Chapter 4 Habitats
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats
• Conduct studies to determine how large riverine habitats and the species that occupy the habitat recover or change after major flooding events from hurricanes.
• Conduct research to investigate population densities, population growth rates, dispersal range, and extent of property damage from Nutria burrowing and herbivory.
• Investigate the interactions between invasive aquatic species and native species to determine impacts on distribution, reproduction, and survival.
• Promote Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) surveys and vegetation restoration efforts.
• Promote research to investigate removal methods for invasive catfish (e.g., Blue and Flathead catfish).
4.2.10.6.4 Management Practices Management practices that reduce impacts and work synergistically with other conservation actions are needed to enhance the resilience of natural resources. 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
• Manage flow regimes in Coastal Plain rivers as much as possible to mirror the pre-dam hydrograph.
Promote flood plain connectivity and remove infrastructure from the flood plain.
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• Promote riparian habitat conservation to create or maintain habitat complexity.
4.2.10.6.5 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
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