The purpose of this document is to provide a reference guide for designing preserves to protect endangered karst invertebrates. The recommendations provided in this document may be updated as new scientific information becomes available. This preserve design document assumes the reader is familiar with karst invertebrate biology, ecology, and habitat requirements. For more on these topics see the Karst Invertebrate Habitat Requirements document (Service 2011a). For more information on the science behind these preserve design recommendations, see the Appendix.
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