As directed by general statute § 113 333(b), the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is required to develop conservation plans for all animals listed as Endangered, Threatened, or Special Concern. These plans include analysis of the factors that have been identified as causing the decline of the species and the measures that can be taken to restore the species. These plans are developed with input from the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee and the public.

View current listings of species in North Carolina that are listed as Endangered, Threatened or Special Concern (PDF). 

The following Wildlife Conservation Plans were approved by the Wildlife Commissioners at their Dec. 10, 2020 business meeting.
 

• Conservation Plan for Gopher Frog in North Carolina - 2020 (~11 MB PDF)
   
• Conservation Plan for Robust Redhorse in North Carolina - 2020 (~11 MB PDF)
   
• Conservation Plan for Five Rare Aquatic Species Restricted to the Neuse and Tar-Pamlico River Basins in North Carolina - 2020 (~6 MB PDF)
   
• Conservation Plan for Brook Floater in North Carolina - 2020 (~ 9 MB PDF)