Effectiveness of nest site restoration for the endangered northern map turtle : report 2 : use of artificial nesting sites and wildlife exclusion fences to enhance nesting success : research summary.

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Effectiveness of nest site restoration for the endangered northern map turtle : report 2 : use of artificial nesting sites and wildlife exclusion fences to enhance nesting success : research summary.

Published Date:

2016-10-01

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English

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Maryland. State Highway Administration

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Tech Report

Geographical Coverage:

Maryland

Corporate Publisher:

Maryland. State Highway Administration

Abstract:

The Northern Map Turtle, is a state Endangered Species, found only in the lower Susquehanna River in Maryland. The only area where nests of this species are not heavily impacted by predators is in the town of Port Deposit. However, turtles nesting in Port Deposit must often cross a gravel parking lot with constant vehicular traffic to reach the nesting sites. Turtles may become disoriented by human disturbance and move away from the river, towards Maryland Route 222, the main roadway through the town. In addition, the soil in which the turtles are nesting is heavily compacted and turtles often abandon nest sites after unsuccessful nesting attempts.

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Research Project: SHA-TU-1-03

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US Transportation Collection

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