Goal: Protect, enhance, and restore northern harrier occupied and historically occupied habitat to create resilient, self-sustaining populations that provide for persistence over the long-term (>100 years).
Management units: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
In 2019, conduct a survey for northern harrier and other associated raptors to document the harrier's current distribution and abundance and to assess habitat and threats at survey sites. Prepare site-specific management recommendations based on survey results and habitat assessments.
| Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| SURV-1 | Submit monitoring data and management recommendations to MSP web portal | Available for implementation |
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Northern Harrier Surveys and Reports Completed by 2020 | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
| Invasive plants | INVPLA |
| Pesticides | |
| Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
From 2017 to 2021, annually inspect the existing nesting occurrences of northern harrier, taking precautions to avoid disturbance, to identify necessary management actions in order to support the expansion of the occurrence to self sustaining levels.
| Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMP-1 | Conduct regional IMG monitoring protocol survey locations and habitat, assess status, and quantify potential threats. | Available for implementation | |
| IMP-2 | Based upon threat evaluation, determine if routine management or more intensive management is warranted. | Available for implementation | |
| IMP-3 | Submit monitoring data and management recommendations to MSP web portal | Available for implementation |
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Surveys Completed Annually with management recommendations | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
| Invasive plants | INVPLA |
| Pesticides | |
| Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
From 2017-2021, perform routine management activities such as protecting nesting occurrences from disturbance through fencing, signage, and enforcement.
| Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMP-1 | Perform management activities protecting occurrences from disturbance through fencing, signage, and enforcement. | Available for implementation | |
| IMP-2 | Submit project metadata and management data to MSP web portal. | Available for implementation |
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Management Completed as Needed Based Upon Monitoring Recommendations | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
| Invasive plants | INVPLA |
| Pesticides | |
| Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
In 2020, prepare a management plan for northern harrier that prioritizes management actions to protect nesting sites from disturbance and enhances habitat using data from annual IMG monitoring.
| Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRP-1 | Prioritize management actions, focusing on reducing threats and expanding occurrences in areas most likely to remain viable over the long-term in the context of future land development. | Available for implementation | |
| PRP-2 | Develop a management plan for northern harrier that prioritizes management actions for the next five years. | Available for implementation | |
| PRP-3 | Submit management plan to MSP web portal | Available for implementation |
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Management Plan for Northern Harrier prepared by 2021 | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
| Invasive plants | INVPLA |
| Pesticides | |
| Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Beginning in 2021, implement the highest priority management actions for northern harrier on Conserved Lands.
| Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMP-1 | Management actions to be determined by the management plan. | waiting for precedent action | |
| IMP-2 | Submit project data and management actions to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Management actions implemented for Northern Harrier | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
| Invasive plants | INVPLA |
| Pesticides | |
| Urban development | URBDEV |
Management units: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Beginning in 2021, monitor the effectiveness of management actions implemented for northern harrier on Conserved Lands
| Action | Statement | Action status | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMP-1 | Submit monitoring data and reports to MSP web portal | waiting for precedent action |
| Criteria | Deadline year |
|---|---|
| Monitoring completed and data and report submited within 1 year of management actions being completed. | 2021 |
| Threat Name | Threat Code |
|---|---|
| Human uses of the Preserves | HUMUSE |
| Invasive plants | INVPLA |
| Pesticides | |
| Urban development | URBDEV |