Chapter 3 North Carolina Species
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Conduct population genomics study for SGCN and knowledge gap priority species.
Waccamaw Ambersnail
• Conduct research to facilitate appropriate conservation actions. Research should focus on life history studies of SGCN and knowledge gap priority species.
• Investigate thermal tolerance for freshwater snails. This will be critical data as climate- related temperature increases result in warmer water temperatures.
3.9.8.4 Management Practices Management practices that reduce habitat impacts and work synergistically with other conservation actions are needed to enhance the resilience of this taxon. Particular needs include preserving biodiversity, protecting native populations and their habitats, and improving degraded habitats. . Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Update and expand hatchery facilities to support successful propagation of declining and federal -or state-protected species.
• Protect and restore native, forested riparian buffers on all waterways. Shading reduces water temperatures and provides detritus that is critical to food webs and cover.
• Track locations of nonnative species populations and document abundance. Chinese Mystery Snail Japanese Mystery Snail Apple Snail Black Velvet Leatherleaf Slug Slender Walker
• Develop an early detection and response plan for nonnative species and disease.
3.9.8.5 Conservation Programs and Partnerships Conservation programs, incentives, and partnerships should be used to the fullest extent to preserve high-quality resources and protect important natural communities. Protective measures that use existing regulatory frameworks to protect habitats and species should be incorporated where applicable. Land conservation or preservation can serve numerous
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