1.   His department has signed a number of partnership agreements with military bases to protect valuable species habitat.

2.   Ranchers worry about their land and animals, Austin residents are concerned about schools and neighborhoods, and environmental advocates want to protect endangered species habitat, Shea said.

3.   Wildfires east of Phoenix are threatening summer homes, recreation areas and endangered species habitats.

4.   For example, developers should have to justify new projects if they are located near endangered species habitat, he said.

5.   Norton said she favored giving land owners money and training to help preserve endangered species habitat instead of focusing on punishing those who destroy habitat.

6.   The proposal also would boost enforcement of off-road vehicle rules and orders BLM staff to consider limiting vehicle use on all threatened and endangered species habitat.