Chapter 4 Habitats
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats
• Determine specific flow regimes necessary to support microhabitat for particular species. Junaluska Salamander • Gather better information regarding the inputs and influence of groundwater sources to accurately predict the influence of climate change on coldwater systems.
• Conduct genetic research to resolve taxonomic issues for aquatic species, such as the ‘Acuminate Crayfish’ complex ( Cambarus sp. C) and a Lake Waccamaw Lampsilis mussel complex.
Lake Waccamaw Lampsilis mussel complex
‘Acuminate Crayfish’ complex
• Study the combined effect of land use changes and climatic effects on long-term stream temperature trends as they relate to native brook trout protection, restoration, and management. Eastern Brook Trout • Investigate thermal tolerance for Brook Trout and other native coldwater species.
Eastern Brook Trout
Eastern Hellbender
• Examine stream temperature and associated microclimatic responses to a range of shading variables from riparian vegetation.
• Determine the effect that Beaver ponds have on downstream movement of toxins and sediment.
4.2.3.6.4 Management Practices Management practices that reduce impacts and work synergistically with other conservation actions are needed to enhance the resilience of natural resources. Needs include preserving biodiversity, protecting native populations and their habitats, and improving degraded habitats. Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Increase the effective connectivity (i.e., gene flow) between headwater Brook Trout populations through removal of artificial barriers and promote habitat connectivity. Eastern Brook Trout
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