Threatened and Endangered Species

Gopher tortoise.There are nearly 50 plants and animals at Ichauway that are considered threatened, endangered, or species of special concern at the state or national level. Many of these species are associated with fire-maintained seasonal wetlands and longleaf pine forests, as well as creeks and rivers. The extensive natural habitats at Ichauway afford a unique opportunity to study rare species in an undisturbed landscape. In addition, the active management approach taken at Ichauway allows scientists to address applied research questions directly related to management and conservation of rare species.