Eight Required Elements CWCS Eight Required Elements Congress
identified required elements in the SWG legislation. The
Strategies must identify and be focused on the “species in
greatest need of conservation,” yet address the “full array of
wildlife” and wildlife-related issues. They must provide: (1)
information on the distribution and abundance of species of
wildlife, including low and declining populations as the State
fish and wildlife agency deems appropriate, that are indicative
of the diversity and health of the State’s wildlife; and (2)
descriptions of locations and relative condition of key habitats
and community types essential to conservation of species
identified in (1); and (3) descriptions of problems which may
adversely affect species identified in (1) or their habitats,
and priority research and survey efforts needed to identify
factors which may assist in restoration and improved
conservation of these species and habitats; and (4) descriptions
of conservation actions proposed to conserve the