Herpetology of the Coronado National Forest: managing our natural heritage

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  • Authors: Jones, Lawrence L. C.; Painter, Charles W.
  • Publication Year: 2005
  • Publication Series: Proceedings (P)
  • Source: In: Gottfried, Gerald J.; Gebow, Brooke S.; Eskew, Lane G.; Edminster, Carleton B., comps. Connecting mountain islands and desert seas: biodiversity and management of the Madrean Archipelago II. Proc. RMRS-P-36. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station: 333-336

Abstract

The Coronado National Forest (CNF) is the primary public land management agency for the United States’ portion of the Madrean Archipelago. The region has a large diversity of amphibians and reptiles, with approximately 110 native species occurring on the CNF. Management of the CNF’s herpetofauna is regulated primarily by environmental laws and policies. Sixteen taxa are variously listed as threatened, endangered, sensitive, and management indicators; potential effects to these taxa must be considered before habitat-disturbing projects can be implemented.

  • Citation: Jones, Lawrence L. C.; Painter, Charles W. 2005. Herpetology of the Coronado National Forest: managing our natural heritage. In: Gottfried, Gerald J.; Gebow, Brooke S.; Eskew, Lane G.; Edminster, Carleton B., comps. Connecting mountain islands and desert seas: biodiversity and management of the Madrean Archipelago II. Proc. RMRS-P-36. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station: 333-336
  • Keywords: herpetology, herpetofauna, amphibians, reptiles, biodiversity, management, environmental law, policy, Coronado National Forest (Ariz. and N.M.)
  • Posted Date: June 12, 2006
  • Modified Date: August 22, 2006

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