Reintroduction and augmentation of Xxxxxxx’x Lupine Sample Clauses

Reintroduction and augmentation of Xxxxxxx’x Lupine. Xxxxxxx’x lupine has been extirpated from many of its historical locations, and its reestablishment and recovery may not be possible without reintroduction efforts on sites such as those enrolled under this Agreement. In addition, reintroductions or augmentation of existing lupine populations may be necessary to provide stepping-stone habitat that will provide connectivity between Fender’s blue butterfly populations and new habitats that can be colonized (USFWS 2006a). Therefore, efforts may be made to reintroduce Xxxxxxx’x lupine to suitable habitats or augment existing populations on enrolled properties. Any sites used for reintroduction will be carefully selected, managed and monitored using the guidance and best management practices discussed below. Recovery plans (as available), recovery policy, and current research findings will also be considered, as available, to provide the further direction on reintroduction efforts.