Requirements include:

• cool, moist forested habitats
• abundant leaf litter and large woody debris for cover and hibernation

Threats include:

• logging of habitats
• removal of leaf litter and large woody debris from habitats.

Strategies include:

Prevent logging of habitats

• refrain from logging habitats on local government lands
• limit tree cutting on private lands under local government jurisdiction.
• prevent the logging of important habitats through the subdivision and development permitting processes.

Maintain abundant leaf litter and large woody debris in habitats

• refrain from removing large woody debris and leaves from habitats on local government lands.
• add large woody debris to forested or recently planted areas on local government lands where it is lacking.
• prevent the removal of large woody debris and leaves from sensitive habitats on private lands using development permit area restrictions or a landscaping and screening bylaw.
• encourage private landowners to retain leaf litter and large woody debris through public education materials and programming.