Chapter 4 Habitats
4.5.15.5.4 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.
• Support other regulatory agencies to minimize impacts on species and habitats.
4.5.15.5.5 Conservation Programs and Partnerships Conservation programs, incentives, and partnerships should be used to the fullest extent 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. Priority Conservation Action, Examples of Focal Species or Focal Habitats • Work with and promote existing programs that help farmers reduce sedimentation/erosion (e.g., install fences to keep livestock out of streams, improve tilling practices) as well as reduce pesticide and herbicide use.
• Support stormwater management and wastewater treatment plant improvements and upgrades.
• Maintain partnerships with Piedmont Lands Conservancy, Dan River Basin Association, and Piedmont Conservation Council to conserve and preserve aquatic habitats.
References are located at the end of this document.
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