However, this species can recover well in good quality habitat, thanks to repeated nesting and a high survival rate for the young.
Recently, the site has been turned into a waterfowl rest area, but there has been failed attempts to provide a quality habitat.
Setting aside land adjacent to or linking existing areas of high quality habitat, 20 metres wide.
Declines are mostly due to loss of quality habitat.
Trout Brook in Holden is considered to be high quality habitat and have limited disturbance.
The low reproductive rate in this area suggests that it was not providing high quality habitat.
Areas with more large trees may provide higher quality habitat.
In poorer quality habitat, harbour porpoises are subjected to increased competition for resources.
Locally, the gilt darter is found regularly throughout Tennessee in appropriate, high quality habitats.
The high quality habitat of fertile alluvial underlying layer supports a plentiful wildlife.