Native plants

May 19, 2022

Question: What kind of work does CDFW’s Native Plant Program do?

Answer: The Native Plant Program(opens in new tab) is a component of CDFW’s Habitat Conservation Planning Branch(opens in new tab). The program coordinates CDFW’s statewide plant conservation efforts, issues scientific, educational and management permits(opens in new tab) for state-listed plants, manages grants for plant research and conservation through the Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund (section 6) of the federal Endangered Species Act, evaluates petitions(opens in new tab) to protect plant species under the California Endangered Species Act and provides education and outreach regarding California’s native plants.