The New Jersey Field Office (NJFO) of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) maintains a list of individuals whom we recognize as qualified to conduct surveys for federally listed bats upon request by project proponents. Qualified surveyors are responsible for obtaining a Scientific Collecting Permit from New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Fish & Wildlife and all other permits, licenses, or authorizations required by Federal, State, or local authorities.

Author(s)
Sarah Crestol, New Jersey Field Office
Sarah Crestol
Fish & Wildlife Biologist
Endangered Species
Expertise
bats,
freshwater wetlands,
communication towers,
mosquito control,
federal project review
Area
NJ
Galloway,NJ
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Type of document
Guidance
Facility
New Jersey Pinelands
The New Jersey Field Office protects endangered species, supports federal planning, mitigates environmental contamination, and partners with landowners to restore wildlife habitats. We work with others across New Jersey to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats...
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Close up of a California condor. Its pink featherless head contrasts with its black feathers.
We provide national leadership in the recovery and conservation of our nation's imperiled plant and animal species, working with experts in the scientific community to identify species on the verge of extinction and to build the road to recovery to bring them back. We work with a range of public...
Species
Cluster of roosting bats.

The Indiana bat is a medium-sized Myotis, closely resembling the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) but differing in coloration. Its fur is a dull grayish chestnut rather than bronze, with the basal portion of the hairs on the back a dull-lead color. This bat's underparts are pinkish to...

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Ecosystem
FWS and DOI Region(s)