Fish and Wildlife had proposed listing the forest-dwelling mammal as threatened in 2014 because of concerns over logging practices, illegal pesticide use by marijuana growers and other threats.
In April, the agency determined fishers were not in danger of extinction. It said the best available science showed current threats aren’t causing significant declines in West Coast populations.
The Center for Biological Diversity, Environmental Protection Information Center, Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center and Sierra Forest Legacy argue that agency’s conclusion was illegal and not support by science.
A Fish and Wildlife Agency spokeswoman declined to comment on pending litigation.
Source: kpq.com
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