I have a question. Here in California as in many places we have non native species both in the plant and animal world. When they are listed as endangered are they still afforded the same protections even though this is not their natural home?

Hello, Naturephotosuze! What do you mean with “non native species”? Species from another part of California, an other US state, or another continent. Would you be so nice and give an example for one plant and one animal? Thanks in advance! petzenbeer

I’m actually interested in knowing the info for all types; however in this instance I’m seeking info on coast redwoods as they are planted in a few areas in Los Angeles County and though native to California, they don’t naturally grow in this area.

I should also add that I’m questioning whether they can be protected from being chopped down to accommodate potential development.

[image] Naturephotosuze: When they are listed as endangered are they still afforded the same protections even though this is not their natural home? That sounds like a legal question in which the answer would depend on where you live and the local laws. I don’t think it is a question anyone h…

The discussion of protected status gets a little complicated because that will depend on by whom it is considered “endangered”. I know that Coastal Redwood is considered “Globally Endangered” on the IUCN Red List, but its Federal and State status are unknown to me. The latter two probably have mor…

[image] Naturephotosuze: in this instance I’m seeking info on coast redwoods as they are planted in a few areas in Los Angeles County and though native to California, they don’t naturally grow in this area. For this particular example, coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) is not listed under …

Thanks so much everyone for your great answers. I appreciate the info!

I do not agree with protection of alien species. In some countries, for example, archaeophytes are protected even though they are 100% aliens, though of older introduction. This does not necessarily mean they all must be eradicated as soon as possible. I think that endangered species should be pro…

In South Africa, there are a number of private reserves that stock rare or threatened species of mammals, like one in the southwestern cape that keeps Cape Mountain Zebra, even though they weren’t recorded as naturally occurring in the prevailing habitat and may be worse off for it. Nevertheless, th…

Endangered species that are not native to an area

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marina_gorbunova January 16, 2023, 4:49pm 2

From the previous discussions answer is that status won’t change even if it’s invasive in the area. https://forum.inaturalist.org/t/how-to-handle-global-conservation-statuses-for-non-native-taxa/7118

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Endangered species that are not native to an area

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