Appendix 6
Chapter 6 Conservation Goals and Priorities
Table 6-1 Objectives and example strategies and priority actions for conservation of species. Goal 1. Improve our understanding of the species diversity of North Carolina and enhance our ability to make conservation management decisions for all species.
Objective 1.A - Expand information base for priority species (through surveys, research)
Strategy example
Collect statewide distribution information for species
Priority Action example
• Conduct field surveys to collect distribution information
• Coordinate with state-wide survey efforts and incorporate regional and national survey methodologies (as appropriate)
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Strategy example
Determine relative abundance or occupancy of species
Priority Action example
• Conduct studies to collect relative abundance data or occupancy
• Coordinate with state-wide monitoring efforts and incorporate regional and national monitoring methodologies (as appropriate)
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Resolve taxonomic problems
• Pursue formal descriptions for known or putative undescribed species
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• Improve ability to identify cryptic or narrowly differentiated taxa
Objective 1.B - Expand information on long-term trends across species groups, habitats, and management actions (through monitoring)
Identify the most critical factors in understanding limits on populations
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Priority Action example
• Improve understanding of community associations
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Determine and evaluate population trends
• Establish monitoring protocol, schedule, and sites to determine population trends
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• Monitor the implementation of specific conservation actions
Objective 1.C - Increase knowledge about impacts and develop responses to threats to species
Strategy example
Identify critical scientific and management needs
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Evaluate climate variability impacts
Priority Action example
• Investigate potentially injurious non-native species
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