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 |