26. Summary - Endangered and threatened species 



Name of species: Black Bear 



Species legal status and authority: Of Special Concern in N.C. 



(Cooper, et al . , 1977) 



Number of populations on site: one 



Number of individuals per population: Undetermined but believed 



to be relatively high 



Size or Maturity of individuals: all ages 



Phenology of population: not applicable 



Eg: vegetative % 

 flowering % 

 fruiting % 



General vigor of population: Probably excellent 



Disturbance or threats to population: Clearcutting , conversion 



of wetlands to agriculture , 

 illegal hunting 



Habitat characteristics 



Plant community: throughout 



Topography: 



Soil Series: 



Microclimate: 



Drainage basin: 



Other plants and animal species present: See Master Species Lists, 



AERIAL OR DETAILED MAPS WITH POPULATIONS CLEARLY MARKED. 



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