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While broad habitat categories based on vegetation communities are referenced in the New Jersey SWAP, plant species of conservation concern are not addressed. The purpose of this project is to develop rare plant conservation strategies that complement conservation actions for animal species in the context of biodiversity protection and climate change in New Jersey. The project focused on two high-priority regions of the state with the development of a spatial framework and conservation strategy prototype that can be used in other regions of the state. Integrated rare plant and wildlife SGCN management guidelines will be incorporated into New Jersey’s SWAP and implemented, as practicable, with state and NGO conservation partners.