California Endangered Species Act (CESA)

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Summary

The California Endangered Species Act (CESA) was passed in 1970 to protect 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 (HCPs) and Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs) to deal with potential conflict with with species of special concern[1].

CESA was amended in 1984 and 1997.

Associated Laws and Regulations

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References

  1. California Endangered Species Act http://www.dfg.ca.gov/habcon/cesa/

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