In 2004, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Department of Natural Resources
and Environmental Control's (DNREC) Division of Fish and Wildlife entered into a
partnership to develop a plan for the Blackbird-Millington Corridor. If successfully
followed, this plan will preserve and enhance its most important natural resources
and habitats. Over 60 experts from 30 organizations and agencies and 150 local
residents and landowners participated in this effort. The results can be downloaded
below.
This project was funded, in part, through a grant from the Delaware Division of Fish
and Wildlife with funding from the Division of Federal Assistance, United States Fish
and Wildlife Service under the State Wildlife Grants Program.
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Executive Report
The Executive Report is a summary of the planning process, results, and a call to action for everyone who cares about preserving
the rural and natural heritage of this unique area. It includes an overview of why the corridor is so important for conservation, a
description of the conservation planning process, and a presentation of the resulting recommended actions.
Download the Executive Report HERE
(24 pages in pdf format)
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Technical Report
The Technical Report provides an in-depth description of the corridor, the planning process, and associated analyses. This very
detailed report is meant to be used primarily as a reference for those involved in implementing strategic actions, or for more specific
information on the information, processes, or issues used or addressed in the planning process. A full copy on CD can be obtained
by contacting Karen Bennett at the DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife at karen.bennett@state.de.us.
Individual sections/elements of the Tecnical Report can be downloaded in pdf format below.
Introduction to the Corridor and Planning Process (11 pages)
Figure 2: Planning Timeline
Map A: Ecoregional Context
Map B: Delaware Bayshores
Map C: Aerial Photography
Map D: Political Boundaries
Map E: Hydrography
Map F: Topography
Map G: Soils
Map H: Land Use/Cover
Map I: Protected Lands
Map J: Tax Map Parcels
Map K: Zoning
Map L: Census 2000 Blocks and Density
Map M: Census 2000 Bock Groups
Community-Based Planning and Target Identification (7 pages)
Figure 4: Assessment of Target Viability for All Targets
Figure 5: Assessment of Threats Across All Targets
Map N: Conservation Targets
Mixed Hardwood Coastal Matrix Forest Assessment (9 pages)
Map O: Forest Patch Isolation Analysis Results
Map P: Forest Cover Maturity Analysis Results
Map Q: Forest Zonal Thickness Analysis Results
Tidal Wetlands and Waters Assessment (8 pages)
Map R: Tidal Wetlands and Waters Analysis Results
Map S: Impervious Surfacing
Coastal Plain Pond Complexes Assessment (7 pages)
Map T: Coastal Plain Pond Complex Analysis Results
Riparian Corridors Assessment (7 Pages)
Map U: Riparian Corridors
Rural Amenities and Ecological Services Assessment (6 pages)
Map V: Scenic Views/Roads
Map W: 2000 Census Blocks: Protected Lands
Map X: 2000 Census Blocks: Agricultural Use and Easements
Map Y: 2000 Census Blocks: Forest Cover
Conservation Objectives and Priorities (6 pages)
Map Z: Top Ranking Conditions
Map AA: Priority Conservation Zones and Protected Lands
Map BB: Priority Conservation Zones and Forested Lands
Strategic Actions for Protection of Land and Water (8 pages)
Figure 32: Strategies, Threats and Attribues Summary Table
Figure 33: Summary of Land Protection Strategic Actions
Strategic Actions for Restoration and Management (7 pages)
Figure 34: Summary of Restoration and Management Strategic Actions
Strategic Actions for Promoting Alternatives (6 pages)
Figure 35: Summary of Strategic Actions for Promoting Alternatives
Strategic Actions for Communication and Education (6 pages)
Figure 36: Summary of Communication and Education Strategic Actions
Strategic Actions for Learning (Research) (5 pages)
Figure 37: Summary of Learning (Research) Strategic Actions
Monitoring and Measuring Success (3 pages)
Figure 38: Summary of Monitoring Information
Appendices
Appendix I: Census Block Data Summary
Appendix II: Census Block Group Data Summary
Appendix III: Planning Teams
Appendix IV: First Community Workshop Invitation
Appendix V: First Community Workshop Notes and Evaluations
Appendix VI: Results from First Community Workshop
Appendix VII: Second Community Workshop Notes and Evaluations
Appendix VIII: First Community Newsletter (distributed by mail July 2004)
Appendix IX: Second Community Newsletter (distributed at forest event only)
Appendix X: Third Workshop Strategy Feedback
Appendix XI: Third Workshop Presentation
Appendix XII: Species Name List (Common and Latin)
Appendix XIII: Description of Threat-Ranking Worksheet Methodology
