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Show SOUTHERN UTAH NEWS WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 30. 1999 Critical Habitat What is a critical habitat? Critical habitat is a term used in the Endangered Species Act. It refers to specific geographic areas that are essential for the conservation of a threatened or endangered species and that may require special manage- ment considerations. These areas do not necessarily have to be occupied by the species at the time of designation. Do listed species in critical habitat areas receive more fl protection? iV 4 An area designated as critical habitat is not a refuge or special ic- y conservation area. Listed species and their habitats are protected by the Endangered Species Act whether or not they are in an area designated as critical habitat. What is the purpose of desig- sn illli ff f l-- nating critical habitat? Federal agencies are required to consult with the Service on actions they carry out, fund, or authorize that might destroy or adversely modify critical habitat. A critical habitat designation has no effect on situations in which a Federal agency is not involved for example, a land-own- er undertaking a project on private land that involves no Federal funding or permit. Think of it ad our duninier dale. Federal agencies have to consult with the service outside critical habitat areas? Do Yes. Even when there is no criti- habitat designation. Federal agencies must consult with the Service to ensure any action they cany out, fund, or authorize is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a listed species. What is the impact of a critical cal habitat designation on economic development? advantage of our summer special Take The vast majority of human activites that require a consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proceed with little or no modification. Zions Equity Credit Line with a 5.9 APR introductory rate. Our Home Equity Credit Line has no origination, appraisal or closing fees. You can borrow up to 100 of your homes equity. You can use the How does the Service deter- mine what areas to designate? six-mon- money how and when you wish th its as simple as writing a check. You can even save on taxes.00 Zions Home Equity Credit Line is the perfect way to get. the Biologists consider physical or biological habitat features needed for life and successful reproduction of the species. These include, but are not limited to: space for individual and population growth and for normal behavior; extra cash you need. Call (5626), in the Salt Lake City area. 537-LOA- N food, water, air, light, miner- als, or other nutritional or physiological requirements; cover or shelter, sites for breeding and bearing offspring. habitats that are protected ZIONS BANK from disturbance or are representative of the historic geo- graphical and ecological distributions of a species. For how many species has the service designated critical habitat? To date, the Sendee has designated critical habitat for 113 of the 1, 168 species listed as threat- ened or endangered. & IMj1 Member FDIC ziomtbank.com Tbe special VT 'TH,r 1 agama the r ra'r W for t Consult vour tax advisor. APR 'w -- $500. ii f7 . no. AP hom W ,h r.o of 80 to lines .ha. have a P 8 APK RI used once dunng any calendar ..car. a $30 lee "f P"e raw 4V 1075 APR. and 4 be roamed Th offer 7 . or tc. Tbe reguUr enable .1 your 75. Correntiy. U .Uk aloe ra. .li ,akc eil, VTnir 050, your rrrular APR will 1275 APR TV 18. A $15 charge made lor am available on Korn, npr.n erect,, I, nr, beU. $250,000 Apph before be |