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CHAPTER IV: WILDLIFE HABITATS FOR MISSISSIPPI’S SGCN,

THREATS AND CONSERVATION ACTIONS^248

Lanius ludovicianus Loggerhead Shrike 3
Nycticorax nycticorax Black-Crowned Night-Heron 3
Nycticorax violaceus Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron 3
Oporornis formosus Kentucky Warbler 3
Pandion haliaetus Osprey 3
Piranga olivacea Scarlet Tanager 3
Protonotaria citrea Prothonotary Warbler 3
Seiurus motacilla Louisiana Waterthrush 3
Reptiles Malaclemys terrapin pileata Mississippi Diamondback Terrapin 2

THREATS TO SHELL MIDDEN AND ESTUARINE SHRUBLAND COMMUNITIES

Recreation Activities high
Invasive Species high
Miscellaneous Threats Described: Archeological Exploration low

PRIORITY CONSERVATION ACTIONS

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

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

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

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

A Discourage incompatible recreational uses.

13.7 Maritime Woodlands

„ Value to SGCN - 67

„ Rank - 6th of 17 Marine, Estuarine and Estuarine

Fringe Systems

DESCRIPTION
The maritime slash pine flatwood/savannas community marks
a scenic backdrop to the intertidal marshes along Mississippi's
coastline. This community occupies ancient low shoreline
beach ridges and low flats situated immediately inland from the tidal marshes. It is also found on the
terrace levees of many tidal creeks, occasionally extending into the midst of sprawling black needlerush