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1-9 In all narrative sections of the plan, avoid using "boiler-plate" language or copying parts of other plans. Tailor each plan to the needs of the individual species. When writing the plan, keep in mind those subsections that will likely require changes in future revisions so that they can be handled most efficiently (e.g. by whole page replacement)~ I. INTRODUCTION This section of the recovery plan serves several important purposes. First, it acquaints the reader with the species, its status, and the threats it faces. Second, because it is a source document for land managers, economic interests, and other interested individuals, it should touch on all relevant information. This does not mean that the Introduction should be a dissertation on the species; rather it should be more of a review or summary document. No topic should be covered in tremendous depth, but all major aspects of the species' biology should be mentioned, with appropriate citations for further information. When dealing with less known species, particularly invertebrates and plants, a few-word description of its class/family affinities would provide a reference point for the non-taxonomist. All major publications on the species should be referenced in the LITERATURE CITED or REFERENCE section. Third, the introduction will serve as an information source for the interested, but busy, decisionmaker. . It should therefore be arranged so that the information it contains is quickly and easily accessible. The following subsections for the Introduction may be adapted to suit the biology of the species; however, keep in mind that the busy decisionmaker will be thankful if the answers to obvious questions can be found by glancing at the Table of Contents and flipping to an appropriate page. A. Descriotion - Give the date listed and Federal Reqister citation for the final rule. The description should not be extremely technical. Note when the species was described and refer to the best available technical descriptions. You may wish to mention "laok-alike" species and note how to differentiate, but the detail should be more on the level of a field guide than a taxonomic treatise. For reference, provide the recovery priority for this species/group/ecosystem assemblage. B. Distribution - Give historical and currently occupied range. Include a map of appropriate scale to delineate these generally without disclosing site-specific information. Be sure the map has adequate margins to allow for binding and will reproduce clearly. If appropriate, state the number of known populations (or centers of distribution) and counties of occurrence. This subsection is one that will likely require periodic updating. f ~ OS/25/90