Conservation strategy for Idaho Panhandle peatlands

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Peatlands are rare in the Panhandle region of Idaho and adjacent northeastern Washington. They are disjunct by more than 1,000 kilometers from the largely unbroken peatlands occurring at boreal latitudes in North America. As elsewhere, Panhandle peatlands are characterized by species adapted to the unique suite of conditions associated with these habitats. Nearly ten percent of the plant species of conservation concern in Idaho consists of disjunct boreal species found in these peatlands. Due to the rarity and sensitive nature of peatlands in northern Idaho we propose a comprehensive conservation strategy that will protect and maintain them and the ecological factors responsible for their occurrence and persistence. We review pertinent literature; identify significant peatlands of the Panhandle region; discuss the ecology of these sites, their important physical and biotic features, and current and potential threats; recommend conservation designations and management prescriptions; and outline public education, research, and monitoring needs.

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ELECTRONIC FILE - Ecology

NOTE: pages aren't numbered past page 15, which isn't the end of the text. Also, we don't seem to have the appendices with this report copy.

SWAP (2/19/2016) citation (plus "report prepared for" addition):
Lichthardt J. 2004. Conservation strategy for Idaho Panhandle peatlands. Boise (ID): Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Conservation Data Center. Report prepared for Idaho Panhandle National Forests.