Ecosystem conservation strategy for Idaho Panhandle peatlands

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Peatlands are rare in the Panhandle region of Idaho and adjacent Washington. They are disjunct by nearly 1000 kilometers from the largely unbroken peatlands occurring at boreal latitudes of North America. As elsewhere, Panhandle peatlands are characterized by species adapted to the unique suite of conditions associated with these habitats. Nearly 10% of Idaho's rare flora are disjunct boreal species found in these peatlands. Due to the rarity and sensitive nature of peatlands in northern Idaho, the authors propose a comprehensive conservation strategy that will protect and maintain them and the ecological factors responsible for their occurrence and persistence. They identify critical peatlands of the Panhandle region; discuss the ecology of these sites, their important physical and biotic features, and existing and potential threats; recommend conservation designations and management prescriptions; and outline public education, research, and monitoring needs.

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ELECTRONIC FILE - Zoology, ELECTRONIC FILE - Ecology

SWAP (2/19/2016) citation:
Bursik RJ, Moseley RK. 1995. Ecosystem conservation strategy for Idaho Panhandle peatlands. Boise (ID): Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Conservation Data Center. 38 p. Cooperative project between Idaho Panhandle National Forests and IDFG.

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Bursik, R. J., and R. K. Moseley. 1995. Ecosystem conservation strategy for Idaho Panhandle peatlands. Cooperative project between Idaho Panhandle National Forests and Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Conservation Data Center, Boise. 37 pp. plus appendix.