Chapter 4 Habitats
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Conduct studies to document the levels of EDCs in wastewater discharges and identify measures that will reduce or eliminate EDCs from wastewater prior to discharge.
• Determine the impacts of “snagging” (removing woody debris after storms) on wildlife populations.
• Conduct research to investigate Nutria population densities, population growth rates, dispersal range, and extent of property damage from burrowing and herbivory.
Nutria
• Determine the effect Beaver ponds have on downstream movement of pollutants (toxins and sediments).
Beaver dams
• Investigate the interactions and impacts of invasive and native species (e.g., Carolina Madtom and Flathead Catfish).
Madtom species
Flathead Catfish
• Conduct research on life history of potamodromous priority species (e.g. V-lip Redhorse).
Redhorse species
• Investigate the effects of large-scale snagging (removal of downed trees) within the rivers after hurricanes.
4.2.8.6.4 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
• Seek opportunities to restore canebrake communities through controlled burning or other management strategies. Canebrake Communities
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