Recovery Plan Ad Hoc Report results
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Document ID=600351| 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 |
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| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 2 | 1.1 | Survey small uninhabited islands. | Ongoing Current | Prior to FY 1995 | FY 2020 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, Other | Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife | Research: Population Surveys | Contract, Graduate Student, Internal Field Assistance, Species Expert, Volunteer | Some surveys were completed in the past by Peter Tolson. Limited surveys (one night) were completed in Culebrita and Luis Peña Cay by Island Conservation. No snakes found. | ||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 2 | 1.2 | Survey known populations to determine density and distribution. | Ongoing Current | Prior to FY 1995 | FY 2021 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, Other | Federal Agencies, Other, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, USFWS Regional Office 4, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife | Research: Population Surveys | Contract, Graduate Student, Internal Field Assistance, Species Expert, Volunteer | Yearly surveys in Steven Cay continued in 2023 and addtional limited surveys were completed in Rio Grande. Two-night survey was completed in Culebra 2024, no snakes founds. In 2023-2024, surveys were also completed in Tortola, Jost Van Dike and Virgin Gorda. | ||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 2 | 1.3 | Perform periodic surveys to determine population trends. | Ongoing Current | Prior to FY 1995 | FY 2021 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources | Federal Agencies, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, USFWS Regional Office 4, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife | Research: Population Assessment, Research: Population Surveys | Labor type not yet selected | Consistent surveys are only being conducted in Steven Cay by DPNR and other areas have limited surveys. | ||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 2 | 2 | Life history studies. | Complete | Prior to FY 1995 | FY 2021 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, Other | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, USFWS Research, USFWS Regional Office 4, Other | Research: Demographic Studies | Species Expert | New research changes taxonomy to Chilabothrus granti. Additional genetics samples will be taken as needed. | ||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 2 | 3.1 | Develop public education programs. | Complete | Prior to FY 1995 | FY 2016 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Federal Agencies, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, USFWS Regional Office 4 | Other: Information and Education | Contract, Internal Administrative, Species Expert, Volunteer | The species has been integrated into the Service educational program. | ||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 2 | 3.2 | Develop cohesive recovery plans with local jurisdictions. | Complete | FY 2010 | FY 2016 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Federal Agencies, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, USFWS Regional Office 4 | Management, Other, Research | Species Expert, Contract, Internal Technical Assistance | Service coordinates all activities with DNER and DPNR. | ||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 2 | 3.3.1 | Determine effects of feral cats and mongooses on habitat and populations. | Complete | Prior to FY 1995 | FY 2016 | Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, USFWS Research, USFWS Regional Office 4 | Research: Predation | Internal Field Assistance, Contract, Species Expert, Graduate Student, Volunteer | Last publication on this topics was in 2004. | ||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 2 | 3.3.2 | Control or eradicate feral animals. | Partially Complete | Prior to FY 1995 | FY 2021 | Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources | Federal Agencies, Other, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Virgin Islands Bureau of Environmental Enforcement, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife | Management: Predator and Competitor Control | Contract, Internal Administrative, Species Expert | Eradication was completed in the past in a couple of cays. One cay has been reinvaded by rats. There is potential to eradicate on that cay and other potential sites. Eradication funding has been secured for Savana Island (St. Thomas) with the purpose of establishing a VI boa population there. | ||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 3 | 4.1 | Evaluate populations for removal of boas for transplant. | Ongoing Current | FY 2000 - FY 2004 | FY 2021 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, Other | USFWS Regional Office 4, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, Federal Agencies, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife | Research: Population Assessment, Management: Reintroduction | Internal Administrative, Internal Field Assistance, Species Expert, Volunteer | USVI cay was evaluated and VI boas were taken from that population by NC Zoo for a captive population. Other population will be evaluated for the same purpose. A few animals from St. Thomas have also been sent to the NC Zoo. Population surveys continue in the USVI cay. | ||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 3 | 4.2.1 | Determine potential reintroduction sites. | Partially Complete | Prior to FY 1995 | FY 2020 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Other | Research: Reintroduction | Contract, Graduate Student, Internal Administrative, Internal Technical Assistance, Species Expert | Some areas have been suggested in reports and literature. Savana Island (St. Thomas) and others in Puerto Rico are potential candidates. Main island sites may also be suitable. | ||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 3 | 4.2.2 | Acquire use of sites. | Not Started | Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Federal Agencies, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, USFWS Regional Office 4 | Acquisition | Volunteer | Types of acquisitions to be determined from future surveys. | ||||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 3 | 4.3.1 | Determine captive breeding methodology. | Complete | Prior to FY 1995 | Prior to FY 1995 | Other | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife, USFWS Research, USFWS Regional Office 4 | Research: Dietary Studies, Research: Habitat Requirements, Research: Propagation | Species Expert, Volunteer | Toledo Zoo developed a husbandry manual for the VI boa and has demonstrated plenty experience in captive breeding on VI boa. | ||||||||||
| Virgin Islands Tree Boa Recovery Plan | F | 4 | Caribbean Ecological Services Field Office (939) 320-3135 | Virgin Islands tree boa | Chilabothrus granti | 3 | 4.3.2 | Implement captive breeding and introduction of boas. | Ongoing Current | FY 2017 | FY 2021 | Other | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Endangered Species Division, Puerto Rico Department of Natural Resources, Virgin Islands Division of Fish and Wildlife | Management: Propagation, Management: Reintroduction | Internal Administrative, Internal Field Assistance, Species Expert, Volunteer | NC Zoo has a permit for the USVI and PR population. Funds were secured for the VI boa captive breeding recovery initiative and efforts are ongoing. . |