The Sandhills Conservation and Management Plan

The Sandhills Conservation and Management Plan (McGraw 2004) outlines a strategy for preserving native biodiversity in the Santa Cruz Sandhills. The 354 page document includes:

• A synthesis of the available information about the biology of this unique system
• Biological species accounts for the 7 endemic Sandhills plants and animals
• An assessment of the threats to the persistence of Sandhills species and communities
• The Sandhills Conservation Planning project, which identifies key preservation and management priorities
• Sandhills-specific management strategies to address the impacts of fire exclusion, exotic plants, and recreational use
• Recommended guidelines for restoration, reclamation, and landscaping to enhance Sandhills habitat
• A summary of Sandhills research and recommendations for future research
• Education, interpretation, and outreach programs designed to enhance awareness and appreciation of the Sandhills
• An outline of 'next steps' for Sandhills conservation

You can download a pdf of the complete Sandhills Conservation and Management Plan or view just the Table of Contents.

For more information about the Sandhills Conservation and Management Plan, please contact Jodi McGraw.