Gowen cypress (Cupressus goveniana ssp. goveniana)
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Where Listed: WHEREVER FOUND
General Information
A small coniferous tree in the cypress family. It is sparsely branched with a wide crown, and its foliage is composed of light-green scale like leaves. Female cones are serotinous, only opening to release seeds when exposed to very high heat or fire, and may be produced on a tree as young as four years of age. These adaptations are typically associated with frequent fires.
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This species is listed wherever it is found, but
- States/US Territories in which the Gowen cypress is known to or is believed to occur: California
- US Counties in which the Gowen cypress is known to or is believed to occur: View All
| Status | Date Listed | Lead Region | Where Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/1998 | California/Nevada Region (Region 8) |
» Federal Register Documents
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» Recovery
Recovery Plan Information Search| Date | Title | Plan Action Status | Plan Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/17/2005 | Recovery Plan for Five Plants from Monterey County, California | View Implementation Progress | Final |
| Date | Citation Page | Title | Document Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/25/2011 | 76 FR 30377 30382 | Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of Species in California, Nevada, and the Klamath Basin of Oregon | |
| 03/25/2009 | 74 FR 12878 12883 | Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of 58 Species in California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah; Availability of Completed 5-Year Reviews in California and Nevada | |
| 02/14/2007 | 72 FR 7064 7084 | Initiation of 5-Year Reviews of 58 Species in California and Nevada; Availability of Completed 5-Year Reviews in California and Nevada | |
| 12/20/2004 | 69 FR 76002 76003 | Recovery Plan for Five Plants From Monterey County, CA | |
| 05/13/2002 | 67 FR 32003 32004 | Notice of Availability of a Draft Recovery Plan for Five Plants From Monterey County, CA, for Review and Comment |
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 03/28/2012 | Hesperocyparis [=Cupressus] goveniana (Gowen cypress) 5-Year Review (2012) |
| 03/31/2008 | Gowen cypress 5-Year Review |
» Critical Habitat
No critical habitat rules have been published for the Gowen cypress.
» Conservation Plans
No conservation plans have been created for Gowen cypress
» Petitions
No petition findings have been published for the Gowen cypress.
» Life History
No Life History information has been entered into this system for this species.
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