Chapter 4 Habitats
possibilities for improved management and conservation. All studies should provide recommendations for mitigation and restoration. Formal descriptions for known or putative undescribed species and investigations aimed at resolving taxonomic status are needed.
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats
• Study habitat use and life-history characteristics of SGCN and other priority species. Carolina Ladle Crayfish Green Floater Least Brook Lamprey Triangle Floater V-lip Redhorse • Support taxonomic research for SGCN and other priority species.
Cambarus sp. C complex Chameleon Lampmussel
Coastal Plain Crayfish Creeper Mussel genus Elliptio
Mimic Shiner Panhandle Pebblesnail
• Support development of captive propagation techniques for SGCN and other priority species. Green Floater Ironcolor Shiner Triangle Floater • Support genetics research that informs augmentation policy for priority species. Bridle Shiner Chameleon Lampmussel Green Floater Ironcolor Shiner Triangle Floater • Determine impacts of nonnative species on SGCN and other priority species. Japanese Mystery Snail Red Swamp Crawfish Flathead Catfish 4.5.12.5.4 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. In addition, education about, and regulation and prevention of, the introduction and spread of exotic or invasive species are vital.
Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats
• Support efforts to restore the native aquatic community through reintroduction or augmentation.
• Support acquisition of land that is adjacent to current conservation holdings or priority watersheds.
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