Chapter 4 Habitats
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats
• Maintain large trees around reservoirs for potential eagle nests and maintain forest cover in the tailrace below dams for eagle foraging. Eagles • Participate in mutual planning with adjacent states for regional species concerns because some priority species are likely to expand their range due to climate change impacts.
• Plant riparian areas with vegetation with a broad elevational range within a particular watershed. Also plant vegetation with broad hydrologic tolerance to promote resilience from climate change.
• Identify dams to remove that could restore free-flowing habitats for priority fish and mussels. Barrier removal
4.2.8.6.5 Conservation Programs and Partnerships Conservation programs, incentives, and partnerships should be fully used 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 purposes in the face of anticipated climate change and promote ecosystem resilience overall.
References are located at the end of this document.
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