Endangered Species Act: Law, Policy, and Perspectives - 3rd Edition - Donald Baur

Endangered Species Act: Law, Policy, and Perspectives 3rd Edition Donald Baur ISBN 9781641057004

Even among the landmark environmental laws enacted during the peak of American environmental legislation, the Endangered Species Act (ESA) stands out as one of the most stringent, comprehensive, and often controversial. Its wide-ranging protections have a profound impact on the management and use of public and private lands and waters. As the ESA approaches its 50th anniversary, it remains a focal point for litigation and ongoing legal debate, with interpretations often contested.

Now in its third edition, Endangered Species Act: Law, Policy, and Perspectives is an authoritative guide to the history of the ESA, its most critical provisions, the complexities of its implementation, and the emerging issues in the protection of endangered wildlife and their habitats.

This updated edition is designed to assist both novice and experienced practitioners in navigating the ESA. It begins with the foundational elements of the Act, including the processes for listing species and designating critical habitat. Because the ESA’s ultimate goal is to bring species to a point where they no longer require protection, recovery plans serve as the primary mechanism to achieve this objective.

Subsequent chapters explore key areas of ESA application, including the duty to consult, avoidance of jeopardy, take prohibitions, and exemptions. Topics covered include:

• The listing process and interpretation of listing requirements

• Critical habitat designation

• Recovery plans

• Interagency consultation and conservation duties under Section 7

• Section 9 take prohibitions

• Habitat conservation plans

• Landowner incentives

• Citizen suits

• Protections for listed plants

• International trade restrictions and other global aspects of ESA implementation

• State Endangered Species Acts

• Captive wildlife

• Navigating the science-policy interface

• Resource implications for ESA enforcement

• Constitutional takings and the ESA

• And more

This edition provides a comprehensive roadmap for understanding the legal, policy, and practical dimensions of the ESA, making it an essential resource for lawyers, policymakers, and conservation professionals alike.

Endangered Species Act: Law, Policy, and Perspectives 3rd Edition Donald Baur ISBN 9781641057004, 978-1641057004 & 9781641057011

Editor
Donald Baur, Ya-Wei Li