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Public Invited to Shape Habitat Conservation Plans

6/8/2025

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting the public to weigh in on habitat conservation plans aimed at balancing the needs of developers, loggers, and environmentalists. Starting Monday, a 30-day comment period will focus on Section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act, which permits incidental harm to endangered species while promoting conservation and supporting landowners.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is inviting the public to weigh in on habitat conservation plans aimed at balancing the needs of developers, loggers, and environmentalists. Starting Monday, a 30-day comment period will focus on Section 10(a) of the Endangered Species Act, which permits incidental harm to endangered species while promoting conservation and supporting landowners.