For Landowners | Overview
Jenny Ericson of the Service, Dr. Jerry Franklin of the University of Washington, and Laurie Wayburn of the Pacific Forest Trust collaborate on the development of a Safe Harbor Agreement on the Butte Creek Ranch in California.
Photo credit: Bob Carey/USFWS
For more than 40 years, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) has prevented the probable extinction of hundreds of species across the nation and contributed to the recovery of many others. Additionally, other efforts using the Service's ESA tools have contributed to improving the status of unlisted or candidate species. Landowners – including private citizens, tribes, conservation organizations, businesses, state and local agencies, other federal agencies – have all contributed to these efforts.
If you are interested in helping recover listed species or improving the status of candidate or other unlisted species, or if you have a project that may affect listed species, click on the links below to find additional information.
*More than one tool may apply to the situation or species on your property and meet your specific goals.
Do you have a listed species (or habitat for one) on your land?
Would you like to manage your land in a way that aids in species recovery and provides flexibility in the use of your land? Learn more about Safe Harbor Agreements.
Are you considering an activity that could adversely impact the species or its habitat? A Habitat Conservation Plan may cover your land-use activities and conserve listed species.
Would you like to manage your land in perpetuity for the species if you could generate income by doing so? Conservation Banking may be of interest to you.
Are you considering a Habitat Conservation Plan or permanently protecting the habitat? A Section 6 Grant may be a source of funding.
Are you interested in getting a federal tax deduction for taking actions on your property for a species with a recovery plan? You may be eligible for Tax Deductions.
Do you have a candidate or at-risk species (or habitat for one) on your land?
Would you like to conserve the species to prevent the need to list under the ESA? Learn more about Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances or explore Candidate Conservation Agreements.
Would you like to help maintain or restore habitat for listed or declining species on your property?
The Service's Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program may be a source of funding.
Do you want to know if your project might affect a listed species?
Visit Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC).
Do you want to know what recovery activities are needed or have been taken for listed species?
Search the Recovery Plans report.
What agreements or plans (CCAs, CCAAs, SHAs, or HCPs) have been approved?
Vist the ECOS Conservation Plans database.