Threatened & Endangered Species
Huff and Huff, Inc. has conducted state and federally threatened/endangered species baseline research and surveys. We have successfully worked with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and other regulatory agencies to develop creative conservation plans that ensure the protection of wildlife while also meeting clients’ needs to conduct development activities. Our areas of expertise include the following:
- Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys and Baseline Research
- Ecological/Biological Assessments
- Site Analysis of Habitat Impacts
- Conciliation between the client and the local, state, and federal agencies
We offer the following services for Threatened & Endangered Species:
- Section 7 (TES) consultation, both formal and informal
- Habitat assessment/biological assessment and evaluations
- Habitat clearance
- Field surveys for population and habitat use for a variety of plant and animal species
- Incidental take permits
- Block clearances
- Large scale management plans
- Incidental take permits (Section 10 permits)
- Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs)
- Candidate Conservation Agreements (CCAs)
- Mitigation plans
- Monitoring programs
The following are examples of the species we have consulted on: