THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES

The BLM’s Threatened and Endangered Species Program works to conserve and recover federally-listed animal and plant species and their habitats on public lands.  The program also shares cooperative responsibility with other BLM programs and partners for conservation of species proposed for listing and designated Bureau sensitive species with a goal of avoiding the need to list them in the future. The BLM manages habitat for over 300 wildlife, fish, and plant species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and 12 species identified as candidates for listing.  BLM-managed public lands offer the best opportunity for recovery of many rare or listed plant and animal species because their unique requirements for survival may only occur on federal lands.

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