Habitat Conservation Plans

Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) are strategies developed to protect endangered species and their habitats while allowing for some human activities, like development or agriculture. When landowners or businesses want to use land that might impact these species, they can create an HCP. This plan outlines how they will minimize harm, enhance the habitat, and provide for the species' conservation. HCPs are essential in balancing environmental protection with economic needs, ensuring that both wildlife and human interests can coexist sustainably. They are part of the U.S. Endangered Species Act process.