Chapter 4 Habitats
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.
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Protect remaining examples and surrounding forests. Sites should be protected from human disturbance, including locations that are already protected through conservation measures. This may be through closure during particular times of the year or permanently prohibiting use of the site. • Given the relative rarity of low-elevation rock outcrops across the state, measures need to be taken to conserve as much of this habitat as possible. This includes preservation measures, as well as conservation/management measures to ensure that species that rely upon these outcrops continue to be afforded the desired variety of habitat conditions into the future.
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