Project Description: This project will collect an inventory of herpetofauna (reptiles and amphibians) in Saugus Iron Works Historical Site (SAIR), Morristown National Historical Park (MORR), and Minute Man National Historical Park (MIMA), including several rare, threatened or endangered (RTE) species, to determine their presence, relative abundance, distribution, and habitat use. The goal is to provide summaries of the temporal and spatial occurrences and health status of species to inform specific data needs related to park management actions and conservation planning. This information can be disseminated to others in the region with similar conservation concerns. The project objectives include collecting data on herpetofauna with a special focus on RTE species to inform the effects of habitat modifications (i.e. trail modifications, invasive plant cover, and dredging), changes to adjacent properties (i.e. developmental pressure and connectivity to a neighboring wildlife sanctuary), and upcoming construction (i.e. replacement of visitor center, new trail, addition of trail bridge, and building wheelchair accessible ramp).
Lead Principal Investigator: Dr. Robert Stevenson, University of Massachusetts Boston
Partner Institution: University of Massachusetts Boston
Federal Agency: National Park Service
Federal Agency Technical Contact: Mr. Scott Esser
Project Type: Research
Project Discipline: Natural Resources
Project Sub-Discipline(s): Biological (Ecology, Fish, Wildlife, Vegetation, T&E)
Start Year: 2025
End Year: 2027
Initial Funding Amount: $190,000.00
Federal Grant Number: P25AC00286-00
Location: Northeast
State(s): Massachusetts, New Jersey
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