Listing and delisting processes under the Endangered Species Act : hearing before the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, United States Senate, One Hundred Seventh Congress, first session, on the regulations and procedures of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service concerning the listing and delisting of species under the Endangered Spe

This handbook is a guide to the federal Endangered Species Act, the primary U.S. law aimed at protecting species of animals and plants from human threats to their survival. It is intended for lawyers, government agency employees, students, community activists, businesspeople, and any citizen who wants to understand the Act--its history, provisions, accomplishments, and failures.