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Carolina Hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana)

The Carolina hemlock is considered both globally secure and state secure. As such, it has no legal status for protection. However, the … See more

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Hydrologic Disturbances LandScope Florida // LandScope America

WebThe health of Florida’s aquatic ecosystems is threatened by hydrologic disturbances, from ditching and draining to fragmentation and water quality degradation. Water is routinely …

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Open Space 101 // LandScope America

WebThe State of New York offers a useful and inclusive definition of open space: Open Space is land that is not intensively developed for residential, commercial, industrial or institutional …

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Landscape Fragmentation, Connectivity and Habitat …

WebStructural connectivity refers to the physical pattern of habitat and potential connections between areas of habitat within the landscape. It is the geometry of habitat fragments – …

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Threats and Issues in Virginia // LandScope America

WebThreats and Issues in Virginia. Direct loss and fragmentation of habitat, largely due to conversion of open space for residential and commercial development, is the greatest …

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Citizen Science // LandScope America

WebThe Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) involves coastal communities in monitoring local marine resources and ecosystem health through the …

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California Wildlife Action Plan // LandScope America

WebCalifornia’s Wildlife Action Plan was developed as a reference for conservationists and the general public alike. The mission was to draw upon decades of conservation efforts and …

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Threats and Issues // LandScope America

WebInvasive Species. Natural habitats within Pennsylvania are threatened by the invasion of non-native species that cause harm to the natural environment, the economy, or to …

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Kittatinny Ridge // LandScope America

WebKittatinny Ridge, Pennsylvania. The A. T. runs along the Kittatinny Ridge for 70% of its length in Pennsylvania. This stretch of the Trail is rich with cultural assets, recreational …

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Human Impact // LandScope America

WebA number of human activities and land uses adversely affect its biodiversity. In marine and nearshore habitats, some of the most significant problems include: Shoreline …

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Threats: Development Pressure // LandScope America

WebDevelopment Pressure. While many human activities can alter natural habitats, the conversion of green space to urban and suburban uses is the fastest growing threat to …

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Threats and Issues for Florida // LandScope America

WebHabitat Loss. Over the past 100 years, wildlife habitat disappeared as natural lands were converted to agriculture, range lands, and expanding urban areas. It is estimated that …

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Illinois Conservation Summary // LandScope America

WebThe high-quality upland and wetland communities provide habitat for two federally listed species and 47 state-listed species. Well over 90 percent of land in Illinois is privately …

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Mudford Farm: Restoring Habitat for Wildlife and the

WebThe wetlands and buffers at Mudford Farm will help improve conditions in the Chester and ultimately the Bay. Each acre of riparian buffer will prevent 120 pounds of nitrogen, 10 …

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Sagebrush // LandScope America

WebSagebrush steppe primarily occurs on ridges, near flat ridgetops, and mountain slopes. Sagebrush systesm are usually found at elevations from 7,000 to 10,000 feet. There are …

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Watersheds 101 // LandScope America

WebWatersheds 101. Often also referred to as a “drainage basin,” a watershed is a region of land where rainfall and snowmelt drains into a stream, lake, or river system. Watersheds …

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Conservation Partners // LandScope America

WebFlorida's conservation agencies and organizations work in partnership to target the best opportunities for conservation action and measure their success. These groups secure …

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Hawaii Conservation Summary // LandScope America

WebIntact large-scale assemblages of species and natural communities can still be found in Hawaii thanks to numerous large protected areas which help make up the over 1 million …

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Invasive Species // LandScope America

WebInvasive species are recognized as one of the leading threats to biodiversity and impose enormous economic costs to agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and other enterprises, as …

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Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis

WebEastern Hellbender. The eastern hellbender is a large, stout-bodied, fully aquatic salamander. Its color is usually brown with darker (or lighter) markings on the back, but …

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Glen Cove, Old Fort Townsend State Park C-62-L

WebRegister as a LandScope user. Creating your LandScope profile is fast, free, and simple. As a registered user, you can customize maps, save them, and share them …

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