Endangered and Threatened Species Listing and Recovery Priority Guidelines

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has developed guidelines governing the assignment of priorities to species for listing as Endangered and Threatened under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ACT) and development and implementation of recovery plans for species that are listed under the Act. The guidelines aid in determining how to make the most appropriate use of resources available to implement the Act.

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  • Sep 21, 1983

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United States Fish and Wildlife Service

The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is the unit of the U.S. Department of the Interior dedicated to the management and preservation of wildlife. Units within the FWS include: The U.S. FWS originated in 1871 as the U.S. Commission on Fish and Fisheries, created by Congress with the...

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Journal Volume Issue number Issue date Pages
  • 48
  • 184
  • Sep 21, 1983
  • 43098-43105

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