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CHAPTER IV: WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR MISSISSIPPI’S SGCN,
THREATS AND CONSERVATION ACTIONS^125

PRIORITY CONSERVATION ACTIONS


A Plan and conduct additional research (i.e. habitat needs, status surveys, breeding status, disease,
etc.) on SGCN.


A Encourage and improve management of habitat by controlled burning at necessary frequencies
and seasons.


A Discourage/limit human access in highly critical areas and special habitats, when possible.


A Develop/implement/continue recovery plans for individual SGCN.


A Encourage restoration and improved management of altered/degraded habitat when possible.


A Encourage and improve agricultural/forestry/watershed land-use planning and BMPs to address
nonpoint pollution, erosion and water quality issues.


A Maintain/improve/restore hydrologic (depth, hydroperiod, flow) and geomorphic (channel
sinuosity, floodplain, microtopography) integrity.


A Encourage retention, preservation, and conservation of remaining natural habitat through
purchase, easements or MOAs.


A Initiate propagation program or establish nest box program for selected SGCN.


A Monitor/limit commercial/residential/industrial point source erosion and sedimentation or
pollution into streams/atmosphere.


A Develop/improve urban/suburban/infrastructure land use development planning/zoning to
address SGCN habitats.


A Improve environmental review and permit process and oversight and enforcement of existing
regulations in important habitats/populations.


A Control exotic and invasive species (plant and animal).


A Enhance viability of SGCN by providing habitat corridors between disjunct populations or
subpopulations.


A Provide public education about conservation of SGCN and/or their habitats.


A Improve enforcement of existing species protection regulations.


A Promote and develop landowner incentive and assistance programs for conservation of SGCN
and their habitats.


A Encourage appreciation of SGCN and their habitats by providing public access and compatible
recreational activities.

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