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Section E. Endangered resource protections Species listed as Threatened or Endangered under Wisconsin's Endangered Species Law(s. 29.604, Wis. Stats.): • State-listed animals (vertebrate and invertebrate) are protected on all lands and waters of the state • State-listed plants are protected on public lands and on lands that the person does not own or lease, except in the course of forestry, agriculture or utility actions (s. 29.604, Wis. Stats.). Species protected by the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 as amended, including those federally-listed as Endangered or Threatened, those Proposed for federal listing, and their Proposed or Designated Critical habitats: • Federally-protected animals are protected on all lands. • Federally-protected plants are protected on federal lands and in the course of projects that include federal funding. They are also protected on other lands if they are removed, cut, dug up or damaged in knowing violation of any law or regulation of any state or in violation of a criminal trespass law. Special Concern species, hiqh-quality examples of natural communities (sometimes called High Conservation Value areas), and unique natural features(e.g., caves and animal aggregation sites) are not legally protected by state or federal endangered species laws. However, other laws, policies(e.g., related to Forest Certification or master planning), or granting/permitting processes may require or strongly encourage protection of these resources. The main purpose of the Special Concern classification is to focus attention on species about which some problem of abundance or distribution is suspected before they become endangered or threatened. State Natural Areas (SNAs) protect outstanding examples of Wisconsin's native landscape of natural communities, and significant geological formations. Endangered species are often found within SNAs. SNAs are protected by law from any use that is inconsistent with or injurious to their natural values(s. 23.28,Wis. Stats.). Thank you for helping to protect Wisconsin's endangered resources! Please contact the ER Review Program if you have any questions about this ER Review. ER Review Log# 13-881 Page 5