Lotis Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Lotis Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Lotis Blue Butterfly Recovery Plan - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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colony. Information signs near the bogs in these parks would<br />
inform visitors <strong>and</strong> local residents of the unique nature of<br />
the flora <strong>and</strong> fauna present in the bog/meadow habitats where<br />
the lotis blue butterfly is found.<br />
5. Utilize existing laws <strong>and</strong> repulations protecting the LBB.<br />
Law enforcement would be more of a monitoring of activities <strong>and</strong><br />
implementation of l<strong>and</strong> use pol icy on or near the site. Because<br />
of the extremely low abundance, "taking" is a potentially serious<br />
problem. Laws that protect the butterfly should be enforced to<br />
protect the continued existence of the species.<br />
51. Enforce l<strong>and</strong> use plans <strong>and</strong> ordinances to protect LBB habitat.<br />
The cooperation of Fiendocino County <strong>and</strong> the Cal i fornia Coastal<br />
Cornmission is needed to designate this area as an<br />
Environmental ly Sensitive Habitat (Cal i fornia Coastal Act of<br />
1976) <strong>and</strong> to protect it from destruction through unacceptable<br />
l<strong>and</strong> uses.<br />
52. Clonitor aqency compliance with Section 7 of the Endangered<br />
Species Act, as amended, concerning the lotis blue butterfly.<br />
Agency compl iance with Section 7 consul tations is an integral<br />
part of any recovery program. Federal agencies should not only<br />
insure that their actions are not likely to jeopardize the<br />
continued existence of the butterfly, but should a1 so contribute<br />
to the recovery of the species. Agencies should therefore be<br />
encouraged to accept conservation recommendations which are<br />
provided during consul tation.