Vermont § 10 - Vermont endangered and threatened species rule 1.0 Authority This rule is adopted pursuant to 10 V.S.A.

§ 10. Vermont endangered and threatened species rule 1.0 Authority This rule is adopted pursuant to 10 V.S.A.

• Chapter 123 which provides that the Secretary “shall adopt by rule a State endangered species
  list and a State threatened species list,” and may “adopt rules for the protection,
  conservation, or recovery of endangered and threatened species.” 2.0 Purpose The purpose of this rule is to identify and list species of wild plants and animals
  and designate critical habitats that have been determined by the Secretary to require
  protection under Vermont law. The rule also sets out a process for the issuance of
  permits for the taking and possession of endangered and threatened species and the
  destruction or adverse impact to designated critical habitat. 3.0 Definitions 3.1 “Accepted silvicultural practices” means the accepted silvicultural practices defined
  by the Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation, including the Acceptable Management
  Practices for Maintaining Water Quality on Logging Jobs in Vermont adopted by the
  Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation. 3.2 “Critical habitat” for a threatened species or endangered species means: (A) a delineated
  location within the geographical area occupied by the species that: