2025 NC Wildlife Action Plan

 These wildlife openings provide hunting opportunities for EBCI citizens where turkey and grouse are known to breed.

Adaptive Decision for 2023

Management or Methodological Changes:  We obtained the America the Beautiful Challenge grant, which will help us in large landscape management objectives. We wish to develop a large-scale planning effort to benefit species impacted by changes to the landscape and to climate.  Develop a cohesive management strategy for all species within EBCI boundaries.  Work more with BIA Fire for burn scheduling for wildlife plots and other areas.  Reengage with forest management planning.  Get involved with more private landowners to provide land management information.  Work with landscape modeling across jurisdictions for management applications.  Plan native pollinator plot plantings and future.  Riparian management plans- focusing on rivercane restoration.  Continue efforts to apply prescriptions for spruce-fir restoration.  Help implement an ecological forest- beyond the horticultural buzz words of permaculture or regenerative practices.  Determine the role and importance of Rivercane ( Arundinaria gigantea ) to various species, both terrestrial and aquatic, as well as to the larger habitat.  Model & implement cross-jurisdictional Adaptive Management Plans.  Pursue implementation of hellbender habitat, concrete slabs, into Tribal waters.  Pursue implementation of bear-proof trash cans. Social & Cultural Changes:  Provide information to landowners about managing habitats for specific purposes or species as desired.

Partners: Bureau of Indian Affairs Fire (BIA Fire), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Tribal Construction

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