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Native Hawaiian Plant Conservation
Location: Kauai County, HI Updated: November 14, 2008
Organization: National Tropical Botanical Garden Primary contact: J Leopold
Because of their geographically isolated locations, the plant species that evolved in Hawai‘i and many other tropical areas over millions of years are highly endemic. The most effective long-term response to preserve endemic plant populations in Hawai‘i and elsewhere is to protect their habitats and to manage threatened plants in those habitats. However, for many species this response cannot be implemented quickly enough to prevent extinction. For this reason, conservation activities incorporate a coordinated strategy that integrates conservation with education, scientific research, curation of living collections, and propagation of at-risk plants ex situ. Discovery of rare endemic species and collection of seeds and other materials for propagation and ex situ conservation are a core part of NTBG's mission. NTBG field botanists have made thousands of collecting expeditions throughout Hawai‘i and other Pacific Islands. Adapting to the sometimes extremely challenging habitats in which they work, our field biologists have pioneered rough-terrain and high-cliff climbing techniques to gather seeds of rare species, some of them now extinct in the wild, for use in reintroduction efforts. Over the past 20 years, roughly two dozen species in Hawai‘i that were thought to be extinct have been rediscovered by NTBG botanists, and about 20 new species that were previously unknown to science have been discovered. The discovery of unknown species is central to conservation efforts, as species cannot be saved if we do not know that they exist, where they are located, and that they are endangered.
Norris Woods - Buckthorn Abatement
Location: Kane County, IL Updated: November 14, 2008
Organization: Kane County Primary contact: Bob Snodgrass
The Kane County Forest Preserve has initiated a county wide project to remove invasive plant species. I plan on having some workday events to remove buckthorn from the Norris Woods
New England Cottontail Habitat Restoration at Cutts Island
Location: York County, ME Updated: August 05, 2009
Organization: Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Primary contact: Kate O'Brien
The New England cottontail (Sylvilagus transitionalis) is the only cottontail rabbit native to Maine and New England. New England cottontails have declined by over 80% of their historic range prompting listing as endangered in Maine and as a candidate for the federal endangered species list. Loss of early successional habitat or "thickets" is the primary factor for this decline. At Rachel Carson NWR, we are in the process of restoring some of these early successional areas to create secure habitat for New England cottontails. We have begun to monitor vegetation at approximately 10 acres of Cutts Island to rigorously test if our management is creating suitable habitat. We plan on removing invasive species, planting native shrubs, removing overstory vegetation, and potentially using prescribed fire. Volunteers will assist in a large part of our effort.
Ponderlodge Backyard Habitat Demonstration Site
Location: Cape May County, NJ Updated: July 29, 2009
Organization: Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ Primary contact: Ben Wurst
During the spring and fall the Cape May Peninsula, at the southern tip of New Jersey, plays an essential role in providing habitat for wildlife to rest and refuel. Each year, millions of migrating songbirds, raptors, and shorebirds are funneled into the Lower Peninsula during fall migration. Thousands of tourists and birders also flock to New Jersey each year to view this spectacular event. The “Ponderlodge Golf Course” was purchased in February 2006 by New Jersey’s Green Acres Program. It’s location near the Cape May Peninsula means that it is crucial for the survival of many migratory birds. After being purchased, it was instantly prized by residents and outdoor enthusiasts for its size, location, and recreational opportunities. The 253-acre golf course in its current state has little value to wildlife because of the poor habitat that exists there. Those who visit the site can still see the remnants of the golf course, including a lodge, mansion, paved trails, and many ponds and sand traps. All of the buildings are scheduled to be removed in 2009 by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The DEP also wants to restore the property by creating and enhancing the habitat there, but with a serious lack in government funding, no one knows when it might happen. This restoration project at “Ponderlodge” is desperately needed. The old “fairways” are covered with non-native grasses and the forests are small and sparse. This proposal guides the project and will result in the restoration and creation of a 1/2 acre of habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife for people to enjoy. It will focus on displaying features that homeowners can do to provide habitat for wildlife in their backyards. We plan to utilize other organizations, businesses, civic groups, and volunteers to help us plant trees and shrubs to help us achieve our goal.
Waterbird Monitoring in the Upper Snake River Watershed
Location: Madison County, ID Updated: October 14, 2009
Organization: Teton Regional Land Trust Primary contact: Matt Lucia
Expand avian monitoring program to the Snake River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). This will enable TRLT to provide ecological monitoring feedback and inform stewardship of existing protected lands and guide future acquisitions. It will also provide a qualitative measure to major funding partners to assure continued support for future acquisitions. The Snake River ACEC is an Idaho Important Bird Area. Therefore monitoring will contribute to goals recognized in the Idaho Bird Inventory and Survey (IBIS) program administered by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Monitoring is consistant with the Intermountain Joint Venture priority bird species list in order to ensure future important bird conservation in Idaho.