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NRCS WLFW Outcomes Assessment 2012-2018 (released 2021) by Bridgett Costanzo, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:26 AM: An outcomes assessment report completed under a contract to Dr. JJ Apodaca from NRCS-WLFW. This document is being shared with conservation partners but broad or public sharing is not approved.

Range-wide assessment of grazing and hydrology in bog turtle wetlands by Bridgett Costanzo, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:25 AM: In December 2018, a meeting of bog turtle experts was hosted in Richmond, VA and experts across the Eastern range of the species identified as a high priority the need to better understand the benefits and potential negative impacts of livestock grazing in bog turtle inhabited wetlands. Hydrologic conditions in bog turtle wetlands emerged as a secondary concern needing more research. Recently, NRCS’ Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) awarded funds to Dr. Carola Haas leading a team of researchers at Virginia Tech University to conduct an assessment on these two topics (grazing and hydrology).

Habitat Selection, Movements, and Home Range of Bog Turtles in SE PA and Investigation of Grazing as a Management Tool by Jason Tesauro, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:24 AM

Working With Farmers and Landowners in NY to Restore Bog Turtle Habitat Powerpoint Presentation by Web Editor, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 11:18 AM: Approximately 15 minute presentation on conducting bog turtle habitat conservation through Farm Bill programs on private lands, and how to work with private landowners. Presented by Elizabeth Marks of NRCS, an Area Biologist in upstate NY who has extensive experience with this topic.

Threats by Jason Tesauro, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 10:43 AM: Information on landscape and habitat-level impacts that adversely affect bog turtles

Natural History by Jason Tesauro, last updated: Jul 24, 2023 10:42 AM: Natural history accounts of the bog turtle including information on biology, habitat ecology, range, and status.

Prescribed Grazing by Jason Tesauro, last updated: Jul 20, 2023 12:43 PM: NRCS Conservation Practice Standard: Prescribed Grazing (528)

Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Guide (WHEG) by Web Editor, last updated: Jul 18, 2023 06:07 PM

Published materials by admin, last updated: Jul 18, 2023 05:47 PM: Written materials on the American Black Duck that could be relevant to technical partners and/or landowners and community members -- including fact sheets, reports, and articles

Riparian Forest Buffer by Morgan Harris, last updated: Jul 17, 2023 11:42 AM: Buffers are applied on stable areas adjacent to permanent or intermittent streams, rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands that flood or pond.