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Plan Name: Roan Mountain Bluet
Plan Status: Final
Plan Date: 13-May-96
Lead Agency: USFWS
Lead Office: Asheville Ecological Services Field Office ( (828) 258-3939 )
Species Action Priority # Action # Action Description Action Status Est. Initiation Date Est. Completion Date Responsible Parties Work Type Labor Type Action Comments Implementation Activities
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 1 1 Develop interim research and management plans in conjunction with landowners Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Management Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: For all tasks Responsible Parties: SCA - State plant conservation agencies of participating States. In North Carolina, these are the Plant Conservation Program (North Carolina Department of Agriculture) and the Natural Heritage Program (North Carolina Department of Environment, Health, and Natural Resources); in Tennessee, the Natural Heritage Program (Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation); FA - Other Federal Agencies includes the U. S. Forest Service and National Park Service. Concurrent with Task 1.3]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 10 Search for additional populations Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 11 Conduct controlled pollination tests Partially Complete USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research Graduate Student
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 12 Assess recruitment and seed-bank dynamics Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research, Research: Demographic Studies, Research: Migration Labor type not yet selected [CLWells, 6/27/2006] Partners have alluded to plans to conduct such research, however USFWS recovery lead has not confirmed that this work was perfomed. I am in process of confirming the scope of prior work with this species, and requesting supporting information from partners as needed.[From Recovery Plan: Concurrent with Task 2.1]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 13 Monitor fruiting plants and capsule diameters Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research Labor type not yet selected [CLWells, 6/27/2006] Partners have alluded to plans to conduct such research, however USFWS recovery lead has not confirmed that this work was perfomed. I am in process of confirming the scope of prior work with this species, and requesting supporting information from partners as needed.[From Recovery Plan: Concurrent with Task 2.1]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 14 Develop electrophoretic sampling methods to monitor patterns of genetic variation Ongoing Current FY 2007 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Genetics Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: Concurrent with Task 2.1]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 15 Compare electrophoretic value to published values Partially Complete USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Genetics Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: Concurrent with Task 2.3.2]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 16 Determine seed shadow and the suitability of potential habitat for recruitment Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Status, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Migration Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: Concurrent with Task 2.1]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 17 Characterize those natural processes that create habitat that can be colonized Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Habitat Requirements Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: Concurrent with Task 2.1]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 18 Assess subpopulation persistence using guidelines emerging from Tasks 2.1 through 2.4 Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Status Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: After Tasks 2.1 through 2.4 have been completed]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 19 Project subpopulation persistence under current conditions Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Status, Research: Habitat Requirements Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: After Tasks 2.1 through 2.4 have been completed]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 1 2 Determine habitat protection priorities and alternatives Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Acquisition, Management Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: Concurrent with Task 1.1]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 20 Project genetic variation Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Genetics Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: After Tasks 2.1 through 2.4 have been completed]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 21 Be prepared to manage for control of inbreeding depression Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Genetics Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: After Tasks 2.1 through 2.4 have been completed]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 22 Identify suitable habitat Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Habitat Requirements Labor type not yet selected
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 23 Determine capability of freshly produced seeds to reach suitable habitat Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Migration Labor type not yet selected
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 24 Determine rate of habitat regeneration Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation, Research: Habitat Status Labor type not yet selected
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 25 Subdivide local population units Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Other Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: After Tasks 2.1 through 2.4 have been completed]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 26 Develop management alternatives Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Management Labor type not yet selected After Tasks 2.1 through 2.4 have been completed
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 27 Conduct off-site horticultural studies Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Other Labor type not yet selected
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 28 Conduct on-site field studies Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Other Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: After Tasks 2.1 through 2.4 have been completed]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 29 Introduce/reintroduce the species into appropriate habitat Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Management: Propagation, Management: Reintroduction, Research: Propagation, Research: Reintroduction Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: After Tasks 2.1 through 2.4 have been completed]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 1 3 Provide habitat protection Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Acquisition, Management, Other: Information and Education, Other: Law Enforcement, Other: Regulations Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: Cost not determinable]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 2 30 Maintain and expand cultivated sources for the species and provide for long-term maintenance of selected populations in cultivation Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Reintroduction Labor type not yet selected
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 3 31 Prepare and distribute news releases and informational brochures Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Other: Information and Education Labor type not yet selected [From Recovery Plan: Results of ongoing research are needed to develop brochures and displays]
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 3 32 Prepare article for popular and scientific publications Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Other: Information and Education Labor type not yet selected
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 1 4 Determine population size for all populations Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Population Surveys Labor type not yet selected
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 1 5 Identify the most significant threats Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Management, Other, Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Status, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Management Techniques Labor type not yet selected Concurrent with Task 2.1
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 1 6 Identify transient threats to subpopulations Ongoing Not Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Status, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Management Techniques Labor type not yet selected Concurrent with Task 2.1
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 1 7 Specify threats observed in the life-cycle censuses (Task 2.1) Not Started USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Research: Population Surveys, Research: Habitat Status, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Management Techniques Labor type not yet selected Concurrent with Task 2.1
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 1 8 Enforce laws protecting the species and/or its habitat Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Law Enforcement Division Other: Law Enforcement, Other: Regulations Labor type not yet selected
Roan Mountain bluet (Hedyotis purpurea var. montana) 1 9 Annually assess the success of recovery efforts for the species Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 USFWS Regional Office 4, State Conservation Agencies, Other Federal Agencies, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division Other Labor type not yet selected
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