Transcript Focal Species Criteria

Focal Species Criteria and the
Rating Form
We will review the following and feel free
to ask questions as we progress:
– Definitions
– Focal Species Rating Criteria
– Knowledge & Experience Rating Scale
– Rating Form
– Tips
SGCN Definitions
– Declining (D): Species that exhibits significant
long-term declines in habitat and/or numbers, and
are subject to a high degree of threat, or may have
unique habitat or behavioral requirements that
expose them to great risk (NMDGF, 2006).
– Vulnerable (V): Usually abundant, may or may not
be declining, but some aspect of their life history
makes them especially vulnerable (e.g. migratory
concentrations, or rare/endemic habitat) (NMDGF,
2006).
SGCN Definitions
– Endemic, Disjunctive, or Keystone (E): Populations that are
restricted to an ecoregion, or small geographic area within an
ecoregion, or depend entirely on a single area for survival. This
category includes populations that are geographically isolated from
other populations and species that contribute to ecosystem function
in a unique and significant manner through their activities (NMDGF,
2006).
– Wide-Ranging (W): Species that depend on vast areas, such as
wolves, grizzly bears, pike minnow, and migratory mammals, birds,
bats, and insects (NMDGF, 2006).
– Recreational, Economic, or Charismatic (R): Species with
recreational (hunted or fished), economic, or charismatic appeal
(NMDGF, 2006).
Focal Species Criteria and
Examples
Vulnerability - May or may not be declining, but some
aspect of their behavior or their habitat makes them
vulnerable or not secure in Santa Fe County and may
require management action (NMDGF, 2006).
Focal Species Criteria and
Examples
Ecological Significance - Species that play an important
role in the Santa Fe County ecosystem or are wideranging and connect Santa Fe County wildlife
habitats to other ecosystems.
Focal Species Criteria and
Examples
Cultural and Economic Importance – Importance to
local community cultural and economic values. This
may include Flagship Species that are charismatic or
famous and can attract funding which will help other
species at the same time (Eycott et al., 2007).
Knowledge & Experience
Rating Scale
Rating Form
Rating Form
TIPS
• Please keep the following in mind:
– You are helping SF County select Focal Species
even if you only have a little knowledge of just a
few species
– The County wants your opinions based on your
Knowledge & Experience
– Take your time and complete the entire form here
during the workshop filling in each box
– Please hand in your form before leaving.
A BIG THANKS TO ALL THAT COMPLETE THE FORM