Request for Information on Conservation Needs and Social and Economic Factors to be Considered in Managing Peregrine Falcons in Florida

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, having considered a biological status report, independent scientific reviews, and public comments regarding biological status, determined at its June 11-12, 2008 meeting that the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) warranted removal from the State’s imperiled species list, thereby ending Phase 1 of the imperiled species listing process (Rule 68A-27.0012, Florida Administrative Code). The delisting of the peregrine falcon will occur upon completion and approval of a species-specific management plan to guide conservation and management of peregrine falcons in Florida (Phase 2). To assist in management plan development, the Commission requests information on the conservation needs of the peregrine falcon and any economic and social factors that should be considered in managing the species in Florida. Comments should be sent to: Peregrine Falcon Management Plan Comments, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Northeast Region, 1239 S.W. 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-0323 or e-mailed to peregrine@MyFWC.com by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2008.