Memorandums
Foothill Yellow-Legged Frog
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On June 16, 2017, the California Fish and Game Commission voted to make the foothill yellow-legged frog a “threatened” Candidate under the California Endangered Species Act. During CESA candidacy, a species is afforded protections as a listed species and “take” is prohibited per Fish and Game Code.
2016 Water Drafting Workshop - Rancho Cordova, April 26
Gray Wolves (Canis lupus) in California Timber Harvesting Plans
Sierra Nevada and Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog
- Important information on the Sierra Nevada mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana sierra) and the northern distinct population segment of the mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa)
On April 29, 2014 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) published the final rule listing the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog and the northern distinct population segment (DPS) of the mountain yellow-legged frog as endangered; the final rule becomes effective on June 30, 2014. Guidance for RPFs and LTOs to follow.
Current and historic range maps: ftp://ftp.fire.ca.gov/forest/0_YLF/ (Coming soon)
https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/04/29/2014-09488/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-endangered-species-status-for-sierra-nevada#h-8
Humboldt Marten
California Red-Legged Frog
- USFWS Extension of Regulatory Protection in Mendocino County (PDF)
- USFWS Revised CRLF Info Needs and Take Avoidance Scenarios (03/25/08) (PDF)
- CAL FIRE CRF Take Avoidance Recommendations (7/28/08) (PDF)
San Francisco Garter Snake
Northern Spotted Owl
- USFWS One-Year Survey Letter (2/21/12) (PDF)
- Evaluation Process for Northern Spotted Owl Info to Determine Compliance 919.9(g) and 919.10 (PDF)
- USFWS Information for NSO Technical Assistance 02/01/08 (PDF)
- USFWS NSO Take Avoidance Scenarios 02/01/08 (PDF)
- USFWS NSO Take Avoidance Guidelines Science Support Document (12-14-09) (PDF)
- Technical Assistance for Determination of Unoccupied and Abandoned Status for Northern Spotted Owl Sites (PDF)
Take Avoidance