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Plan Title Plan Stage Plan Lead Region (FWS) Plan Lead Office (FWS) Species Common Name Species Scientific Name Action Priority Action Number Action Description Action Status Estimated Initiation Date Estimated Completion Date Action Lead Agencies Responsible Parties Work Types Labor Types Comments Implementation Activity Number Implementation Activity Description Implementation Activity Status Implementation Activity Estimated Initiation Date Implementation Activity Estimated Completion Date Implementation Activity Labor Types Implementation Activity Work Types Implementation Activity Responsible Parties Implementation Activity Comments Implementation Activity Species
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 1.11 Maintain up-to-date records of all known populations Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected CBFO GIS data base established and new sightings, trapping data, etc. are routinely recorded in the data base. Atlas work was initiated in FY2010 and has provided many additional records.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 1.13 Determine distribution in portions of the historical range where present occurrence is uncertain Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected trapping and camera work in areas where occurrence is uncertain
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 1.22 Monitor population dynamics at benchmark sites Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Research: Population Surveys Contract Benchmark report, Dueser 1999. New analysis of 1992-2008 data at two sites at Blackwater NWR. Continued trapping at several benchmarks are providing long-term monitoring data, but rangewide monitoring is better assessment of overall trends.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 1.23 Determine status of squirrels on translocation release sites Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2000 - FY 2004 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected Reported in Therres and Willey 2002. Follow up trapping and photo-monitoring was conducted on southern translocations Spring 2010. Northern translocations will be monitored Fall 2010.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 1.31 Monitor squirrel health and condition Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Appendix C protocol is part of trapping protocol. Concerns about condition or health are reported to CBFO.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 2.1 Describe habitat use and requirements of naturally occurring populations Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2000 - FY 2004 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Any private, academic, or agency research entity, Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies Research: Habitat Requirements Contract Dueser et al. 1988 and revised model developed in 1998 (Dueser 2000). Morris 2006 provides an additional habitat model for use within stands. Lidar data and Morris data enabled development of Lidar habitat model.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 3.1 Monitor threats to the squirrels and/or their habitat Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Research Labor type not yet selected Status and Recovery Plan Update (USFWS 2003). Five-year Status Review completed (USFWS 2007). Analysis of new information on threats is ongoing.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 3.2 Contact and solicit the support of land owners and managers to protect both occupied and potential habitat Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies, Private Conservation Organizations Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Is typically implemented during course of other protection efforts.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 3.3 Coordinate with state and Federal regulatory and law enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with existing laws Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Is conducted during course of normal operations
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 3.4 Enlist the participation of counties in habitat protection planning Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2000 - FY 2004 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Met will all counties. Continue to coordinate.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 3.5 Pursue non-regulatory land protection alternatives Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Acquisition: Easement Labor type not yet selected Section 6 Grants to States and several ongoing State programs for habitat protection.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 4.1 Determine effects of timber management and other land use practices on the Delmarva fox squirrel Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2000 - FY 2004 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies Research Labor type not yet selected A masters thesis and a 6-year study have been conducted. Monitoring of DFS at 3 experimental sites continues.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 4.2 Develop and refine guidelines for prescriptive habitat management for the squirrel Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Research: Management Techniques Labor type not yet selected Studies of the effects of understory burning have been conducted or are nearing completion.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 4.3 Develop and implement guidelines for habitat management on public lands occupied by the squirrel Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Habitat management is described in refuge CCP's. Some nearing completion, others getting started.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 4.4 Monitor outcome of prescriptive habitat management Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Ongoing studies and monitoring on refuge lands.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 2 5.2 Supplement previous translocations that have small founder populations Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2000 - FY 2004 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Therres and Willey 2002
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 1.12 Develop and use reporting system for additional squirrel sightings Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected ongoing efforts using remote cameras and hair catchers
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 1.21 Estimate persistence rates of known populations, and colonization rates for unoccupied sites Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2005 Other Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies Research: Population Surveys Contract Repeat of Taylor surveys (Therres and Willey 2005. New points are being added.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 1.32 Implement a procedure for necropsy and subsequent disposition of deceased specimens Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Madison Laboratory Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Proceedures for reporting roadkills established but not necropsy.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 1.33 Perform contaminates analyses on squirrel carcasses Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 1.4 Describe the genetic structure of the Delmarva fox squirrel subspecies and its relation to other fox squirrel subspecies Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other Any private, academic, or agency research entity, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Research: Taxonomic Studies Graduate Student Lance et al. 2003
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 2.2 Develop an integrated habitat protection strategy using remote sensing procedures and a GIS. Partially Complete Prior to FY 1995 Other Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Other: Administration Labor type not yet selected States have land preservation programs that include protection of mature forest. Protected lands are available on GIS format from States and are downloaded to CBFO GIS.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 2.3 Field test and define applications for habitat suitability model Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other Any private, academic, or agency research entity, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies Research: Habitat Requirements Internal Technical Assistance CBFO has evaluated the model by comparing model results on 45 trapping lines or locations.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 2.4 Map available habitat, and update as needed Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Research: Habitat Requirements Labor type not yet selected Nelson et al. 2005. In 2007-using Lidar Data to map potential habitat; Dorchester County complete, others in progress. In 2010 - Lidar Data available for all Maryland Counties providing maps of mature forest and potential habitat. Habitat has been mapped in all MD Counties. DE does not have lidar data.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 5.1 Define characteristics and minimum size of source populations for translocations, and characteristics and minimum number of squirrels per release Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2005 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Research: Demographic Studies Contract Population Viability Analysis conducted.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 5.3 Identify additional potential release sites Planned Prior to FY 1995 Other Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Potential sites discussed.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 5.4 Continue releases as appropriate, and monitor release sites according to established protocols Not Started Other Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Plus $5000/yr for 1996-2009
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 6.1 Prepare and distribute information brochures Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2006 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Packets and brochures distributed to counties and consultants on regulatory program.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 6.2 Prepare news media information Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Various media outlets have featured articles and reports.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 6.3 Prepare a slide program and, optionally, a film on Delmarva fox squirrels Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 6.4 Provide lecture services to interested groups Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Lectures and presentations are provided.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 6.5 Construct exhibits/displays Complete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2006 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Pennsylvania State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected CBFO web site is now up and running and displays fact sheets, maps, and other information about this species.
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 6.6 Utilize road kills for educational and research purposes Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Any private, academic, or agency research entity, Region 5, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Delmarva Peninsula Fox Squirrel RF(2) 5 Chesapeake Bay Ecological Services Field Office (410) 573-4599 Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel Sciurus niger cinereus 3 7 Track recovery progress and update recovery plan as needed. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5, Division of Ecological Services, Delaware State Natural Resource Agencies, Maryland State Natural Resource Agencies, Virginia State Natural Resource Agencies Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Status and Recovery Plan update (2003. Five-year Status Review (USFWS 2007).