In our continuing effort to prevent the decline of herpetofaunal species, PARC has begun to develop Conservation Action Plans (CAPs) for at-risk species. The plans are focused on species currently being evaluated for Endangered Species Act listing by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or other species that are in need of conservation actions. CAPs, also referred to as Best Management Practices documents, describe specific management practices that are intended to serve as guidelines that land managers can use to implement conservation and management actions that provide a positive conservation benefit to a particular species. The completed CAPs are available for download below.
Recommended Best Management Practices for the Northern Red-bellied Cooter on Department of Defense Installations
Recommended Best Management Practices for the Eastern Diamond-backed Rattlesnake on Department of Defense Installations
Recommended Best Management Practices for the Western Pond Turtle on Department of Defense Installations
Recommended Best Management Practices for the Gopher Frog on Department of Defense Installations
Recommended Best Management Practices for the Spotted Turtle on Department of Defense Installations
Recommended Best Management Practices for the Wood Turtle on Department of Defense Installations
Conservation Action Plan for Ornate Chorus Frog by Southeast PARC
Conservation Action Plan for Green Salamander by Southeast PARC
Recommended Best Management Practices for the Alligator Snapping Turtle on Department of Defense Installations
Recommended Best Management Practices for the Florida Pinesnake on Department of Defense Installations
Recommended Best Management Practices for Blanding’s Turtle on Department of Defense Installations
Recommended Best Management Practices for the Gopher Tortoise on Department of Defense Installations
