Chapter 4 Habitats
vulnerability of SGCN and other priority species to specific threats, and studies should provide recommendations for mitigation and restoration.
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats
• Conduct genetics research to determine if the Coastal Worm-eating Warbler is a separate sub-species. Worm-eating Warbler • Explore alternatives to using fire for the initial restoration of severely fire-suppressed non- alluvial wetlands (e.g., mechanical treatments). • Determine why some priority species use this habitat on the coast, when the same species primarily is found in the Mountains using completely different habitats. Wood Frog Wayne’s Black-throated Green Warbler Worm-eating Warbler • Conduct home-range and movement research on snakes of conservation concern. Timber (Canebrake) Rattlesnake Pigmy Rattlesnake 4.3.9.6.4 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
• Reintroduction of fire to unconverted nonalluvial mineral wetland sites is the single most important factor to restore these sites.
• Plowed fire lines along transition zones between habitats should be rehabilitated (smoothed over) where possible. New fire lines should be constructed when necessary. These areas should be maintained as permanent narrow openings by discing with a tractor or by wetting with water or foam prior to a burn.
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