20241203 13273500 1.0 TRUE Big Island Critical Habitat Three Plants These data identify, in general, the areas of FINAL critical habitat for three plant species. Critical habitat constitutes areas considered essential for the conservation of a listed species. These areas provide notice to the public and land managers of the importance of the areas to the conservation of this species. Special protections and/or restrictions are possible in areas where Federal funding, permits, licenses, authorizations, or actions occur or are required. For additional information, please refer to summary metadata at https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/op/gis/data/criticalhab.pdf or contact Hawaii Statewide GIS Program, Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, State of Hawaii; PO Box 2359, Honolulu, Hi. 96804; (808) 587-2846; email: gis@hawaii.gov; Website: https://planning.hawaii.gov/gis. U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Pacific Islands Fish & Wildlife Office