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Conservation Goals and Priorities in North Carolina
Required Element 4 Provide descriptions of conservation actions proposed to conserve the identifed species and habi- tats and priorities for implementing such actions.
6.1 Introduction Conservation needs and recommendations for specifc taxonomic groups, species associa- tions, or individual species were identifed and discussed in Chapter 3. Problems afecting important aquatic, wetland, and terrestrial natural communities that provide habitat for North Carolina’s wildlife were presented in Chapter 4. Current and emerging conditions that represent the threats most likely to impact fsh and wildlife and their habitats were identifed in Chapter 5. Te information provided in these three chapters has been used to inform the programs and recommendations presented in Chapter 6. During the last decade, these programs have successfully achieved measureable benefts for wildlife and species. Te recommendations are intended to be a part of the dialogue for implementing collaborative and cooperative discussions about conservation in the state. Tis Chapter describes a framework used for establishing conservation goals and objec- tives and recommends strategies and actions that support this Plan. Examples of objec- tives, strategies, and priority actions that can be used to develop projects that will imple- ment WAP goals and recommended actions are provided in Appendix K. Section 6.2 outlines conservation incentives and programs that can be important tools in the implementation of strategic conservation plans. Program and partnership information for both private and public lands and for outreach and education eforts is outlined in this section. Section 6.3 provides information about survey, monitoring, and research strategies
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2015 NC Wildlife Action Plan
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