Narratives and Best Practices for Federally Listed, Proposed, and Candidate Species in New Jersey

This document presents the biology, threats, recovery information, and recommended best practices for federally listed, proposed, and candidate species within New Jersey. The best practices discussed present typical conservation measures frequently recommended by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (Service) New Jersey Field Office (NJFO) during consultation or technical assistance. These practices are designed to avoid or minimize adverse effects to listed species as related to projects in New Jersey. Please be aware that, under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Federal action agencies are required to consult with the Service for any proposed action that may affect listed species. Both Federal and non-Federal project proponents can find complete information and instructions on when and how to request project review from NJFO—see our online Project Review Guide.   

The best practices included in this document may not be inclusive of all the conservation measures necessary for project proponents to implement, as developed/discussed through ESA consultation/technical assistance with the Service. To avoid delays, we recommend initiating ESA consultation/technical assistance early in project planning. Through the consultation/technical assistance processes of the ESA, the Service will provide project-specific recommendations to avoid or minimize adverse effects to listed species.