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| − | Passed in 1984, the [http://www.dfg.ca.gov/habcon/cesa/ California Endangered Species Act](CESA) gives protection to native [[Special Status Species of the Central Coast|species of special concern]]. CESA allows for permitted 'incidental take' of protected species. The California Department of Fish and Game encourages stakeholders to utilize Habitat Conservation Plans (HPC) and Natural Community Conservation Plans(NCCP) to deal with potential conflict with with species of special concern. | + | Passed in 1984, the [http://www.dfg.ca.gov/habcon/cesa/ California Endangered Species Act](CESA) gives protection to native [[Special Status Species of the Central Coast|species of special concern]]. These species can be designated as [[threatened]] or [[endangered]]. CASE protects both the individual organisms and there habitat, but provides for compromise between protection and stakeholder interests. CESA allows for permitted 'incidental take' of protected species. The California Department of Fish and Game encourages stakeholders to utilize Habitat Conservation Plans (HPC) and Natural Community Conservation Plans(NCCP) to deal with potential conflict with with species of special concern. |
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==Associated Laws and Regulations== | ==Associated Laws and Regulations== | ||
Revision as of 00:02, 3 April 2014
Summary
Passed in 1984, the California Endangered Species Act(CESA) gives protection to native species of special concern. These species can be designated as threatened or endangered. CASE protects both the individual organisms and there habitat, but provides for compromise between protection and stakeholder interests. CESA allows for permitted 'incidental take' of protected species. The California Department of Fish and Game encourages stakeholders to utilize Habitat Conservation Plans (HPC) and Natural Community Conservation Plans(NCCP) to deal with potential conflict with with species of special concern.
Associated Laws and Regulations
- California Endangered Species Act
- Federal Endangered Species Act
- California Environmental Quality Act
- Natural Community Conservation Planning Act
- Habitat Conservation Plans
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