Grassland and Savanna Management
Broad Incidental Take Permit and Broad Incidental Take Authorization for Grassland and Savanna Management

The Broad Incidental Take Permit and Authorization for Grassland and Savanna Management, as provided for under s. 29.604 Wis. Stats., allows for the incidental taking (mortality) of certain endangered and threatened species that may occur as a result of specific grassland and savanna management activities. These species are dependent upon management to set back natural succession, and although the disturbance may result in some mortality, take will be minimized by following protocols designed for each species.

An incidental take permit or authorization is typically issued on a project-by-project basis, however a broad incidental permit and authorization were created for this situation so that neither an application nor a permit fee are required. An individual or organization covered by this permit or authorization is automatically covered. Additionally, an annual report is not required.

Management activities are only covered if all of the permit and authorization criteria [PDF 42KB] are met.

Incidental Take Protocols for Individual Species

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