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Appendix 9. Primary Focus Species for Maine A short list of “primary” focus species has been identified for each region as a way to protect the greatest amount of biological diversity while managing for the fewest possible species. The species selected have one or more of the following characteristics: • Highly dependent on a narrow range of stand-development stages or special habitats, • Found in many or all of the forest ecosystem types common in the region, • Large territory size (not typically applicable for habitat specialists of late-successional forests or special-value habitats), or • Utilizes snags, cavity trees, decaying trees or downed, dead wood. The following list covers all the forest ecosystem types, development stages, and special habitats featured in this guide. Primary Focus Species for Maine 1 Development Stages and Special-value Habitats Early Successional Forest Mature Forest, plus Extensive Forests, Snags, Cavity Trees, and Downed, Dead Wood Late-Successional Forest 2 Riparian and Wetland Forest Vernal Pool Primary Focus Species Snowshoe hare Ruffed grouse Chestnut-sided warbler American marten (north region) Fisher (south region) Northern goshawk Pileated woodpecker Lungwort lichen Gray horsehair lichen Dusky salamander Brook trout Spotted salamander 1 Depending on habitat types present, not all species may apply. 2 These species are examples only. Late successional species will vary with forest type and site. Many forest types and species groups have not been studied. Recommendations Within the range of American marten (the spruce-fir region of northern Maine), northern goshawks should be accommodated by marten management that includes both hardwood and spruce-fir stands. Where habitat fragmentation in southern and central Maine precludes the potential for nesting goshawks (forested blocks of less than 800-1,000 acres), use wood thrush as a primary focus species. If landowner interest and time allows, other “non-primary” focus species (see Section 6 and Table 3) can be used to broaden the management plan and/or tailor it to the landowner’s interest. Other species not covered in this manual (e.g., wild turkey, 90 Focus Species Forestry
woodcock) can also be incorporated into the plan. See Appendix 1 for sources of information on other species. See Section 6 for focus species profiles and management recommendations. When using this list as a shortcut to focus species management, certain assumptions apply: • The natural range of ecosystems on the property is maintained, • Some stands are allowed to reach a late-successional stage, • Stand and landscape recommendations (Sections 7 and 8) are applied, and • Known rare species and other special-value habitats are protected (see Section 3, Step 2 for sources of information). Focus Species Forestry 91
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Focus Species Forestry A Guide to I
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Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
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Acknowledgements The Focus Species
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1. Introduction It’s a crisp wint
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2. Characteristics of Focus Species
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Focus Species and Human Values Whil
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3. Step by Step Guide to Focus Spec
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For riparian and wetland areas and
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Habitat Monitoring Habitat is the m
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Table 1. Forest Ecosystem Types and
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Table 2. Stand Development Stages S
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5. Habitat Management Guides The fo
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Aspen-Birch _______________________
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Northern Hardwoods ________________
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Oak-Pine __________________________
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Eastern Hemlock ___________________
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Spruce-Fir ________________________
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Northern White Cedar ______________
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Riparian and Wetland Forest _______
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Vernal Pools ______________________
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6. Focus Species Profiles and Manag
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Snowshoe Hare Distribution: Alaska
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Page 47 and 48: White-tailed Deer Distribution: Sou
Page 49 and 50: Ruffed Grouse Distribution: Year-ro
Page 51 and 52: Black-backed Woodpecker Distributio
Page 53 and 54: Wood Thrush Distribution: Breeding-
Page 55 and 56: Magnolia Warbler Distribution: Brit
Page 57 and 58: Pine Warbler Distribution: Southern
Page 59 and 60: Eastern Towhee Distribution: Breedi
Page 61 and 62: Northern Dusky Salamander Distribut
Page 64 and 65: Wood Turtle Distribution: Nova Scot
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Page 70 and 71: Maine Forest Service Goals for Snag
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Page 74 and 75: Large Ownerships: On a typical town
Page 76 and 77: 9. Literature Cited Allen, T.G., an
Page 78 and 79: Maine Natural Areas Program (MNAP).
Page 80 and 81: Appendix 1. Recommended Resources .
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Page 86 and 87: Appendix 5. Focus Species Data Form
Page 88 and 89: Focus Species Habitat Worksheet Pro
Page 90 and 91: Appendix 6. Example Stand Maps and
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Page 94 and 95: Appendix 7. Focus Species Associate
Page 98: Appendix 10. Examples of Stand Clas
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