What if populations of the purple amole are found in the future in areas not designated as critical habitat?
A. Based on the presence of certain habitat characteristics, we believe that other populations of the purple amole and Camatta Canyon amole may occur, but have not yet been detected by botanists. This does not mean that habitat outside the proposed designation is unimportant or may not be required for recovery of the species. If the threatened plants are found outside of critical habitat on Federal land, Federal agencies are required to carry out programs to conserve the plants. Q.