Chapter 4 Habitats
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Study population responses of plant and wildlife species to habitat restoration and management (large scale prescribed burning, woodland/savanna restoration, etc.).
• Study population responses of plant and wildlife species to habitat fragmentation and degradation to better inform managers and plans.
4.4.15.6.4 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 • Foster efforts to understand and implement appropriate management techniques (e.g., prescribed fire or thinning) for the benefit of the broadest array of Oak Forest-dependent wildlife while considering specific needs of wildlife with more restrictive requirements (Artman and Downhower 2003; Ford et al. 2000) . • Manage existing conservation lands by using prescribed burning to diversify structure and composition of forest understory. Protect older trees, which may become increasingly scarce with increased wind disturbance. Provide an array of age classes by managing for uneven- aged stands rather than a patchwork of even-aged stands. 4.4.15.6.5 Conservation Programs and Partnerships Conservation programs, incentives, and partnerships should be fully used 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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