Chapte r 6: Co nservat ion Goals and Prioriti es in Nort h Carolina
Required Element 4 : Provide descriptions of conservation actions proposed to conserve the identified species and habitats and priorities for implementing such actions. 6.1 Introduction Conservation needs and recommendations for specific taxonomic groups, species associations, or individual species were identified and discussed in Chapter 3. Problems affecting important aquatic, wetland, and terrestrial natural communities that provide habitat for North Carolina’s wildlife were presented in Chapter 4. Current and emerging conditions that represent the threats most likely to impact fish and wildlife and their habitats were identified in Chapter 5. The information provided in these three chapters has been used to inform the programs and recommendations presented in Chapter 6. During the last decade, these programs have successfully achieved measurable benefits for wildlife and species. The recommendations are intended to be a part of the dialogue for implementing collaborative and cooperative discussions about conservation in the state. Section 6.1 in this chapter describes a framework used for establishing conservation goals and objectives and recommends strategies and actions that support this Plan. Examples of objectives, strategies, and priority actions that can be used to develop projects that will implement SWAP goals and recommended actions are provided in Appendix 6, Table 6-1 Objectives and example strategies and priority actions for conservation of species and Table 6-2 Objectives and example strategies and priority actions for conservation of habitats.
Section 6.2 outlines considerations for conservation planning and tools that support both planning and implementing strategic conservation plans.
Section 6.3 provides information for both private and public land program and partnership information as well as outreach and education efforts.
Sections 6.4 through 6.10 provides information about the conservation programs and initiatives of federal and state agencies and conservation organizations in North Carolina that implement SWAP conservation goals and objectives.
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