State Wildlife Action Plan

California's Diverse Lands, Waters, and Wildlife

California's landscape includes deserts, mountain ranges, wetlands, woodlands, and 1,100 miles of coastline. It provides habitat for more than 391 bird species, 222 mammals, 160 reptiles and amphibians, and 116 freshwater fishes.

California's Planning Approach

The California wildlife action plan was developed as a reference for conservationists and the general public alike. The action plan is based on an ecosystem approach that recognizes the interdependence of multiple species and their habitats. The action plan also considers the needs of select species inhabiting a particular region of the state.

The action plan is organized into nine geographic regions. To complement the plan, a user-friendly web-site was created to provide conservationists with digital maps depicting the regions of the state where various species are found.

Key Issues for California's Fish and Wildlife

The California action plan identifies five key issues:

1. Integrating wildlife conservation into local land-use decisions
2. Restoring and connecting riparian habitats
3. Providing essential water for wildlife
4. Controlling invasive species
5. expanding conservation education

• Download the California Wildlife Action Plan

  (via CA DF&G)
• Summary of California Wildlife Action Plan (.pdf, 219 KB)
• California Wildlife Action Plan Web Site