Critical habitat includes specific areas within a species’ current ... a determination “that such areas are essential for the conservation of the species.” In other words, the original definition of ...

systematic conservation planning (SCP) for the prioritization of areas to be put under conservation management (Margules & Pressey 2000, Cowling & Pressey 2003, Margules & Sarkar 2007).

CDFW is already taking action to monitor and track gray wolves, investigate livestock depredation and support reduced ...

“It is one of those areas that truly meets the definition of our conservation areas, set under statute,” Franz said. “They represent lands that have high priority for conservation, natural ...

The CDFW says because they have documented at least four breeding pairs for two consecutive years, California is now in Phase ...