Recovery Plan Ad Hoc Report results

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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
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 11 Continue protective management at the Roy E. Larsen Sandyland Sanctuary Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Texas Nature Conservancy Acquisition: Management Agreement, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Internal Technical Assistance 11-1 They have been managing habitat by chemical, mechanical, and fire. Fire treatments were conducted between Jan-April 2014; mechanicl and checmial work conducted throughout the year. In general, fire intervals are on a 3-yr rotation; anything longer will allow too much understory growth and cause mortality to phlox. Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected Contact: Deanna Boensch with NPS
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 12 Provide immediate protection for existing habitat areas Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Private landowners, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: General Internal Field Assistance BTNP; TNC; Temple-Inland; other PVT.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 131 Educate private landowners about Texas trailing phlox and Endangered Species Act Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Private landowners, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: General Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance, Internal Administrative ES costs = 1K, PVT costs = 1K.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 132 Inform & educate highway departments and utility companies Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Private landowners, USFWS Regional Office 2, Texas State & County Highway Departments Management: General Internal Field Assistance ES costs = 1K, PVT costs = 1K,TXDOT costs = 1K. 132-1 In 2014, the National Park Service, Big Thicket, has been working with TXDOT to maintain right-of-ways for phlox in keeping them open and of good quality habitat. Not Started Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 142 Develop & implement management plans for private lands Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Private landowners, USFWS Regional Office 2 Acquisition: Management Agreement Labor type not yet selected ES; TNC; Temple-Inland; other PVT.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 143 Seek landowner assistance with monitoring activities Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Nature Conservancy , Big Thicket National Preserve (National Park Service) Acquisition: Management Agreement Contract 143-1 In recent years, contact with the private landowner on Hancock Timber lands in Tyler County has ceased. On a section of that property called "Pecker" hill where there's RCW and good quality habitat, there are also plants (not sure if these were introduced or naturally occurring). In 2011 when record-breaking drought hit, there was a wildfire that swept the area and went through the phlox plots. The plants responded well and were flowering afterwards. The Service hopes to reconnect with the landowner in 2014 to observe the site. Not Started Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 144 Encourage establishment of stewardship agreements Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Private landowners, USFWS Regional Office 2 Acquisition: Management Agreement Internal Administrative TNC; BTNP; Temple-Inland; other PVT.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 15 Monitor natural populations Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Research: Population Surveys Contract ES; TPWD; TNC.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 21 Search for new populations in East Texas Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Research: Population Surveys Contract ES; TNC; BTNP.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 22 Determine the status of Phlox nivalis in Louisiana Obsolete FY 2007 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 4 - Atlanta Research: General Contract All costs are R4 ES.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 51 Determine phenology & critical life stages Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Research: Habitat Requirements Contract MABG; SFASU; TAMU.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 52 Determine type & mode of pollination Planned FY 2008 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Research: Other Information Contract SFASU; TAMU; BTNP; TNC.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 53 Study seed dispersal, soil seed bank and germination Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2009 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: Propagation Contract SFASU; TAMU; BTNP; TNC.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 54 Study colonization & recruitment Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: Propagation Contract SFASU; TAMU; TNC; MABG
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 55 Determine longevity, mortality & survival Ongoing Current FY 2006 FY 2010 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Research: Demographic Studies Contract Mercer; SFASU; TAMU
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 57 Study vegetative reproduction Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2008 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: Propagation Contract MABG; SFASU; TAMU
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 1 61 Investigate response to prescribed burning Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 FY 2009 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Texas Nature Conservancy , USFWS Regional Office 2, Texas A&M University , Stephen F. Austin State University Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Management: Land Use, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Management Techniques Graduate Student, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance Also includes private landowners. 61-1 Info from 2014 data request: BTNP has been burning their units and put them on a 3-yr fire rotation. Anecdotal evidence suggests that waiting more than 3 years to burn (say 4-5) will allow the overstory and leaf litter to accumulate and growth, causing direct mortality to phlox (by swamping) and shading(?) out. Phlox responds very positively to fire and fire suppression is the leading threat. Not Started Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 141 Determine landowner land use goals Ongoing Current FY 2006 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Private landowners, USFWS Regional Office 2 Acquisition: Management Agreement Internal Field Assistance TNC; BTNP, Temple-Inland;other PVT.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 31 Establish genetically diverse captive population Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2, Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, Texas A&M University , Stephen F. Austin State University Management: Propagation Contract 31-1 In 2014, the BTNP staff stated that prior to any introduction work, DNA analysis will be completed (not finished) to help identify a method to confirm identification of individual plants. Not Started Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 32 Maintain a seed source for reintroduction efforts Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2, Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens Management: Propagation Contract MABG; CPC; SFASU; TAMU. FY2014, maintain seed bank (from A.Tiller).
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 33 Establish monitoring & management plan for captive population Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2, Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens Management: Propagation Contract MABG; CPC; SFASU; TAMU.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 34 Explore possibility of commercial production Not Started FY 2010 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Other: Regulations Contract FWS; MABG; SFASU; TAMU; other PVT.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 41 Determine soil type, slope, profile and aspect Ongoing Current FY 2007 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract All costs are R2 ES.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 421 Determine prevailing temperature patterns Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 422 Determine rainfall pattern Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 423 Determine regularity of climate Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 431 Determine type & amount of overstory Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract All costs are R2 ES.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 432 Determine amount of understory cover Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Contract All costs are R2 ES.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 433 Determine degree & composition of shrub cover Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: Reintroduction Contract All costs are R2 ES.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 44 Determine extent of competition Planned FY 2007 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: General Contract All costs are R2 ES.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 45 Determine microclimate characteristics Ongoing Current FY 2007 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: Reintroduction Contract All costs are R2 ES.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 531 Determine effect of timber harvest Planned FY 2008 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Research: General Contract SFASU; TAMU; PVT lands.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 532 Determine effect of cultivation Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 534 Determine effect of off-road vehicles use Not Started FY 2009 FY 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Research: Management Techniques Graduate Student, Contract SFASU; TAMU.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 563 Determine effect of construction Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: General Contract SFASU; TAMU; TXDOT
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 565 Determine detect of herbivory Planned FY 2008 FY 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Texas Nature Conservancy , USFWS Regional Office 2, Texas A&M University , Stephen F. Austin State University, Big Thicket National Preserve (National Park Service) Research: Predation Contract 565-1 Since 2014, BTNP has potted phlox and some of those have been grazed on by deer. This did not cause mortality and is likely not a threat; however at this time it was likely that other food resources were not available and this was the only alternative. More definitive studies on herbivory should be conducted to make this assumption. Not Started Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 566 Determine effect of herbicide use Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected All costs are R2 ES.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 567 Determine non-native species Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Research: Competition Contract SFASU; TAMU
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 568 Determine effect of illegal dumping Obsolete U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 62 Investigate response to mowing Planned FY 2008 FY 2010 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: General, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Research: Management Techniques Graduate Student, Contract, Internal Field Assistance ES; SFASU; TAMU; TNC; PVT.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 63 Investigate response to thinning of overstory Ongoing Current FY 2008 FY 2010 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: General, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Research: Habitat Requirements Graduate Student, Contract, Internal Field Assistance SFASU; TAMU; TNC; Temple-Inland; other PVT.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 64 Investigate response to removal of competitors Not Started FY 2008 FY 2010 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Management: Predator and Competitor Control, Management: Land Use, Research: Management Techniques, Research: Competition Graduate Student, Contract SFASU; TAMU; TNC; Temple-Inland.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 7 Enforce the ESA & state endangered plant laws Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, USFWS Regional Office 2 Management: General, Other: Information and Education, Other: Law Enforcement, Other: Regulations Internal Field Assistance R2 ES costs = 2K/year. TPWD costs = 2K/year. LE costs = 1K/year.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 81 Determine potential reintroduction sites Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Acquisition: Management Agreement, Management: General, Management: Reintroduction, Research: Reintroduction Contract, Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance ES; BTNP; TNC; Temple-Inland.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 82 Identify landowners or agencies willing to allow introductions Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Acquisition: Management Agreement, Management: General, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Research: Management Techniques, Research: Reintroduction Contract, Internal Field Assistance BTNP; Temple-Inland; other PVT.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 83 Design a reintroduction plan for each site Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, USFWS Regional Office 2 Acquisition: Management Agreement, Management: General, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Management: Land Use, Research: Reintroduction Contract, Internal Field Assistance ES; SFASU; TAMU; BTNP; Temple-Inland; other PVT.
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 84 Monitor reintroduction sites and determine degree of success Ongoing Current FY 2006 FY 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Private landowners, USFWS Regional Office 2, Texas A&M University , Stephen F. Austin State University, Big Thicket National Preserve (National Park Service) Acquisition: Management Agreement, Management: General, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Management: Land Use, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Reintroduction Contract, Internal Field Assistance 84-1 Plants were introduced on to the Big Sandy Creek unit in Polk County sometime in 2003. Hurricane Ike and Rita hit, and the plants are not doing well. However, on a site the the NPS refers to as the "triangle" that has better quality habitat, in 2014, the plants were doing very well and were showing good survivorship. BTNP completed a count of this reintroduction site in 2009 or 2010 after a springtime burn and the plants re-flowered. Not Started Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 84 Monitor reintroduction sites and determine degree of success Ongoing Current FY 2006 FY 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, Private landowners, USFWS Regional Office 2, Texas A&M University , Stephen F. Austin State University, Big Thicket National Preserve (National Park Service) Acquisition: Management Agreement, Management: General, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Management: Land Use, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Reintroduction Contract, Internal Field Assistance 84-2 In 1995, experimental plantings began. Nearly 2000 plants were transplanted among 5 plots at Turkey Creek Unit and 11 plots in Big Sandy Creek Unit, beginning in 2001 and 2003, then again in 2005-2007 due to low survival of early plantings. Only 400 individual plants remained in 2015. These plants showed good growth and regular flowering. Very little recruitment has been observed and has not outpaced mortality, resulting in total loss of plants in some plots. BTNP concluded that long-term survival will likely require herbicide applicaiton followed by annual 2-4 year burns to assist in stopping woody encroachment. Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected
Texas Trailing Phlox (Phlox nivalis ssp.texensis) Recovery Plan F 2 Texas Coastal Ecological Services Field Office (281) 286-8282 Texas trailing phlox Phlox nivalis ssp. texensis 2 9 Implement public education efforts Ongoing Current FY 2007 FY 2013 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, USFWS Regional Office 2 Other: Information and Education, Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance, Internal Field Assistance R2 ES costs: FY1 = 4K, FY2&3 = 2K/year. TPWD = 1K/year. 9-1 FY2014-Maintain public educational displays (from A.Tiller). Ongoing Current Labor type not yet selected Work type not yet selected