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Asheville Field Office library

Updated October 8, 2026

Endangered Species Act Sec. 7 consultation resources

The resources below are provided to help staff of federal agencies, or their designees, better understand they review of federally funded, authorized, or implemented projects under section 7 of the Endangered Species Act.

Federal action review under the Endangered Species ActPDF0 BMarch 28, 2024North Carolina Statewide Determination Key Standing AnalysisPDF0 BApril 6, 2026Potential Conservation Measures - Asheville Ecological Services Field OfficePDF0 BMarch 24, 2025
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Survey windows for North Carolina Plants and survey validity period

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Asheville Field Office's Guide to Effect Determinations in Endangered Species Act Consultations

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Potential Conservation Measures from the Asheville Field Office

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What happens when construction meets an endangered species?

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Planning resources

Asheville Ecological Services Field Office Strategic Plan, 2023-2028PDF0 BJuly 25, 2023
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