National Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) play a critical role in the conservation of our nation's heritage while also acknowledging economic growth and development. Come learn about the critical tips, tricks, and pitfalls of HCPs by national regulatory and consulting experts. Join with the USFWS, Ecobot, and several national consultants who are collaborating to illustrate best management practices and good consultation hygiene for the development of HCPs for threatened and endangered species. Hear from the experts on successful HCP implementations, geospatial prediction modeling for T&E species, and the digitization of element occurrences and critical habitat.
Presenters & Panelists
- Victoria Foster, Biologist, USFWS
- Trish Adams, National Habitat Conservation Planning Coordinator, USFWS
- Colleen Reilly, Senior Manager, Environmental Consulting & Technology, Inc.
- Dr. Dale Sparks, Principal Scientist, Environmental Solutions & Innovations, Inc.
Webinar Topics
- What is an HCP and how are they implemented -Learn tips, tricks, and how to avoid pitfalls from experts
- Best management practices -Procedures for successful simple HCPs
- Prediction modeling for element occurrences to streamline HCPs
- Digitization of element occurrences and critical habitat updates and teasers from USFWS
