Crop protection products are important tools for growers, enabling them to produce a healthy and sustainable food supply for a growing population. As a new product or new use of an existing product is developed, the potential effects on non-target species are evaluated and protective measures are suggested, if needed, for the organisms and their habitat. Utilizing innovation, technology, and conservation stewardship in concert may provide additional opportunities to protect habitat and aid species recovery, thus furthering the aims of the U.S. Endangered Species Act (ESA). The authors will discuss an iterative approach that includes studies, refined risk assessments, species co-occurrence mapping, population modeling and stewardship planning. A framework for discussion with agencies and compensatory conservation approach to ensure the continued recovery of the species of concern will be proposed.

Ensuring safety of sensitive listed plants to new crop protection products

2019 Fall National Meeting

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