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PARC (Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation) Habitat
Management Guidelines
Habitat alteration, fragmentation and
loss are collectively considered to be the primary challenge in the
conservation of amphibians and reptiles (i.e., herpetofauna). With
herpetofaunal populations declining, and human populations expanding
and using more land, PARC has developed a series of regionally
specific best management practices, or Habitat Management Guidelines
(HMGs) to provide proactive guidance for improving the compatibility
of land management practices with these animals.
These guidelines are not regulations, nor are they in any way an
attempt to limit landowners’ rights. They should simply be regarded
as recommendations for landowners and managers to consider the needs
of amphibians and reptiles in the course of their management
activities. The HMGs are directed towards resource managers and
private landowners who have a desire to help protect amphibians and
reptiles. If many landowners and land managers each implement some
of these guidelines, then the cumulative effect can only be a
positive one.
These guidelines:
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use
the best science available
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are
easily understood by and practical for land managers and private
landowners
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present measures to help maximize compatibility with existing
management objectives, or to optimize management actions
specifically for herpetofauna
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provide guidance on the management and restoration of habitats such
that amphibians, reptiles, and many other wildlife species may
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