Is all the acreage proposed for the purple amole considered critical habitat?
A. While we are proposing 21,980 acres for the two varieties of the purple amole, not all the areas within these boundaries contain the specific habitat features required by the plants, and so not all areas will require Federal agencies to consult with us. We would require consultations only where the physical and biological features necessary for the species’ survival exist. For instance, roads or homes within the critical habitat boundaries would not be considered critical habitat.
