Arizona Threatened and Endangered Species Program
BLM Arizona manages habitat for 52 federally listed threatened and endangered species, including 33 animals and 19 plants. These species rely on Arizona's public lands for critical habitat, migration corridors, breeding areas, and other essential resources. BLM works to conserve these species and their habitats through implementation of the Endangered Species Act, species-specific conservation measures, habitat management, restoration, monitoring, and coordination with conservation partners.
BLM Arizona manages habitat for 103 sensitive species, including 51 vertebrates, 8 invertebrates, 8 invertebrates, and 44 plants. These species are not currently federally listed as threatened or endangered but may face conservation concerns due to factors such as habitat loss, degradation, or other environmental stressors. BLM considers sensitive species in land-use planning and management and works to maintain healthy, resilient populations and reduce the potential need for future federal protections.
BLM Arizona works collaboratively with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD), Tribes, other federal and state agencies, universities, conservation organizations, and local partners to conserve Arizona's diverse wildlife and plant species. These partnerships support information sharing, species monitoring, habitat restoration, scientific research, conservation planning, and coordinated management of species and their habitats across jurisdictional boundaries.
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