Habitat Conservation Branch (HCB)

   

  Strategic Goals:

• Lead and participate in science-based conservation strategies
• Develop statewide conservation policies
• Lead and collaborate in large-scale conservation plans
• Lead and participate in strategies to identify and solve invasive species problems
• Improve conservation through effective use of CESA and CEQA
• Develop, implement, and revise recovery plans for plant species
• Review and initiate listing/delisting proposals for plant species
• Track the status of California's state-listed plant species
• Contribute to listed species and habitat conservation efforts
• Implement statewide tracking systems for environmental review, mitigation, conservation banks, and other programs
• Direct funding to priority conservation actions and scientific research
• Provide information and education to the public and stakeholders

  Building Alliances

• Build collaborative partnerships within and outside the Department
• Strengthen Branch-Region partnerships through regular communication and needs assessment
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to Department staff, other agencies, and the public