What protections does a listing under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) offer this species?
A. Listed species are provided a variety of conservation measures under the ESA including increased public awareness and recognition, development of recovery plans and strategies, requirements for Federal protection, and prohibitions against certain activities. Collectively, these measures are used to secure the survival and recovery of the species. Q. Does the ESA protect plants differently than it does animals? A. Yes, in some ways it does. While the ESA prohibits “take” of listed animals wherever they occur, it prohibits “take” of listed plants only under certain circumstances. The ESA prohibits destruction of listed plants on Federal land, but provides little protection from activities on private lands unless the activity is federally, administered, authorized, or funded or is in violation of any State law. In those cases where an activity that may affect a listed species is federally administered, authorized, or funded, the Federal agency must consult with the Fish and Wildlife Se
