The reference documents on this page have been collected from various agencies and organizations for the purpose of educating and informing individuals about the habitat conservation planning and natural communities conservation planning process. While the information is deemed reliable, the Santa Clara Valley HCP/NCCP Local Partners assume no liability.

• Habitat Conservation Planning: An article published in the November- December 1999 Endangered Species Bulletin
• Habitat Conservation Plans - Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act: Published by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Habitat Conservation Planning Handbook: A joint U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries handbook
• (NCCP) - The Origins of an Ambitious Experiment to Protect Ecosystems: Published by the California Research Bureau - State of California
• Understanding the Habitat Conservation Planning Process in California: Published by the Institute for Local Self Government