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Fence Job Sheet
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Morgan Harris
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Jul 12, 2019
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NC Fence Job Sheet Installation Instructions
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Field Day at Mountain Research Station
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by
Morgan Harris
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Jul 12, 2019
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Nov 03, 2023 09:47 PM
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Additional Resources,
News & Events,
Eastern Hellbender Additional Resources,
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Aquatics,
News,
Eastern Hellbender,
Resources
The Field Day at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville, NC will be a great event for agricultural producers to get the latest updates on agricultural research and to see the latest and best available tools and equipment at the trade show. The NRCS Partner Biologists for the Hellbender Working Lands for Wildlife Initiative will be in attendance with information about the program.
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First-of-Its-Kind Study Inventories New Mexican Beaver Dams
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by
Web Editor
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Jun 19, 2025
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Jun 19, 2025 03:59 PM
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As part of Defenders of Wildlife’s beaver conservation initiative, a new survey, which has never been conducted in New Mexico, reveals an uneven distribution of beaver dams — and the sub-sequential ecological benefits — throughout the state. Commissioned by Defenders, the survey is a critical tool for the future of strategic beaver and water conservation New Mexico.
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FOREST REMOVAL AND THE CASCADE OF EFFECTS CORRESPONDING WITH AN OZARK HELLBENDER POPULATION DECLINE
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Max A.Nickerson, Amber L. Pitt, Joseph J. Tavano, Kirsten A. Hecht, and Joseph C. Mitchell
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Feb 10, 2023
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Jul 26, 2023 01:39 PM
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Resources
Populations of the endangered Ozark Hellbender salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishopi) in the North Fork of the White River (NFWR) in Missouri and other streams have declined precipitously in recent decades. Deforestation of the riparian and nearby upland habitat has corresponded with in-river habitat changes and other interacting stressors that coincide chronologically with the precipitous decline. We review the cascade of effects, including changes in water quality, benthic habitat, illegal and scientific harvesting, and introduced and reintroduced species occurrence that followed deforestation in the context of their impacts on hellbenders and relationship with other stressors such as climate change. In-river habitat changes since the 1960s include benthic microhabitat alterations associated with redistribution of gravel, siltation, and sedimentation and, in part, increases in nuisance vegetation, including periphyton. Deforestation of riparian and nearby upland habitats increased access and opportunities for human activities such as recreation, wildlife collection, and development. The subsequent degradation of stream habitat and water quality following deforestation reducedthe carrying capacity for the NFWR Ozark Hellbender population and had negative consequences on population health.
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Forests Protect Our Waterways
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by
Brian Rhodes
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Dec 06, 2024
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Jun 04, 2025 11:31 PM
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Healthy waterways are at the heart of thriving landscapes, and as a landowner, you play a crucial role in keeping these waterways clean and vibrant. Streams and rivers do more than carry water; they nourish crops, support livestock and wildlife, and help maintain the health of our communities. One of nature's most effective guardians of these waterways is the riparian buffer—a belt of trees, shrubs, and grasses alongside rivers and streams. These forested buffers are powerful natural solutions that filter pollution, stabilize stream banks, and provide vital habitats for many species—all while adding value to your land.
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Grazing for Bog Turtle Habitat Management: Case Study of a New York Fen
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by
Rhishja Cota
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Nov 08, 2022
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Jul 24, 2023 11:28 AM
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Resources
This study presents results from a single wetland complex in New York, USA, which we managed primarily with cattle grazing over four and a half growing seasons. Management effectiveness was assessed by monitoring Bog Turtle nest placement, habitat use via radio tracking, and vegetation structure and composition change in permanent plots.
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Habitat Selection, Movements, and Home Range of Bog Turtles in SE PA and Investigation of Grazing as a Management Tool
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by
Jason Tesauro
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Oct 28, 2022
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Jul 24, 2023 11:24 AM
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Hellbender Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protection: A Call to Action for Aquatic Conservation
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by
Brian Rhodes
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Dec 16, 2024
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Dec 16, 2024 10:01 AM
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Hellbender,
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed to protect the Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. This proposal addresses the dramatic decline in Hellbender populations due to habitat loss, water pollution, and other factors. The proposal builds on years of collaborative conservation work and scientific study, highlighting the need to safeguard this species to maintain the health of freshwater ecosystems. This proposed rule would extend protection to hellbenders across their range, from New York to Georgia.
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Help the hellbenders: Don't move the rocks
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Asheville Citizen Times
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Feb 20, 2016
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Article from the Asheville Citizen Times
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Historic USDA Investment in Working Lands for Wildlife is Great News for Hellbenders
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by
Kat Diersen
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Jul 31, 2023
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Nov 03, 2023 09:31 PM
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Working Lands for Wildlife will dedicate $500 million over the next five years to strengthen and expand efforts to protect wildlife and restore habitat on private agricultural and forest lands.
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