Interim endangered and threatened species recovery planning guidance Version 1.3

Version 1.3 was updated June 2010. Recovery planning has evolved considerably over the years as we have learned more about the root causes of endangerment and what it takes to recover species. Species’ biological needs and responses to specific threats and recovery actions are myriad. However, certain themes are repeated time and again, such as the need to identify and mitigate the threats to a species and to bolster its numbers and range in order to assure sustainable recovery. This guidance attempts to learn from and take advantage of these commonalities while also allowing for the flexibility necessary to tailor species-specific recovery programs that accommodate the unique biological capabilities and needs of the species and address the specific circumstances of its endangerment.