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Recovery Plan Action Status

Plan Name: Florida Scrub and High Pineland Plants (19 spp.)
Plan Status: Final Revision 1
Plan Date: 20-Jun-96
Lead Agency: USFWS
Lead Office: North Florida Ecological Services Field Office ( (904) 731-3336 )
Species Action Priority # Action # Action Description Action Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Action Comments Implementation Activities
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 2 1.1 Maintain an inventory of sites & species Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Managers of public and private lands with these listed species, Florida Natural Areas Inventory Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. Nolina, Bonamia, and Eriogononum not as intensively surveyed as others. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 2 1.2.5 Surveys in "outlying" counties Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Ecological Services, Florida Natural Areas Inventory Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected Completed for Lupinus in 1999. Status of this action is unknown for Eriogonum, Bonamia, Nolina, and Prunus. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan. Scrub buckwheat surveys were completed by FNAI in 2010.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 1.3 Continue land acquisition Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of State Lands, The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Universities, County governments Acquisition Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 2 1.4.1 Ensure that habitat conservation plans for animals help conserve plants Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Ecological Services Other: Regulations Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 3 1.4.2 Use conservation easements, etc. to conserve habitats Unknown All parties Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected The status of this action is unknown for Eriogonum, Bonamia, Nolina, Prunus, and Lupinus. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 2 1.4.3 Arrange land protection through regional/local planning Unknown Regional Planning Councils, County governments Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 2 1.4.4 Arrange protection & management of small sites Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Managers of public and private lands with these listed species, Arbuckle Working Group of land managers in Polk and Highlands Counties, Utilities, Landowners Acquisition: General Labor type not yet selected Applies to Nolina, Eriogonum, and Lupinus only. Status of this action is unknown for Prunus and Bonamia. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 2.1 Develop model fire management plans Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Palm Beach County, Department of Environmental Resources Management, Experts from outside any of the referenced agencies, Arbuckle Working Group of land managers in Polk and Highlands Counties, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, United States Air Force , Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including Forestry Division Management: Planning Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 2.2 Inventory each protected site Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of State Lands, Arbuckle Working Group of land managers in Polk and Highlands Counties, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Private Individual, United States Air Force , Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including Forestry Division, County governments Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 2 2.3 Conduct initial conservation measures at protected sites Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Managers of public and private lands with these listed species Management: General, Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Management: Planning, Management: Land Use, Management: Population Monitoring Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 2.4.1 Establish management objectives at each site Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Palm Beach County, Department of Environmental Resources Management, Experts from outside any of the referenced agencies, Arbuckle Working Group of land managers in Polk and Highlands Counties, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, United States Air Force , Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including Forestry Division Management: Planning Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 2.4.2 Develop fire management and other management service plans Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Palm Beach County, Department of Environmental Resources Management, Experts from outside any of the referenced agencies, Arbuckle Working Group of land managers in Polk and Highlands Counties, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, United States Air Force , Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including Forestry Division Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 2 2.4.3 Control exotic pest plants Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Managers of public and private lands with these listed species, Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council, Arbuckle Working Group of land managers in Polk and Highlands Counties, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Management: Predator and Competitor Control Labor type not yet selected Status of this action applies to Eriogonum and Bonamia only. Status of this action is unknown for Lupinus, Prunus, and Nolina. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 2.5 Provide management services at each site Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Ecological Services, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of State Lands, Arbuckle Working Group of land managers in Polk and Highlands Counties, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, United States Air Force , Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including Forestry Division, Universities, County governments Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 2.6 Monitor each site Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Ecological Services, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of State Lands, Arbuckle Working Group of land managers in Polk and Highlands Counties, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, United States Air Force , Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including Forestry Division, Universities, County governments Research: Demographic Studies Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum) 1 3.1 Genetic studies on propagated plants to ensure they represent genetic diversity of their species Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Bok Tower Gardens , Universities Research: Genetics Labor type not yet selected Partially completed work on Bonamia and Nolina. Status of this task is unknown for Prunus and Eriogonum. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan. Genetic studies are ongoing for populations of Lupinus including reintroduced populations.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 3.2 Long term storage of seed Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Bok Tower Gardens , U.S. Department of Agriculture Management: Propagation Labor type not yet selected Partially completed work on Nolina, Bonamia, Prunus, and Lupinus only. Status on this action is unknown for Eriogonum. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 3.3 Propagate plants Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Bok Tower Gardens Management: Propagation Labor type not yet selected Partially completed work on Nolina, Bonamia, Prunus, and Lupinus only. Status on this action is unknown for Eriogonum. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan. Ongoing propagation is occuring for Lupinus for reintroduction at several sites.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 3.4 Maintain collection of living plants Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Bok Tower Gardens Management: Other Labor type not yet selected Partially completed work on Nolina, Bonamia, Prunus, and Lupinus only. Status on this action is unknown for Eriogonum. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 4.1 Prioritize species for establishment of new populations Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Managers of public and private lands with these listed species, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Ecological Services, The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter, Bok Tower Gardens Management: Planning Labor type not yet selected Partially completed work on Nolina, Bonamia, Prunus, Lupinus, and Eriogononum. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan. New populations of Lupinus have been established at several new sites in 2009 and 2010. Monitoring has been occuring at these sites since 2009.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 4.2 Evaluate ecological/reproductive requirements of species under consideration for new populations Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Ecological Services, The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter, Bok Tower Gardens , Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including Forestry Division, Universities Research: Reintroduction Labor type not yet selected May require more time and funds if genetic testing of wild populations is needed. Partially completed work on Nolina, Bonamia, Prunus, Lupinus, and Eriogononum. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 4.3 Introduce founder plants into sites for new populations Partially Complete FY 1995 - FY 1999 Propagating agencies, Managers of public and private lands with these listed species Management: Reintroduction, Research: Management Techniques, Research: Reintroduction Contract No data for Nolia, Bonamia, Prunus. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 4.4 Monitor new populations Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Managers of public and private lands with these listed species Management: Propagation, Management: Reintroduction, Research: Management Techniques, Research: Reintroduction, Management: Population Monitoring Labor type not yet selected Ongoing monitoring of introduced Lupinus populations at two public conservation parcels. No projects for Nolina, Bonamia, Prunus, and Eriogononum. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 2 5.1 Conduct population viability analysis for short-lived herbs Obsolete Universities Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected This action does not apply to Nolina, Eriogonum, Lupinus, Bonamia, or Prunus, because they are all perennials. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 2 5.2 Refine recovery objectives Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 All parties Management: Planning Labor type not yet selected The action is unknown for Lupinus, Prunus, and Nolina. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 2 5.3 Plan post-recovery monitoring Not Started Managers of public and private lands with these listed species, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Ecological Services Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Not started for Prunus, Lupinus, Nolina, Eriogonum, or Bonamia, because these species are all still listed. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 3 6 Enforce protective legislation Unknown U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Law Enforcement, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including Forestry Division Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Applies to Prunus, Bonamia, Eriogonum, Nolina, and Lupinus only. The remaining species are now covered by the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
Britton's beargrass (Nolina brittoniana), Florida bonamia (Bonamia grandiflora), Scrub buckwheat (Eriogonum longifolium var. gnaphalifolium), Scrub lupine (Lupinus aridorum), Scrub plum (Prunus geniculata) 1 7 Provide public information Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region, Ecological Services, Bok Tower Gardens , U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Refuges and Wildlife, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, including Forestry Division, Universities, County governments Other: Information and Education Labor type not yet selected Status applies to Nolina, Bonamia, Prunus, Lupinus, and Eriogononum only. For all other species, refer to the South Florida Multi-Species Recovery Plan.
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