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natural communities survey, mapping, and descriptions for HWMA, and will include these descriptions and
associated maps in the scheduled management plan update.
2. Discussion in the management plan regarding Listed Species, specifically Animal Inventory. (FR)
Managing Agency Response: FWC notes that the Land Management Review team indicated that
managers exceeded expectations on listed species, specifically animal inventory. FWC notes that a
complete list of listed species is found on page 29 of the current management plan. In addition, a
discussion and comprehensive animal inventory list is presented beginning on page 17. FWC will continue
to develop and expand flora and fauna inventory lists as appropriate, and will include these data in the
scheduled management plan update.
3. Discussion in the management plan regarding Natural Resources Survey, specifically Other Nongame
Species or Habitat Monitoring, Fire Effects Monitoring (PR, FR). And Listed Species or
Habitat Monitoring (FR).
Managing Agency Response: FWC notes that the Land Management Review team found that management
actions exceeded expectations on natural resources surveys, specifically habitat monitoring, listed species
habitat monitoring, and other habitat management affects. FWC has completed natural communities
mapping and associated Objective-Based Vegetative Management (OBVM) protocols. Further, FWC has
established a Wildlife Conservation Prioritization and Recovery (WCPR) strategy for management of
imperiled and select focal species. FWC will expand the discussion of each of these plan elements , and
will incorporate OBVM and WCPR results in the scheduled management plan update.
4. Discussion in the management plan regarding Resource Management, specifically Area being
burned and Frequency (FR).
Managing Agency Response: FWC notes that the Land Management Review team indicated that
management actions exceeded expectations on resource management, specifically area being burned,
frequency, and quality. FWC also notes that on page 192 of the current HWMA Management Plan
contains a comprehensive Fire Management Plan. FWC will expand discussion of OBVM protocols as it
relates to prescribed fire and monitoring of fire effect in the scheduled management plan update.
5. Discussion in the management plan regarding Non-Native, Invasive & Problem Species,
specifically Prevention and Control of Animals and Pests/Pathogens (PR, FR).
Managing Agency Response: FWC notes that the Land Management Review team indicated that
management actions exceeded expectations on invasive species management. FWC further notes that this
issue is addressed on pages 45 (Goal 1, Objective 3), and on page 50 (Problem C, Strategy 1) and page 54
(vegetation management intent) of the current HWMA management plan. Invasive exotic species will
further be addressed in the scheduled management plan update. Natural communities that may have
occurrences and densities of non-native plant species will be addressed through FWC’s OBVM desired
future conditions and associated management protocols. This information will also be included in the
scheduled management plan update.
FWC notes that the use of the terminology “pests/pathogen” is not clear since it is not a required element
of management plans. FWC will evaluate the need to discuss pests/pathogens in the scheduled
management plan update.
6. Discussion in the management plan regarding Hydrologic/Geologic Function, specifically Hydroperiod
Alteration (PR) and Ditches (PR, FR).
Managing Agency Response: FWC notes that the Land Management Review team notes that management
actions exceeded expectations on hydrologic/geologic function, specifically roads and culverts. Also, FWC
notes that on page 50 of the current HWMA Management Plan (Problem D) discusses hydrological
management and is also addressed on page 57( Management Intent section). FWC will complete
hydrological assessment and restoration plan as funding is available and will be discussed further in the
scheduled management plan update.
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