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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
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 1 1.1.2 Remove the pigs from Santa Cruz Island. Complete FY 2006 FY 2008 National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy Management: Depredation Control Labor type not yet selected KGN 20190826: Pigs removed by 2005. KGN 20240827: Vegetation and soil continue to improve through passive recovery since pig removal. Cover is greater, and many nativespecies are in greater abundance.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 1 1.2 Minimize the threats from invasive, nonnative plants. Ongoing Current FY 2006 Other Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy Management: Habitat Maintenance and Manipulation Species Expert 1. NPS has established a program to map, monitor, and remove nonnative plants on their lands. 2. Santa Cruz Island Native Plant Restoration Project implemented removal of nonnative trees and weeds with grants from NFWF and PFWP. (CR 11/2005) 3. False brome is currently being managed on Santa Rosa Island within East Point population of Hoffmann's gilia. Brome has not been completely eradicated, additional managment possibly needed (CM 8/2011) 4. FWS funding being allocated to remove invasives around remote pops. of helianthemum greenei (DS 07/2010). 5. False Brome eradication effort for Hoffmann's gilia is suspended; perpetual management of the invasive species is required and funding is not currently available (CD 7/2013). 6. USGS Mapped encroachment of Vinca major population encroachment (on Galium buxifolium); populations have rebounded since Vinca removal began (AJA 8/2015). 8. In 2014, USGS mapped the invasive grass Brachypodium distachyon at the Abalone Rocks population of Hoffmann's gilia, and scoped further control treatments. They surveyed 3.63 ha including and surrounding previously known locations, found 0.30 ha infested (CD 08/2015) KGN 20190830: General invasive plant control continues, especially on TNC property, where remote infestations are targeted, and on NPS land at Scorpion/Smugglers. CIES plantings for seabird restoration are routinely weeded on SBI, EAI, and Scorpion rock. There are currently no programs that target invasives removal/control at listed plant sites. KGN 20210831: Confirmed with NPS that there is no, and has never been, a Weed Management Plan developed for Channel Islands National Park. The plant to develop one starting this calendar year. KGN 20220831. The Nature Conservancy on Santa Cruz Island maintains an annual program of roadside weed control to prevent the spread of weeds within the island, but this does not target the bulk of the weeds that may be adjacent to those work areas. They also support annual helicopter work to control limited populations in remote areas. The lack of effective invasives control on NPS Santa Rosa Island can be seen in expansion of kikuyu grass along the roads, and increasing fennel. KGN 20230825. TNC work on Santa Cruz Island remains the same. NPS still does not have effective weed control. Torilis arvensis and Brachypodium distachyon increasing on both Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa islands. KGN 20240827. TNC work on Santa Cruz Island remains the same. NPS still does not have effective weed control or weed management plan, although VFWO and CHIS have begun talking about funding to write one. Torilis arvensis and Brachypodium distachyon remain increasing on both Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa islands.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 1 1.3.1 Develop and implement a plan to achieve the goals and standards established in the Conservation Strategy. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Management goals have been developed for specific species independently rather than within the framework of the conservation strategy (CR 1/2006) KGN 20190830: No change. KGN 20240827: No change.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 1 1.3.2 Develop guidelines and implement management for each species. Ongoing Current Other Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Management goals have been developed for specific species independently rather than within the framework of the conservation strategy (CR 1/2006) KGN 20190830: No change. KGN 20220831: The Islands of the California Botanical Collaborative has started working on an overall strategy for prioritizing and recovering listed island species. KGN 20240827: No change. Note GABU and DUNE were delisted in Nov 2023.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 1 1.3.3 Revise management guidelines based on information gathered from tasks 2, 3, and 4. Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Management goals have been developed for specific species independently rather than within the framework of the conservation strategy (CR 1/2006) KGN 20190830: No change. KGN20240827: No change.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 1 6.1 Collect seed and/or cuttings for reintroduction efforts. Ongoing Current FY 2014 Other Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy Research: Propagation, Research: Reintroduction Species Expert Seed collection efforts have been carried out for Arabis hoffmannii, Thysanocarpus conchuliferus, Galium buxifolium, Phacelia insularis ssp. insularis, Gilia tenuiflora ssp. hoffmannii, Malacothrix indecora, Arctostaphylos confertiflora. Cuttings have been made from Malacothamnus fasciculatus var. nesioticus. 2. In 2014, USGS renovated the USGS/NPS nursery facility at the Ventura Water Treatment Plant. They plan to use the nursery to raise plants as seed stock for eventual outplanting in recovery populations of Island phacelia and Boechera hoffmannii. The timetable for raising Phacelia insularis depends upon the weather; they have been unable to collect seeds from this species during the recent drought. KGN 20190830: The seeds and living collections in sections 5.1 and 5.2 can also be potentially used for reintroduction. BOHO seed has been grown out at the sewage treatment plant (above) and used in out plantings on Santa Rosa Island. KGN 20210831: 2 recently discovered new genotypes of Malacothamnus have been collected and are being propagated for both ex-situ conservation and eventual outplanting. KGN 20220831: Under a Sec 6 grant, SBBG has been bulking seed of Malacothrix indecora, Malacothrix squalida, Dudleya nesiotica, and Boechera hoffmannii. KGN 20230831: Under a Sec 6 grant, SBBG has been bulking seed of Malacothrix indecora, Malacothrix squalida, Dudleya nesiotica, and Thysanocarpus conchuliferus, and Pentachaeta lyonii, generating over 400k seeds for future restoration efforts. KGN 20240829: No new actions.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 1 6.2 Initiate enhancement, repatriation, or introductions where appropriate. Ongoing Current Other Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected (CR 1/2006) 1. Malacothamnus fasciculatus var. nesioticus cuttings were planted out on Santa Cruz Island in 12/2005. Arabis hoffmanii juvenile plants were outplanted in 4/2004 and seed were outplanted in 12/2005 on Santa Cruz Island. (DS 07/2010) Castilleja mollis juvenile plants were outplanted in 2003 on Santa Rosa Island. Funding being allocated for reintroduction of Island rush-rose (Helianthemum greenei) to San Miguel Island. (DS 08/2011) Reintroduction of Island rush-rose (Helianthemum greenei) to San Miguel Island has not occurred yet. KGN 20190830. Dudleya traskiae has been outplanted on some areas of Santa Barbara Island (2018-2019). Additional Malacothamnus outplantings have been done on SCZ over the last several years. Several Arctostaphylos have been planted in conjuction with the cloud forest restoration project in 2018. Boechera hoffmannii has been outplanted on Santa Rosa Island in 2018. KGN 20210831: 2 recently discovered new genotypes of Malacothamnus have been collected and are being propagated for both ex-situ conservation and eventual outplanting. KGN 20220831: Boechera hoffmannii has been outplanted at several locations on Santa Rosa Island by USGS with generally no establishments of seedlings. KGN 20230831: Continued outplanting and monitoring of BOHO seedlings on SRI by USGS. Monitoring of MAFA outplantings by USGS. KGN 20240829: Continued monitoring of BOHO seedlings on SRI by USGS. Monitoring of MAFA outplantings by USGS.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 2 Establish and implement an inventory program for all species in the recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected BRD continued surveys on Santa Rosa and San Miguel Islands and completed in 1999. BRD surveyed Santa Cruz Island from 2002 to 2005 and will continue in 2006. In 2005, BRD and NPS conducted specific surveys for Arabis hoffmannii on Santa Rosa Island based on computer-assisted habitat models. (CR 1/2006) Surveys for Island rush-rose (Helianthemum greenei) on Santa Catalina Island ongoing. Two new populations reported July 2011 (DS 08/2011). In September 2011, new population discovered on western Santa Catalina. In April 2012 an individual HEGR observed at historical Camp Ridge Rd population on Santa Catalina. Helicopter surveys produced no new populations of HEGR on Santa Rosa or San Miguel Islands in 2011. 14 HEGR populations, around 2,000 individuals, detected on eastern SCZ (DS 07/2012). Weekly surveys ongoing, and monitoring protocol developed. At least one new population of H. greenei discovered in 2012 (DS 07/2013). KGN 20190830: While no comprehensive inventory protocol is maintained, efforts are ongoing to locate historical and new occurrences. These include: 1. NPS surveys for Dudleya traskiae on SBI (2018-2019) 2. TNC rare plant ground surveys for multiple species on SCZ (2016-2019) 3. helicopter surveys specifically for Galium and Crocanthemum on SCZ, SRI, and SMI (2016-present) 4. helicopter assissted releves on SCZ that incidentally found listed species (2015) 5. USGS mapping of Arabis on SRI (2015-2016) 6. and especially a substantial Section 6 grant to multiple partners for ground and helicopter surveys on multiple islands for multiple species (2019-ongoing). KGN 20210831: New populations of several plant species continue to be found, escecially Crocanthemum greenei, Boechera hoffmannii, Galium buxufolium, Malacothamnus fasciculatus, and Dudleya nesiotica, particularly with the Section 6 work, but also in other directed and serendipitous searches. In general there is no comprehensive monitoring of all plant species over all populations among all islands, However, monitoring is particularly good for Phacelia insularis at Carrington, Gilia tenuiflora at Abalone Rocks and Castilleja mollis on Santa Rosa Island. KGN 20220831: There are few taxa (Phacelia insularis at Carrington, Gilia tenuiflora at Abalone Rocks and Castilleja mollis on Santa Rosa Island) that are routinely annually monitored. All other taxa, especially annual plants, should be monitored annually, but are not. The result is that population and species trajectories are difficult to determine.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 3.1 Research on seed production and dispersal mechanisms. Ongoing Current Other Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 1. Research on Berberis pinnata, Malacothamnus fasciculatus var. nesioticus carried out by BRD and SBBG, and funded by BRD and NPS. Demographic monitoring by USGS documents seed production by Phacelia insularis, Gilia tenuiflora hoffmannii, and Castilleja mollis on SRI and Arabis hoffmannii on SRI and SCZ, as does monitoring by NPS on SRI for Arctostaphylos confertiflora. KGN 20180830. No change. KGN 20220831. KGN 20230831: Germination studies on ARCO and MAFA ongoing by SBBG and USGS. Outplanting studies continue for ARHO on SRI. KGN 20240829: NPS has shown that ARCO inflorescence numbers and likely flower, fruit, and seed numbers have increased since deer were removed from SRI.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 3.11 Research on pollinators and vectors in reproduction. Ongoing Current Other Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected KGN 20160830: Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has conducted floral visitor observation for Berberis pinnata insularis at the botanic garden. KGN 20220831: These observations continue. KGN 20230831: Seed dispersal issues for MAFA under investigation by USGS, SBBG, and TNC. KGN 20240829: No updates on pollination or floral visitation.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 3.12 Research on fire management effects on the species and species requirements for fire. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 1. Catalina Island: anecdotal observations on Helianthemum greeneii recruitment after two wildfires and subsequent protection from browse via exclosures. (CR 11/2005) Similar observations on Santa Cruz by McEachern and Wilken after wildfires in 1994 (DS 8/2009). Two new populations of Island rush-rose (Helianthemum greenei) reported on Santa Catalina Island in July 2011 were both in "recently" burned area (DS 08/2011). KGN 20180830: NPS has investigated the effect of ash on Arctostaphyos confertiflora germination without conclusive results. KGN 20210831: SBBG is investigating the effect of liquid smoke on Arctostaphyos confertiflora, Crocanthemum greenei, and Malacothamnus fasciculatus var. nesioticus germination. KGN 20230831: USGS continues effects of smoke compounds on germination of ARCO. KGN 20240829: Seed germination requirements were tested for CRGR by SBBG and ARCO by USGS. Nicking/sanding was effective for both species, while liquid smoke treatment was effective for ARCO but not CRGR. NPS has published a Fire Management Plan.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 3.2 Research on seed dormancy, seed germination, and seedling establishment. Ongoing Current Other Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected 1. Research on Phacelia insularis var. insularis, Gilia tenuiflora ssp. hoffmannii, Malacothrix indecora carried out by BRD and UC Santa Barbara, and funded by NSF. 2. Research on Arabis hoffmanii, Thysanocarpus conchuliferus, Galium buxifolium carried out by BRD and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, and funded by BRD and NPS. 3. Research on Arctostaphylos confertiflora carried out by BRD and NPS (CR 1/2006). NPS and USGS completed a see viability study of SRI manzanita seeds since our 2007 5-year review. NPS and USGS are currently conducting a study to determine the best way to promote germination of SRI manzanita seeds (DS 07/2012). 4. Castilleja mollis seed and seedling studies have been conducted as reported in the 2008 5-year review (CD 07/2013) KGN 20190830: Mapping of Boechera hoffmannii in 2015 at the South Point chaparral by USGS identified microhabitats suitable for germination and establishment of seedlings to reach reproductive maturity. KGN 20210831: SBBG is investigating the effect of liquid smoke and scarification on Arctostaphyos confertiflora, Crocanthemum greenei, and Malacothamnus fasciculatus var. nesioticus germination. USGS is investigating seedling establishment of Boechera hoffmannii on Santa Rosa Island. As part of and continuing from the recent Section grant, seeds are being collected and grown out for banking and restoration, and growing them is giving insites into germination. KGN 20220831. Germination studies continue at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden on germination requirements for Malacothrix indecora and Malacothrix squalida. KGN 20230831: Germination studies on ARCO and MAFA ongoing by SBBG and USGS. Outplanting studies continue for ARHO on SRI. KGN 20240829: Seed germination requirements were tested for CRGR by SBBG and ARCO by USGS. Nicking/sanding was effective for both species, while liquid smoke treatment was effective for ARCO but not CRGR.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 3.3 Research on soil seed bank (viable seed condition in the soils of occupied habitat). Ongoing Current Other Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Research on Arctostaphylos confertiflora carried out by BRD and NPS on Santa Rosa Island. (CR 1/2006) KGN 20190830: NPS has investigated the effect of ash on Arctostaphyos confertiflora germination without conclusive results. KGN 20220831: USGS/SBBG/NPS have been recently attempting soil seed bank surveys, as well as continuing smoke induced germination trials for Arctostaphylos confertiflora. KGN 20230831: Seed bank studies on ARCO and MAFA ongoing by SBBG and USGS. KGN 20240829: SBBG has found that soil seed numbers are higher since 2011 deer removal, but differences are not significant because of high variance and small sample size.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 3.4 Research on effects of soil and vegetation disturbance (gaps in vegetation) on recruitment of seedlings. Ongoing Current Other Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Research on PH, GI, MAID by BRD and UC Santa Barbara, and funded by NSF in 2004 and 2005, and continuing. (CR 1/2006) 2. Since Castilleja mollis is a partially parasitic perennial, a limiting factor to seedling establishment is the presence of perennial shrub hosts (goldenbush) within at least 50 centimeters plant according to the 2008 5-year review (CD 07/2013) KGN 20190830: Experimental mowing and raking by USGS of Phacelia insularis sites in 2015 suggests increased germination in mowed raked areas. KGN 20220831: USGS is investigating differential establishment success of seeds and seedlings of Boechera hoffmannii in different microsites on Santa Rosa Island. KGN 20230821: Increasing discussion on need for open space and artificial disturbance to enhance PHIN, GITE, and MAID. KGN 20240829: no updates.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 3.5 Research on soil distribution of each listed species to assist in prioritizing surveys and potential introduction sites. Ongoing Not Current Other Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected KGN 20190830: No action. KGN 20240829: No change.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 3.6 Research on microsite soil characteristics (pH, texture, hydrology, slope, etc.) of the listed species. Ongoing Current FY 2014 U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Research Species Expert 1. In 2014, UGSG collected field information on Santa Rosa Island populations to plan habitat manipulation for Phacelia insularis recovery (CD 08/2015) 2. In 2014, USGS installed temperature and relative humidity data loggers at Carrington and Jaw Gulch to investigate the relationship between microhabitat and the distributions of Castilleja mollis, C. affinis, and their hybrids KGN 20190830: Data logging continues at Carrington and Jaw Gulch. Otherwise, no change. KGN 20240829: In the past (2015) USGS collected microhabitat correlates for BOHO plants at South Point on SRI. This information has been used successfully for searches on at other locations on SRI (Sierra Pablo, Water Canyon), contrasted with somewhat different trends on SCZ, and used selecting outplanting locations on SRI.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 3.7 Research on effects of experimental removal of nonnative plant species. Ongoing Not Current Other Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Research on Castilleja mollis and vegetation disturbance on Santa Rosa Island in 2003 by BRD and NPS. (CR 1/2006) KGN 20190830: Experimental mowing and raking by USGS of Phacelia insularis sites in 2015 suggests increased germination in mowed raked areas. KGN 20230831: Increasing discussion on need for open space and artificial disturbance to enhance PHIN, GITE, and MAID. KGN 20240829: Discussion on disturbance continues.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 3.8 Research on effects of vegetation management (burning, herbicide use, etc.) on mixed stands of nonnative and target species. Partially Complete FY 2006 FY 2011 Other Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected KGN 20190830: No action. KGN 20220831: No change. KGN 20240829: No change.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 3.9 Research on the relationship between substrate disturbance and invasion by nonnative plants that threaten listed species that require open habitat. Ongoing Not Current Other Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected KGN 20190830: No action. KGN 20230831: Increasing discussion on need for open space and artificial disturbance to enhance PHIN, GITE, and MAID. KGN 20240829: Discussion continues.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 4.1 Identify standards for monitoring listed plants. Ongoing Not Current Other Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected General protocol for monitoring all listed plants on NPS land and NPS-managed lands written in 1996 by BRD. Protocol revised for Santa Cruz Island listed taxa in 2001 and 2002. Additional adaptive management standards written for Arctostaphylos confertiflora and Castilleja mollis on Santa Rosa Island in 1999 by BRD and NPS and outside consultant. KGN 20190830: No change. KGN 20210831: If this has been done uniformly for all species/populations/islands, it is not being implemented. KGN 20220831: No change. One standard should be regular, appropriate interval, monitoring- if these intervals have been established, they are not being followed. KGN 20240829: NPS and USGS are developing a protocol to document and monitor seedlings of ARCO on SRI.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 4.2 Monitor listed plants. Ongoing Current FY 2005 Other Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Species Expert 1. Census-level monitoring for all listed plant of Santa Rosa and San Miguel Islands done in 1996-1999. Censuses conducted on Santa Cruz Island for all listed plants 2002-2005. Annual demographic monitoring done for Gilia tenuiflora spp. hoffmanni, Phacelia insularis var. insularis, and Castilleja mollis on Santa Rosa Island (1995-2005). Annual demographic monitoring for Arabis hoffmannii, Thysannocarpus conchuliferus, Malacothamnus fasciculatus var. nesioticus, Galium buxifolium on Santa Cruz Island (2003-2005). Adaptive management monitoring for Arctostaphylus confertiflora (1998-2005) and Castilleja mollis (2000-2005) on Santa Rosa Island. 2. Surveys/monitoring conducted by NPS/USGS in 2008 for most but not all species in plan (DS 07/2010). 3. FWS funding being allocated for Helianthemum greenei surveys during Fall 2010 on Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel islands, and demographic research on Santa Catalina Island (DS 07/2010). Surveys for Island rush-rose (Helianthemum greenei) on Santa Catalina Island ongoing. Two new populations reported July 2011 (DS 08/2011). NPS and USGS collected demographic data for SRI manzanita each year since our 2007 status review. Following ungulate removal the NPS observed decreased browse of SRI manzanita and increased flower, fruit, and seed production (DS 07/2012). Castilleja mollis surveyed at Carrington Point and Jaw Gulch populations every year excluding 2002. Data recent until 2012 (CD 7/2013). Monitoring protocol developed to monitor 21 populations of HEGR (DS 07/2013). USGS Monitoring at Pelican Bay (Santa Cruz Isl.) population of Galium buxifolium showed significant recruitment in 2014 after Vinca major removal, but drought is affecting seedling survival. Several new populations of G. buxifolium were discovered this year during a helicopter survey (AJA 8/2015). In 2014, USGS monitored Island phacelia on Santa Rosa Island, and confirmed with a Ranger that plants flowered on San Miguel Island (CD 08/2015). In 2014, USGS mapped the Hoffmann's gilia population at Abalone Rocks on Santa Rosa Island (CD 08/2015). In 2014, USGS monitored demography at Carrington and Jaw Gulch populations for Castilleja mollis. KGN 20190830: Annual monitoring continues by USGS for Phacelia insularis, Gilia tenuiflora ssp hoffmannii, and Castilleja mollis on SRI. Twice-yearly monitoring continues by NPS of Arctostaphylos confertiflora on SRI. KGN 20210831: Annual monitoring continues by USGS for Phacelia insularis, Gilia tenuiflora ssp hoffmannii, and Castilleja mollis on SRI. KGN 20220831: Annual monitoring continues by USGS for Phacelia insularis, Gilia tenuiflora ssp hoffmannii, and Castilleja mollis on SRI. Irregular monitoring for all other species. KGN 20230831: Annual monitoring continues by USGS for Phacelia insularis, Gilia tenuiflora ssp hoffmannii, and Castilleja mollis on SRI. Irregular monitoring for all other species. KGN 20240829: Annual monitoring continued by USGS for Phacelia insularis, and Castilleja mollis on SRI. Irregular monitoring for all other species. Monitoring is likely to decrease as Kathryn McEachern of USGS prepares to retire in 2025. NPS and USGS are planning a protocol to survey and monitor ARCO seedlings to get data about recruitment.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 2 5.1 Collect, store, and develop seed banking techniques for the species in this recovery plan. Ongoing Current Other Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected (DS 07/2010).1. Seed collected and stored at SBBG for Arabis hoffmannii, Thysanocarpus conchuliferus, and Galium buxifolium from Santa Cruz Island by BRD in 2004 and 2005. Collections of Dudleya nesioticus and Arabis hoffmannii from Santa Cruz Island made by SBBG in 1999 and 2000 (?). 2. Funding from FWS being allocated to collect seed from island rush-rose on Santa Catalina Island. KGN 20190830: Since 2016, seed for Arabis hoffmannii, Dudleya nesiotica, Thysanocarpus conchuliferus, Helianthemum greenei, Malacothrix indecora, and Galium buxifolium have been collected during rare plant hunts conducted by TNC on SCZ, and deposited at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Dudleya traskiae seed has been collected and held by NPS for restoration efforts on SBI. Seed for Phacelia insularis, Castilleja mollis and Gilia tenuiflora ssp hoffmannii seed have been collected on SRI by USGS and deposited at SBBG. KGN 20210831: A review of conservation seed banks has shown that for all species banking is not comprehensive over species, populations, or islands. Efforts are being made to collect more and from varied locations (Sect 6) and to fund formal banking in a CPC approved site. KGN 20220831: Under a Sec 6 grant, SBBG has been bulking seed of Malacothrix indecora, Malacothrix squalida, Dudleya nesiotica, Gilia teniuiflora ssp. hoffmannii, Phacelia insularis, and Boechera hoffmannii. KGN 20230831: Under a Sec 6 grant, SBBG has made conservation seed bank accessions of ARCO, BOHO, CAMO, CRGR, DUNE, DUTR, GITEHO, MAIN, MASQ, PELY, PHININ, THCO KGN 20240829: Because most species conservation seed bank collections are incomplete over the range and time, seed collection continues as opportunity arises.
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 3 7.1 Establish coordinated resource management group Ongoing Current Other Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, U.S. Department of Defense, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected NPS, BRD, SBBG, and TNC coordinate management and research for listed plants of Northern Channel Islands. KGN 20190830: The Islands of the Californias Botanical Collaborative was established in 2014 to coordinate plant related efforts on the islands, and has quarterly meetings. ICBC consists of USFWS, NPS, USGS, TNC, CIC, USN, SBBG, Mexican partners GECI and CONANP, and other interested parties. KGN 20240829: There have been discussions of developing a comprehensive outline of recovery needs and actions for the CA Channel Islands
Thirteen Plant Taxa from the Northern Channel Islands Recovery Plan F 8 Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office (805) 644-1766 Island malacothrix Malacothrix squalida 3 7.2 Develop and implement a public education program. Not Started Other Santa Catalina Island Conservancy, National Park Service, The Nature Conservancy Work type not yet selected Labor type not yet selected Educational information provided by NPS, TNC, BRD, and concessionaires through lectures, trail maps, brochures, website information, field classes, signage, interpretive programs KGN 20190830: In addition to above, Cal State University Channel Islands has established a research station on Santa Rosa Island which has an active outreach program to their university community and the Ventura County general area. KGN 20240829: CIC has public outreach through newsletter, displays, and other outreach.