Vernal Pools - USFW Critical Habitat

Critical habitat are areas considered essential for the conservation of a listed species. These areas provide notice to the public and land managers the importance of these areas to the conservation of this species. Special protections and/or restrictions are possible in areas where federal funding, permits, licenses, authorizations, or actions occur or are required.关键栖息地（Critical habitat）指被认定为对保护列入名录物种至关重要的区域。此类区域旨在向公众与土地管理者明确该区域对于该物种保护的核心价值。在涉及联邦资助、许可、执照、授权或相关行动的区域，或需实施此类行为的区域，可适用特殊保护措施及/或限制性规定。