Chapter 3 North Carolina Species
Another exception has been made for collection and possession of amphibian or reptile species, which allows an individual to collect a limited number of animals without a permit (15A NCAC 10H .1302). Regulations for nongame species possession and collection and other regulations can be found on the NCWRC webpage for fishing, hunting, and trapping regulations, https://www.ncwildlife.gov/hunting/regulations/nongame-and-other-regulations. For plants, a certificate or permit must accompany the movement of pests designated as regulated articles. Limited permits may be issued by a state regulatory official for the movement of non-certified regulated articles to specified destinations for limited handling, use, processing or treatment when the official determines no hazard of spread of noxious weeds exists. Scientific permits may be issued by the NC Department of Agriculture’s Plant Pest Administrator to allow the movement of noxious weeds in any living stage and any regulated articles for scientific purposes under such conditions as may be prescribed in each specific case. A protected plant permit is required for scientific collection or rescue of protected plant species (including seeds, leaves, rhizomes, or other parts) on land you do not own, whether there is landowner permission or not. A permit is needed to acquire and relocate protected plant species in a non-garden setting, including rescuing plants; propagating plants; or the sale, auction, or giveaway of protected species. Commercial operations that purchase protected species must have a certificate of origin for the protected species. For more information, visit the Department of Agriculture’s Plant Industry, Plant Conservation Program permits webpage https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/plant-industry/plant-protection/plant-conservation- program/permits. 3.1.4 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) Element 1 of the Eight Required Elements (Appendix 1-1) directs states to identify low and declining populations that are indicative of the diversity and health of the state’s wildlife. In North Carolina, lists of SGCN are determined by Taxa Teams using the evaluation methods described in Appendix 3 (Reference Document 3-1). Sections 3.2 through 3.13 in this chapter provide information on fish, wildlife, and plant SGCN and other priority species by taxonomic group. Each section addresses one of the eight fish and wildlife taxonomic groups (listed in alphabetical order) traditionally managed by the NCWRC as well as marine, pelagic birds, and insects recommended by conservation partners or identified in federal and state agency conservation plans. Additionally, any species newly listed for federal protection under the ESA, or that are petitioned for listing and for which the USFWS issues a positive 90-day finding, and newly described species will be considered SGCN without need for evaluation by a Taxa Team. All wildlife SGCN are considered a priority for use of State Wildlife Grant (SWG) Program funds.
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