CONSERVATION ELEMENTS Clause Samples

CONSERVATION ELEMENTS. The success of any conservation or recovery program depends on eliminating or reducing the impact of conditions or activities that threaten the species existence. For consistency, the general format is based on the five criteria considered for federal listing of a species in Section 4(a)(1) of the ESA (see Strategy for specific criteria; page 22): 1. The present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range 2. Disease, predation, competition and hybridization 3. Over utilization for commercial, recreational, scientific, or educational purposes 4. The inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms 5. Other natural (e.g. drought) or human induced (e.g. socio-political) factors affecting its continued existence To meet the goal and objectives of this Agreement and to address ESA listing criteria, the following conservation elements must be implemented: A. Habitat Enhancement - Enhance and/or restore habitat conditions in designated areas throughout the historic range of Columbia spotted frog. B. Habitat Protection - Protect and enhance habitat (via land use changes) through land acquisition, conservation easements or regulatory mechanisms. C. Restore Hydrologic Conditions - Maintain, restore and/or augment where possible natural hydrologic characteristics and water quality. D. Nonnative Control - Selectively control nonnative species that negatively impact Columbia spotted frog via predation and/or competition. E. Range Expansion - Conduct surveys, life history and genetic studies to determine habitat requirements for translocation of Columbia spotted frog into historic areas. F. Monitoring - Monitoring goals seek to detect changes in population distribution over time. G. Mitigation - Develop site/action specific mitigation for proposed development activities as needed.

CONSERVATION ELEMENTS. 5.1.1. Ecosystems, Natural Communities, and Species List‌

CONSERVATION ELEMENTS. 5.1.1 Ecosystems, Natural Communities, and Covered Species List The NCCP/HCP will employ a strategy that focuses on the conservation of ecosystems, natural communities, and ecological processes in the Planning Area. In addition, the NCCP/HCP will establish species-specific minimization, mitigation, conservation and management measures where appropriate. Natural communities that are likely to be addressed by the NCCP/HCP include, but are not limited to California Walnut Woodland, Canyon Live Oak Ravine Forest, Riversidian Alluvial Fan Scrub, Southern Coast Live Oak Riparian Forest, Southern Cottonwood Willow Riparian Forest, Southern Mixed Riparian Forest, Southern Willow Scrub, and Valley Needlegrass Grassland. Species that are intended to be covered by the NCCP/HCP include, but are not limited to; Braunton’s Milk Vetch, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’▇ Matilija Poppy, Intermediate Mariposa Lily, Many Stemmed Dudleya, Southern Tarplant, Southern Pacific Pond Turtle, San Diego Coast Horned Lizard, Orange Throated Whiptail Lizard, Red Diamond Rattlesnake, Coastal Cactus ▇▇▇▇, Coastal California Gnatcatcher, Coastal Rufous-Crowned Sparrow, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, Least ▇▇▇▇’▇ Vireo, ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇, Santa ▇▇▇ Sucker, Bobcat, Mountain Lion, Pallid Bat, Small-Footed Myotis Bat, Long-Eared Myotis Bat, and Yuma Myotis Bat (Exhibit B). Issuance of state and federal take authorizations for any particular Covered Species will require an individual determination by the applicable Wildlife Agency that the NCCP/HCP meets applicable state or federal permit issuance requirements. 5.1.2 Conservation Areas and Viable Habitat Linkages The NCCP/HCP will protect, enhance, or restore habitat and provide or enhance habitat linkages throughout the Planning Area. The NCCP/HCP conservation strategy will address a range of environmental gradients and ecological functions, and will address appropriate principles of ecosystem management, ecosystem restoration, and population biology.

CONSERVATION ELEMENTS. The success of any conservation program depends on eliminating or reducing the impact of conditions or activities that threaten the species existence. For consistency, the general format is based on the five criteria considered for federal listing of a species in Section 4(a)(1) of the ESA. See Strategy for specific criteria page 31. 1. The present or threatened destruction, modification, or curtailment of its habitat or range. 2. Disease, predation, competition and hybridization. 3. Over-utilization for commercial, recreational, scientific, or educational purposes. 4. The inadequacy of existing regulatory mechanisms. 5. Other natural (e.g. drought) or human induced (e.g. socio-political) factors affecting its continued existence. To meet the goal and objectives of this Agreement and to address ESA listing criteria, the following conservation elements must be implemented where possible: A. Surveys – Inventory and describe current range of the species. B. Habitat Enhancement - Enhance and/or restore habitat conditions in designated areas throughout the historic range of northern leatherside. C. Habitat Protection - Protect and enhance habitat (via land use changes) through land acquisition, conservation easements, or regulatory mechanisms. D. Restore Hydrologic Conditions - Maintain, restore and/or augment natural hydrologic characteristics and water quality. E. Nonnative Control - Selectively control nonnative species that negatively impact northern leatherside via predation and/or competition. F. Range Expansion - Conduct surveys, life history, and genetic studies to determine habitat requirements for translocation of northern leatherside into historic areas. G. Monitoring - Monitoring goals seek to detect changes in population distribution over time. H. Regulation - Maintain and enforce state regulations that prohibit the collection, possession, and transportation of northern leatherside. I. Disease Management - Determine the extent of infection in populations, monitor effects of pathogenic infection and prevent further infection by implementing biosecurity protocols. J. Information and Education - Increase public awareness and support for the conservation of northern leatherside.

CONSERVATION ELEMENTS