NCWAP 2015 Research Priority 7

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Research Priority

Use clearing methods that create the least impacts; avoid use of chemicals. Where appropriate, use prescribed burning to control encroachment by hardwoods. If mowing, limit to once a year or less and set blade height between 1 and 2 feet to avoid destroying nesting bird and small mammal habitat.If using heavy equipment, disturb only one patch of the site at a time and minimize ruts and compaction of soils and vegetation to the extent possible (Somers et al. 2000).

Associated Habitats

Associated Species

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Use clearing methods that create the leastUse clearing methods that create the least impacts; avoid use of chemicals. Where appropriate, use prescribed burning to control encroachment by hardwoods. If mowing, limit to once a year or less and set blade height between 1 and 2 feet to avoid destroying nesting bird and small mammal habitat.If using heavy equipment, disturb only one patch of the site at a time and minimize ruts and compaction of soils and vegetation to the extent possible (Somers et al. 2000). the extent possible (Somers et al. 2000). +