Section 7(a)(1) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) stipulates that Federal agencies shall utilize their authorities to further the conservation of listed species. This section of the ESA is an under-utilized tool which promotes species conservation and recovery in a proactive, flexible manner. In addition, section 7(a)(1) can account for the voluntary, beneficial actions undertaken by communities, applicants, or other partners and stakeholders which lead to the recovery of listed species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will describe examples of existing 7(a)(1) consultations and discuss a nationwide 7(a)(1) program currently under development which specifically encourages active participation of local communities and citizens in the conservation process. Opportunities for how a similar strategy could be utilized to complement pesticide consultations will also be discussed.<br/>

Proactive conservation facilitated through section 7(a)(1) of the Endangered Species Act

256th National Meeting (2018)

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