals and insects whose habitats have been damaged by climate change
“Scientists are, for the first time, objectively evaluating ways to help species adapt to rapid climate change and other environmental threats via strategies that were considered too radical for serious consideration as recently as five or 10 years ago. Among these radical strategies currently being considered is so-called “managed relocation.” Managed relocation, which is also known as “assisted migration,” involves manually moving species into more accommodating habitats where they are not currently found.”
For the complete article plus several videos explaining related issues, please visit the NSF press release at http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=114849&org=NSF&from=news