Chapter 4 Habitats
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Study Timber Rattlesnake movements, use of hibernacula, and reproductive success at gestation sites. Timber Rattlesnake • Initiate genetic and morphological studies to clarify taxonomic status of plethodontid salamanders. Plethodontid salamanders • Study habitat use by rock outcrop salamander communities, including movements in and among rock outcrop habitats (e.g., Green Salamander metapopulations). Green Salamander 4.4.9.6.4 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 • Protect these habitats through active management to remove invasive species.
• Burn around open, dry outcrops that naturally burned to restore more natural structure around the margins, and favor species that will tolerate drought and wildfire better.
• Maintain biologically significant areas, including Peregrine Falcon nesting areas, reptile den sites, and significant salamander occurrences. Peregrine Falcon Amphibians Reptiles • Assign appropriate management schemes to rock outcrops on conservation lands to minimize negative impacts from human activities, including recreational use and development.
4.4.9.6.5 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
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