Section 2109 Of Article 7. Recovery Strategy Pilot Program From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 1.5. >> Article 7.
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. A recovery strategy for a species shall contain all of the
following information:
(a) An explanation of scientific knowledge and assumptions
regarding the biology, habitat requirements, and threats to the
existence of the species.
(b) An explanation of interim and long-term goals and objectives
for the conservation of the species. The recovery goals and
objectives shall be specifically stated.
(c) A range of alternative interim and long-term conservation and
management goals and activities. An explanation of any recommended
activities shall be included in the recovery strategy.
(d) An estimate of the time and costs required to meet the interim
recovery goals for the species, including available or anticipated
funding sources, and an initial projection of the time and costs
associated with meeting final recovery goals. These costs shall
include direct and indirect costs and public and private costs.
(e) Objective measurable criteria to determine whether the goals
and objectives of the recovery strategy are being met and that
contain procedures for the recognition of successful recovery, that
may include commercial use where appropriate, and downlisting or
delisting, if applicable.
(f) A description of actions and recommendations to implement the
recovery strategy. The implementation plan shall include, if
appropriate, recommendations to reduce adverse social and economic
impacts of implementation of the recovery strategy. These
recommendations shall be consistent with the recovery goals and
objectives.
(g) A description of the following elements necessary to achieve
the goals of the recovery strategy:
(1) The availability and use of public lands for the conservation,
protection, restoration, and enhancement of the species.
(2) Methods of private and public cooperation.
(3) Procedures and programs for notice, education, research,
monitoring, and strategy modification.
(h) The expected time necessary to meet the interim recovery goals
and provisions and triggers for review and amendment of the
strategy.
(i) An implementation schedule.