Chapter 4 Habitats
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • In some areas of its range, the Longtail Salamander is associated with caves or portions of caves. Investigate its habitat use in North Carolina in conjunction with more generalized research on this species’ distribution, status, and habitat in the state. Longtail Salamander • Conduct studies to document maternity sites used by bats from specific hibernacula (e.g., find maternity colonies utilizing radio telemetry of individual Virginia Big-eared Bats that hibernate in known caves/mines, or track any Indiana or Gray Bats captured to their maternity sites or hibernacula).
Virginia Big-eared Bat
Gray Bat
4.4.2.6.4 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 • Where feasible and cost effective, install gates to limit access (similar to protective measures used at Cranberry Mine). Inspection and monitoring may be needed to detect vandalism and illegal entry. Cranberry Mine
• Identify ways to address the effects of WNS where it occurs in the state. Bats
4.4.2.6.5 Conservation Programs and Partnerships Conservation programs, incentives, and partnerships should be used to the fullest extent in order 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, but above all, it promotes ecosystem resilience.
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