4.4 Terrestrial Communities
Southern Dusky Salamander, Eastern Spadefoot, Coachwhip, Northern Scarletsnake, Eastern Kingsnakes, and Eastern Coral Snake.
• Consider maritime forests in the far southeastern portion of the state to be potential Eastern Woodrat reintroduction sites, as they were historically supported in those locations. • Examine demographics, population dynamics, and the specifc habitat requirements of the Buxton Woods White-footed Mouse. Management Practices. Management practices that reduce impacts and work synergis- tically with other conservation actions are needed to enhance the resilience of natural resources. Particular needs include preserving biodiversity, protecting native populations and their habitats, and improving degraded habitats.
• Where possible, remove or exclude feral animals. Exclosure plots and electric fences should be considered as methods to prevent grazing or trampling (Porter et al. 2014) .
• Control the number of feral horses and contain populations of free roaming horses to reduce habitat damage (Porter et al. 2014) . Conservation Programs and Partnerships. Conservation programs, incentives, and part- nerships should be utilized to the fullest extent in order to preserve high-quality resources and protect important natural communities. Protective measures that utilize existing regu- latory frameworks to protect habitats and species should be incorporated where applicable. Land conservation or preservation can serve numerous purposes in the face of anticipated climate change, but above all, it promotes ecosystem resilience. • Make remaining coastal maritime habitats a priority for land acquisition eforts. Tough coastal uplands are essentially the most costly areas to acquire in the state, it is essential to acquire remaining undeveloped maritime forests, both on barrier islands and on the mainland.
• Pursue reestablishment of maritime forest habitats, including initiation of prescribed burning of appropriate maritime habitats, where possible.
4.4.15 Maritime Grasslands, Dunes, and Beaches 4.4.15.1 Ecosystem Description
Maritime grasslands all occur along the coast and are unable to support trees because of heavy salt spray or overwash by saltwater during storms. Tis community includes four types: dune grass, maritime dry grassland, maritime wet grassland, and upper beach.
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