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APPENDIX III:
SURVEY - Evaluation of Species of Greatest
Conservation Need in Mississippi
GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING EVALUATION FORMS
We are using the Mississippi Natural Heritage Program - Animals of Special Concern tracking list as a baseline for evaluating and
prioritizing the species, habitats and biological communities of greatest conservation concern, however, additional species may be
included for evaluation. A blank form has been provided for this purpose.
We are asking that you complete the evaluations based on your professional experience and scientific opinion. If you feel that you
do not have sufficient knowledge about a particular species, do not complete its form. If you feel that you do not have sufficient
knowledge about a particular question, do not complete that question.
Guidelines are provided in italics
EVALUATION OF SPECIES OF GREATEST CONSERVATION NEED IN MISSISSIPPI
I. Species, Common Name,
Heritage Program Ranks,
Federal and State Listed Status:
A form is provided for each species currently included on the Natural Heritage Program - List of Special Animals. A blank form
has been provided and may be copied to include additional species. It is not necessary for you to determine current rankings for
additional species.II. Species Population Status Assessment
A. Knowledge within the scientific community of population status (circle one):
High Medium Low
High - Status is known within the state.
Medium - Status is known in some areas, but the status is not known statewide.
Low- Little to none is known about the status within the state.