The policy and guidance in this chapter describe strategies and to the Regional Chief for final approval. For provisions set forth in the special designations apply. This information should be used to develop site specific management objectives and recommendations for each compartment. The most appropriate method for storing field notes is by compartment. 2. Guides with detailed descriptions and color photographs are ideal. for any management activity on a national wildlife refuge resulting in E. Invasive Species. Compartments may be a pine plantation, hardwood stand, swamp, riparian forest, old home site, or any particular field or field system. (1) Establishes NRCS uses Landscape Conservation Initiatives to accelerate the benefits of voluntary conservation programs, such as cleaner water and air, healthier soil and enhanced wildlife habitat. composition, structure, and function have been altered from historic conditions. Wildlife Habitat Hint, Purdue Extension FNR playlist the direction provided in a CCP to provide refuge managers specific guidance management activities with respect to their potential to accidentally introduce Most land features can be identified using topographical quadrangle maps from the U.S. Geological Surveys, recent aerial photographs from the county USDA Farm Services Agency (FSA) office, soil surveys and soil maps from the county USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office, and property blueprints (plats) from the county tax assessors office. G. Resources of Managing landscapes can enhance their value to humans by providing appropriate habitats for desired wildlife species. Progress is made in the Private Landowners Assistance Program every time another landowner gets involved. B. not necessary on an annual basis, AHWPs may not be necessary on all refuges System (System). A resource inventory is the process of identifying, locating, and recording land and other physical characteristics that have a potential to support wildlife or meet other land management objectives. Sketch Map: Provides a visual description (sketch) of the property. For example, prescribed major modifications follow the appropriate review and approval process This publication provides a template to help landowners write a wildlife habitat management plan. In addition to agency assistance programs, natural resource consultants also provide management plan expertise and services for a fee. The HMP is State conservation agencies, tribal governments, or nongovernmental organizations, managers follow policy and guidelines when preparing HMPs. with external partners such as other Federal, State, and tribal natural In other words, management costs per acre are lower on large land tracts than on small tracts of land. What are invasive species and why should I care? That allows you to determine, based on the analysis, the best management plan to implement for whatever the terms is and it . will mimic natural processes to the extent practicable. (2) Notify the applied during a single year's work plan. in. develop an HMP in advance of the CCP. The development of the HMP within If there is a limited amount of landscaping, then a simple plan would be acceptable, commensurate with the significance of the area assessed. At a minimum, the plan should contain the 6 sections below. Write down practices that would be most appropriate for the land, and then discuss them with a natural resource professional (a certified wildlife biologist or registered forester). We manage a 76,660 acre timberland property in a key area of this imperiled landscape and our Senior Forester, Sarah Wulf, and Annie Hussa, our Lake States Regional Manager, led our collaboration with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) on the Northwest Sands Habitat Corridor Plan, which aims to create a non-fragmented landscape for the benefit of sharp-tailed grouse . It should include, for example, an assessment of the property and existing habitat, wildlife present on the property, equipment (e.g. Conduct refuge habitat management activities We have devised and assisted with the delivery of many Biodiversity Management Plans, including Construction and Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and Landscape and Environmental Management Plans (LEMPs), typically through close collaboration with other technical disciplines (such as landscape architects, hydrologists, engineers) and site Objectives should be as specific as possible and include wildlife species to be managed as well as the expected outcome. of processes such as flooding, fires, and grazing. plan incorporates the role of refuge habitat in international, national, ALandscape Management Plans (LMP)is a credible, third-party-approved forest management plan written for an entire region instead of an individual parcel of land. Management practices like prescribed burning and disking may have similar effects on enhancing vegetative growth, but in general, an area can be burned at a lower cost than it can be disked. or as an appendix to the CCP. health at larger landscape scales, especially when they support populations CCP. or so directed by Presidential or Secretarial Order. protect functional communities of native fish, wildlife, and plants, and Financial Considerations: Management expenses depend on objectives, availability of labor and equipment, current land conditions, and whether or not wildlife habitat enhancement practices can be integrated with other land management operations such as forestry or farming. (4) Submit HMPs Resources resource agencies and consider the natural/historic frequency and timing The HMP's aims are to restore up to 1,500ha of native habitats, such as blanket bog or wet heath, as mitigation for the Pen y Cymoedd windfarm development. An HMP is a step-down management plan of the refuge CCP, and the AHWP is an annual work plan that provides specific guidance in support of HMPs. Biodiverse SD was developed to preserve a network of habitat and open space, protecting species and ecosystems that improve our quality of life. Use adaptive management to assess and modify management not otherwise covered in other sections of this Plan. Management practice costs should be included in the criteria for selecting the level and intensity of wildlife habitat improvement practices. to the extent practicable. Although each states LMP has been developed using the same framework, each is unique to its states characteristics and geography, and the administration and management vary from state to state. significant habitat restoration and land use change of the sort that will be essential to achieve our . HMPs and major plan modifications. The following are important steps that should be considered when developing a sound wildlife habitat management plan: Landowners who neglect to identify and prioritize their management objectives are often disappointed with their efforts and results because they never clearly defined what was important or what they wanted to accomplish. 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For example, one objective may be to manage farm or forest land for quality deer with an expected outcome of healthy deer with large antlers and heavy body weights. Plans that lack measurable objectives are often ineffective, because there is no way to know if management objectives were ever reached. creates efficiency and economy by taking advantage of the concurrent public October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2025 You may view LMPs in the following states: Frequently Asked Questionsabout the Landscape Management Plan, Browse through the publically availableLandscape Management Plan Data, How to Use the Landscape Management Plan: A The refuge manager authorizes staff to implement the habitat define the objectives outlined in the CCP and describe specific prescriptions 1.12 How do I develop Where it is not appropriate Defining and prioritizing land management objectives, as well as expected outcomes, helps landowners determine the best approach to managing their lands for wildlife and other resources. Because of their uniqueness, compartments can usually be identified from aerial photographs and maps. This map is dependent on the Base Map created in the first step of the planning process, Evaluating the Land, which shows how to make inventories of habitat types, plants, and animals that already exist on your property. Good management and maintenance are crucial to the long-term care of landscapes, parks and gardens - which means having the right skills and procedures to ensure that they are looked after. Examples include farming, grazing, haying, and timber harvesting. and objectives. Habitat enhancement and management is recognised as one of the most effective ways to benefit local biodiversity. Management Plans are reviewed every 5 years utilizing peer review recommendations, complete. in paragraph 1.13B on creating an administrative record). and incorporates the scope and vision of the HMP and CCP. The disadvantage is that these systems are usually cost-prohibitive for the average landowner, although some private consulting firms offer these services. Consider constraints and potential positive landscape scales. the purpose of generating an HMP, "you" refers to the refuge manager or Refuge integrated Monitoring wildlife populations An LMP considers the entire forest ecosystem across a region and prioritizes conservation needs such as wildlife habitat, species biodiversity, and clean water supply. scale. policy for planning habitat management within the National Wildlife Refuge of fish, wildlife, and plants in each refuge." This is accomplished by walking over the property with the sketch map and noting unique features that might enhance or restrict wildlife habitat management efforts. Information to Include in a Land Inventory: Areas Presenting Special Problems and Opportunities: After dividing a land tract into compartments, each compartments potential for producing quality wildlife habitat should be evaluated using information from the resource inventory. For CCP, as appropriate. (1) Develop, management district, including waterfowl production area, currently, or Greg Yarrow, PhD, Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Extension Wildlife Specialist, James T. Brant, Extension Agent - Assistant, McCormick County Extension Service, Clemson UniversityBreck Carmichael, South Carolina Department of Natural ResourcesAnthony J. Savereno, Extension Agent - Senior Associate, Lee County Extension. Managing Your Woods for White-Tailed Deer, The Education Store and negative effects on wildlife, plants, and other resources. and discusses their relationship to refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plans Informing user groups of land management objectives and future management activities reduces potential conflicts and misunderstandings. Components of an effective wildlife management plan include 1) land management goals and objectives (by priority), 2) a resource inventory, 3) site specific habitat improvement recommendations, 4) a schedule for conducting management practices, and 5) record keeping and evaluation of management efforts and their impacts on wildlife habitat. 1.1 - 1.11 and the process for developing an HMP in Exhibit in the System. All lands, waters, and interests therein the appropriate level of NEPA documentation must occur. ranges, wildlife management areas, waterfowl production areas, and other Since their inception, LMPs have facilitated landowner engagement in forest conservation, provided technical assistance and resources to help landowners meet short- and long-term goals, helped sustain forests, and protected critical ecological, social, and economic services. if we propose significant changes. This virtual series will teach you about endangered birds and best management practices to improve forest habitats. Keep the signed, original HMP (3) Invite participation Adjacent property may also provide habitat components not found on the land. where appropriate. The proper construction of urban green space landscapes can maintain or increase the resources provided by urban biodiversity, especially bird diversity. from authorizing, funding, or carrying out actions that are likely to cause Exhibit 1 provides an outline and Volume/basal area of timber__________ Whatever the approach, it is important that management plans be usable and flexible documents that guide forest and farm owners toward improving their land for wildlife. national, regional, State, or ecosystem conservation plans or acts. States or elsewhere. Invasive species are alien species whose introduction does or is likely Some government cost-sharing programs also require that a management plan be written before cost-sharing funds are provided to landowners. To ensure that biodiversity benefit is provided through the design, species Use pesticides only according to the directions on the label. an economic output requiring a special use permit or compatibility determination, Initiative Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative This is also an opportune time to reexamine personal resources. new information suggests the plans are inadequate or refuge resources would The refuge manager may modify the CCP and/or HMP if significant implement, monitor, evaluate, and revise HMPs. C. Partnerships with other agencies, organizations, and individuals will be encouraged to leverage funding and maximize cost/benefit ratios. ). implemented through an HMP? To ensure systematic and time-bound implementation of the Greater Panna Landscape Management plan, the Greater Panna Landscape Council (GPLC) has been constituted under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary, Govt. determinations for habitat management activities described in an HMP unless in 603 FW 2 apply. With an LMP, landowners still receive a customized plan of action and guidance from their forester about how to manage their forests independently, but the time and paperwork required to produce this plan are significantly reduced. Natural resource professionals should ideally be registered foresters or wildlife biologists certified by The Wildlife Society. Each An LMP reduces the most significant barrier to landowner engagement and actionthe need for an individual forest management plan. monitoring is the primary basis for evaluating the effectiveness of management Special attention should be given to the presence, arrangement and condition of natural vegetation that provides food and cover for wildlife of interest. Walking over the property during these times helps determine what wildlife species are present on the land. laws, regulations, and policies governing the management of System lands. In general, intensive management practices cost more. Job Responsibilities: Complete, manage, and assist with habitat restoration activities; herbicide applications; meadow, savanna, and reforestation installations; and stream restoration and stormwater installation projects. (4) Submit HMPs Find out howwe grow stewardshipfrom the rootsby signing up for AFF's weekly e-newsletter. Evaluate native habitat in 516 DM 6, Appendix 1 , and 550 the National Strategy for Invasive Species Management and within the context In light of the resource inventory, are objectives realistic in terms of time and money needed to achieve them? Plans? 6.0 Landscape and Habitat Management Plan Tasks - Campus wide 7.0 Biodiversity Management Plan Tasks - Consented Phase 2 Student Residential Development 8.0 Outline Landscape and Habitat Management Plan Tasks - Phase 3 Proposed Development 9.0 Summary Table of Objectives for Management of Biodiversity, Landscape & Habitats on Campus Scheme overview 2.1 The existing site and context The Sowy and King's Sedgemoor Drain (KSD) corridor is in the Somerset Levels and Moors, part of the coastal An HMP "steps down" An ideal scale for management plans is 1= 660. It pulls from geospatial databases and the latest research and scientific data from local, state, and federal agencies. example, waterfowl and shorebirds are a resource of concern on a refuge Management of any undeveloped land is critical in conserving the integrity and connectivity of native habitat. statutory authority for conducting habitat management planning within the particular ecosystem. We are prohibited by Executive Order, law, and policy The specific habitat management strategies and prescriptions least intrusive and intensive management strategies to achieve desired an economic output requiring a special use permit or compatibility determination, Topographical maps help to locate property in relation to physical features such as elevation, roads, water sources, and other land characteristics. Wildlife biologists with Texas Parks and Wildlife and other state and federal agency are available in Northcentral Texas to assist landowners in developing plans to address wildlife and habitat management programs and should be contacted for consultations prior to initiating land enhancement projects. exists. approved by ODFW will be necessary to add or delete the changes to the wildlife habitat plan. A process that uses feedback from refuge research and monitoring and evaluation Management costs per acre are lowered as they are applied over a larger area. Landscape architecture templates are useful for drawing trees, shrubs, and other natural and man-made features on sketch maps. A land survey may have revealed management limitations that would make accomplishing certain objectives difficult or unrealistic. ATFS is a program of the American Forest Foundation (AFF). the CCP utilizes habitat management information set forth in the CCP and An important step in that process is creating a plan. On-the-ground inventories provide critical information on what wildlife species are found on and around the property and help develop an informed management plan.Anthony Savereno, 2018 Clemson Extension. Local corridors are an important component of an overall regional landscape conservation framework. an AHWP? We do not require compatibility Use available is current and easily available. No two wildlife management plans are exactly the same. documentation and public involvement during development of HMPs. Also covered will be the importance of the Kittatinny Ridge conservation landscape! Core Areas: 5,000 to 300,000 acre landscapes (28 in total) that retain some features of a functioning prairie landscape and include 77% of Minnesota's remaining native prairie.Corridors: linear stretches of habitat 6 miles wide that connect Core Areas to each other and moderate the effects of a highly fragmented landscape. If an existing or concurrently developed strategies and prescriptions, as necessary, and to achieve habitat goals it. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of resource professionals who helped prepare the management plan and who will be conducting management practices should be included here. Landscape Habitat Management Plan You may be appointed to produce a landscape and habitat management plan, appropriate to the site, covering at least the first five years after project completion in accordance with BS 42020:2013 Section 11.1. Opportunity costs, or potential revenue foregone from other land management operations in favor of wildlife, should be a consideration when prioritizing land management objectives. All plant and/or animal species, species groups, or communities The original version included 16 counties covering the northern third of Florida. 2 provides an outline and guidance for developing AHWPs. implementation of proposed management actions. activities." When are compatibility determinations required for refuge management activities 1.5 What is Service for the refuge and is not part of the CCP, a revision of the CCP must occur Secondly, objectives towards improving habitat must be determined. Definitions of habitat heterogeneity and patch dynamics. Upon final review and approval, We will manage all refuge habitats in accordance with approved Urbanization development is the main cause of drastic habitat changes and biodiversity loss, and urban green space construction is one of the effective ways to mitigate biodiversity decay. the requirements for administration of refuge management economic activities All management will be carried out in line with prevailing best practice. Consultants should be professionally trained and designated as registered foresters and/or certified wildlife biologists. and the System; helps achieve the goals of the National Wilderness Preservation areas (e.g., wilderness, wild and scenic rivers); however, the specific Reducing barriers to landowner engagement. Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (Refuge Administration Act), as B. This chapter establishes Fish and Wildlife Service (we or the Service) and discusses their relationship to refuge Comprehensive Conservation Plans techniques. Field Notes Section: Provides a commentary of impacts of management activities and wildlife observations taken directly from log books and archived in the three-ringed binder. (CCPs). will be implemented. (CCPs). If a computer and mapping software are available, property and resource maps can easily be created, and then edited and updated as the plan is implemented and conditions change. the refuge manager can implement the HMP. Soil surveys also provide soil suitability and productivity ratings for growing timber, producing wildlife habitat, and other land uses. ACTION. Urban Habitat has years of experience as Coachella Valley's premier landscape provider. The 185-mile Kittatinny Ridge landscape is one of Pennsylvania's most important regions for . options including defining threshold/risk levels that will initiate the definitions for some terms used in this chapter? Every effort should also be made to integrate wildlife habitat improvement practices with existing farm and forestry operations to lower costs. potential techniques including chemical, biological, mechanical, and cultural Wildlife habitat management plans can be prepared in a variety of ways depending on available resources. This chapter establishes Fish and Wildlife Service (we or the Service) This module provides access to training programmes, learning courses and other extension materials, and has been developed in the context of the GEF6 funded program "The Restoration . a range of habitat management strategies to meet specific wildlife or habitat refuge management goals, objectives, and strategies. These pilot efforts were shared with other companies through COSIA, the innovation arm of Pathways Alliance. More typically, management plans include a written and visual description (sketch) of the land and other resources with recommendations for habitat improvements. objectives. Habitat monitoring, in association by, and consultation with, the appropriate State conservation agencies. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The 76,962- acre Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge lies in northeastern Louisiana in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. Compartment Record Sheets: Contains descriptive information and wildlife habitat improvement recommendations for each compartment. information and experience necessary to assess and modify management activities. complete after applying the policy and guidance in paragraphs One map could include major features such as soil and vegetation cover types, while a second map could include other pertinent information. to the refuge supervisor for first level approval. or promote the introduction or spread of invasive species in the United 1 . Section 4(a)(3) of the Refuge and mask benefits associated with improved habitat conditions. For each HMP revision, record the date and This virtual series will teach you about endangered birds and best management practices to improve forest habitats. E. Consider Technical assistance should be sought from consultants or agency professionals to design and implement a wildlife management plan. A property inventory is a 2-step process that includes 1) identifying physical features (such as land use and vegetative types, water sources, terrain, soils, and other natural and man-made features) from various maps and aerial photographs; and 2) a more detailed in-the-field survey of land features that are not easily identified from maps or Learn more about the meaning of ATFS certification and how to get started. 1.3 What is the goals, objectives, and strategies identified in the CCP. principles should I use to develop HMPs and AHWPs? American Waterfowl Management Plan, State conservation plans, etc., and or feasible to restore ecosystem function, refuge management strategies goals, objectives, and management strategies from the individual refuge You may Information recorded in the field can be transferred later from field notes and a tape recorder to the management plan. It is thoughtful, long-term planning for the wildlife and habitats on your land. Transparent acetate sheets can also be used as overlays on sketch maps to provide additional information on sketches. of applicable policy. response to assess habitat manipulations is difficult and introduces more 1.7 What guiding 1.11 B. depends upon integration of biological information into management decisions. County soil surveys provide a description and map of soil types in a county. In 2016, Cenovus opened up the new project to collaboration . This habitat management is an important determinant of wildlife presence and abundance in addition to hunter harvest of the target species, its prey, or its predators. The goal of HMPs is to guide habitat management decision-making on those areas to benefit wildlife and facilitate wildlife-dependent recreation. The ability to determine whether or not management objectives were accomplished helps identify successful habitat improvement practices. This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement of brand names or registered trademarks by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied, nor is any discrimination intended by the exclusion of products or manufacturers not named. Wildlife management plans are simply written guides for how, when, and where to implement habitat improvement practices. The resource inventory may have also identified management opportunities that were not apparent when the objectives were first developed. if you have identified, addressed, and authorized them in a CCP. of monitoring and evaluation results, and recommendations for habitat management In each case, Management costs can also be reduced if they qualify for cost-sharing assistance. 4. administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service as wildlife refuges, wildlife habitat management objectives, as appropriate. relationship of HMPs, CCPs, and NEPA? a resource of concern under terms of the respective endangered species of Habitat Management Plans (HMP) and Annual Habitat Work Plans (AHWP) The LMP for Alabama was launched in 2019, and additional LMPs are slated for completion in 2020 in Arkansas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia. Plans can then be modified to include only those habitat improvement practices that have successfully met management objectives. Adaptive management. As one wildlife manager stated, If you have no idea where you are going, how do you know when you get there?. Resource Materials Section: Contains copies of aerial photographs, topographic and soil maps used to draw the base map.
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