BOTANICAL RESOURCES REPORT Chetco Wild and Scenic River Mineral Withdrawal Project Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest Gold Beach Ranger District
Clint Emerson District Botanist October 25, 2012
CONTENTS 1 Introduction ...... 2 2 Project and Effects Summary ...... 2 3 Affected Environment ...... 2 3.1 Botanical Resources ...... 3 3.1.1 Threatened, Endangered, Sensitive and survey and Manage Plant and Fungi Species 3 3.1.2 Invasive Plant Species ...... 6 4 Environmental Effects...... 7 4.1 Effects on Botanical Resources ...... 8 4.1.1 Effects on Threatened, Endangered, Sensitive and Survey and Manage Plant and Fungi Species 8 4.1.2 Risk of Invasive Plant Species Spread ...... 9 References ...... 11
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1 INTRODUCTION This report will describe and analyze effects to existing botanical resources within the Chetco Wild and Scenic River Mineral Withdrawal project area. It will cover vegetation related items including Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive (TES) plant and fungi species, Survey and Manage (SM) plant and fungi species, invasive plant species, general vegetation character and unique plant communities and special habitats.
Closely associated resources are described and analyzed in the following specialist’s report: a) Dead and down wood quantities are described in the Wildlife report. b) River and stream morphology and riparian vegetation are discussed in the Hydrology and Fisheries reports.
The Environmental Assessment incorporates and summarizes the information from this report.
2 PROJECT AND EFFECTS SUMMARY Project Summary: Alternative 1 - There are currently four (4) claims within the river segments proposed for withdrawal. None have been validated through a minerals examination. The Chetco Wild and Scenic River Management Plan (1993, pg. 19) identified 16 mining claims in the Scenic river segments and 15 claims in the Recreational segment. Since that time, most claims have been forfeited or found to be null and void. The current mineral segregation (withdrawal) expires on July 31, 2013. New claims could be staked in the project area after July 31, 2013, with no action. On 5/22/2008 Chetco River Mining and Explorations had submitted a Notice of Intent to operate their claims Gold #3 through #8 for a 10 year period. Those claims are currently void, but could be reclaimed if and when the withdrawal is lifted. This Notice of Intent (NOI) could be a good example of what is typically proposed in an NOI.
Alternative 2 - Proposed action: Make a recommendation to the Secretary of the Interior to withdraw from mineral entry for a period of 5 years, in aid of legislation, approximately 5,610 acres of National Forest System lands to protect lands along the Chetco Wild and Scenic River. Withdrawal is subject to valid existing rights.
Effects Summary: Two issues were raised during internal scoping that may affect botanical resources.
a) Potential for invasive aquatic and terrestrial plants to be spread within the project area. b) Potential for Sensitive aquatic and terrestrial bryophytes, lichens and vascular plants to be impacted or extirpated at the population level.
Effects to botanical resources are anticipated to be reduced by implementing the proposed action because of the significant reduction in potential mining operations along the Chetco River. Under either alternative there is a potential for direct and indirect effects from unregulated off highway vehicle use that may occur in or adjacent to new dispersed camping and mining areas.
3 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT This chapter summarizes current botanical resources in the affected area with an emphasis on those components with the potential to be affected by the proposed action. Resources with no potential to be affected may be identified, but are not analyzed in detail. This information provides the baseline needed to understand impacts associated with the project, as described in Chapter 4 of the main body of the EA.
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The scope of the analysis area for botanical resources is:
The 5,610 acre project area that lies within the Chetco Wild and Scenic River Corridor and stretches from the boundary of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness on the east to the edge of Forest Service land on the west. See the map of the project in the EA for the specific area.
3.1 BOTANICAL RESOURCES
3.1.1 THREATENED, ENDANGERED, SENSITIVE AND SURVEY AND MANAGE PLANT AND FUNGI SPECIES Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive Plants and Fungi Forest Service Manual (FSM) chapter 2670 provides policy and direction for the management of TES plants (vascular plants and bryophytes) and fungi (lichens and fungi) and their habitat on Forest Service lands. In particular, chapter 2670 outlines policies that require a Biological Evaluation (BE) report to be written in order to determine and document effects from proposed actions on TES species. The National Forest Management Act (NFMA) and recent direction from the Region 6 Forester has also included direction requiring locally uncommon and narrowly distributed species to be considered within the BE process. This portion of the Botanical Resources report satisfies the BE requirement under Forest Service Manual policy and NFMA.
FSM 2670.31 states the following objectives for conservation and management of plant species listed as Threatened, Endangered or Proposed for listing as Threatened or Endangered:
1. Place top priority on conservation and recovery of endangered, threatened, and proposed species and their habitats through relevant National Forest System, State and Private Forestry, and Research and Development activities and programs.
2. Establish, through the Forest planning process, objectives for habitat management and/or recovery of populations, in cooperation with states, the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries), and other federal agencies.
3. Review, through the biological evaluation process, actions and programs authorized, funded, or carried out by the Forest Service to determine their potential for effect on threatened and endangered species and species proposed for listing.
4. Avoid all adverse impacts on threatened and endangered species and their habitats, except when it is possible to compensate adverse effects totally through alternatives identified in a biological opinion rendered by the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) or Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries); when an exemption has been granted under the act; or when the FWS or NOAA Fisheries biological opinion recognizes an incidental taking. Avoid adverse impacts on species proposed
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for listing during the conference period and while their federal status is being determined.
5. Initiate consultation or conference with the FWS or NOAA Fisheries when the Forest Service determines that proposed activities may have an effect on threatened or endangered species; are likely to jeopardize the continued existence of a proposed species; or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical or proposed critical habitat.
6. Identify and prescribe measures to prevent adverse modification or destruction of critical habitat and other habitats essential for the conservation of endangered, threatened, and proposed species. Protect individual organisms or populations from harm or harassment as appropriate.
FSM 2670.32 states the following objectives for conservation and management of plant species listed as Sensitive:
1. Assist states in achieving their goals for conservation of endemic species.
2. Review programs and activities, as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, by conducting a biological evaluation, to determine their potential effect on sensitive species.
3. Avoid or minimize impacts to species whose viability has been identified as a concern.
4. Analyze, if impacts cannot be avoided, the significance of potential adverse effects on the population or its habitat within the area of concern and on the species as a whole. (The line officer, with project approval authority, makes the decision to allow or disallow impact, but the decision must not result in loss of species viability or create significant trends toward federal listing of the species.)
5. Establish management objectives in cooperation with the states when projects on National Forest System lands may have a significant effect on sensitive species population numbers or distributions. Establish objectives for federal candidate species, in cooperation with the FWS or NOAA Fisheries and the states.
Forest-wide Standards and Guidelines for Special Status Plants (see LRMP IV 26-27, 37) Standards and guidelines applicable at the project level are:
1. Monitor the effects of management activities on TES plant species. If the results of monitoring show a decline in species viability then, alter the management strategy.
2. Analyze the potential effects of all ground disturbing projects on TES plant species and habitat. Mitigate project effects to avoid a decline in species viability at the Forest level.
3. Map, record, and protect essential habitat for TES plant species. Species management guides should be prepared to address the effects of land management activities on local populations
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of TES at a broader scale, and to identify opportunities to enhance and develop habitat locally.
Survey and Manage Plant and Fungi Species In addition to the policies relating to TES species, the Northwest Forest Plan signed in 1994 (hereto referred as the NWFP ROD) amended existing forest plans to include a measure known as Survey and Manage (SM). This measure determined that a number of somewhat unknown species of fungi, lichens, bryophytes and to a lesser extent vascular plants were possibly in peril and needed further inventory in order to determine management strategies that would ensure their population viability.
The original SM provision of the NWFP ROD was amended in 2001, 2004 and was removed completely in 2007. A recent settlement agreement to a lawsuit reinstated the program at the 2001 level of management.
During the past decade most of the SM species have subsequently been moved onto the Region 6 Sensitive species list and have therefore continued to be surveyed for as part of compliance for projects. The exception to this would be the fungi which have proven difficult to inventory for due to the main body of the fungus residing underground and having a sporadic fruiting nature dependent on inconsistent weather patterns. There is not any potential habitat on the Gold Beach Ranger District for any of the fungi species that require pre-disturbance surveys on the 2001 Survey and Manage list. Fungi have continued to be managed at a larger scale instead of conducting pre-disturbance surveys and managing on a site by site basis. Region wide inventories are the main way to acquire new information on these rare and cryptic species.
As an added caveat the 2001 SM ROD stated that if the region wide inventories were not completed within 10 years (by 2011) equivalent effort surveys would be conducted, only in Old Growth forests, during all subsequent years until the ongoing region wide inventories are deemed completed. Equivalent effort refers to the fact that even though fungi are difficult to detect and survey for, the Forest Service will still conduct pre-disturbance surveys and obtain as much data as possible prior to implementing projects, in an effort to conserve as many rare fungi sites as possible. A regional protocol for conducting these surveys was written and requires two years, with visits to the same sites a total of eight times (4 spring visits and 4 fall visits over two years). The potential for mining and associated activities to affect Old Growth forest through a NOI is unknown at this time. If a NOI is deemed to have ground disturbing activities occurring within Old Growth forest then equivalent effort SM fungi surveys would be triggered. This would be determined through the NOI process.
Pre-Field Analysis Based on the applicable laws, policies and procedures outlined above, a review of potential TES and Survey and Manage plant/fungi species sites and habitat was conducted in order to determine the extent of botanical analysis needed for the project.
The National Resource Inventory System (NRIS) database was queried in order to determine if TES and/or Survey and Manage plant/fungi species occur within the analysis area. The results of the data query show that there are currently two Sensitive listed vascular plant species, Siskiyou daisy (Erigeron cervinus) and Gasquet manzanita (Arctostaphylos hispidula), each with one population currently present within the boundaries of the analysis area.
Professional knowledge of TES/SM species and their habitat was used in addition to known environmental variables such as aspect, elevation, slope and canopy cover to determine what species have potential habitat within the analysis area.
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The following table details the TES/SM botanical species that are either known to occur or suspected to occur within the analysis area:
Table 1. Known or Suspected TES/SM Botanical Species within the Analysis Area Species and Category Known or Suspected in the Habitat/Range Analysis Area Arctostaphylos hispidula Known: One location is known from Often, but not always, found on serpentine soils. Found in near the Tin Cup trailhead that leads dense brush fields to rocky openings. A fire dependent Gasquet manzanita to the Chetco River. species that requires heat, smoke and charcoal to stimulate seed germination. Endemic to the western slopes of the R6 Sensitive It is likely that several hundred acres Klamath Siskiyou Mountains from Del Norte County of un-surveyed potential habitat exists California to Curry County Oregon with one disjunct within the analysis area. population in Sonoma County California. Erigeron cervinus Known: One location is known from Usually found on metamorphic rocks along the banks of along the Chetco River. major rivers such as the Rogue, Chetco and Illinois. Siskiyou daisy Occasionally found on rock outcrops outside of riparian areas. It is likely that there is un-surveyed Known from the Klamath/Siskiyo Mountains of Curry and R6 Sensitive habitat along the Chetco river within Josephine counties in Oregon and Del Norte, Trinity and the analysis area. Siskiyou counties in California. Cryptometrium tenerum Suspected: The only known site in Forming small to locally extensive mats on bare, usually Oregon occurs along the Rogue River shaded and humid soil on hillsides, rock outcrops, and Liverwort trail. Very similar habitat to this streambanks. Only one known site in Oregon along the Rogue occurs in the analysis area. River trail in Curry County. R6 Sensitive Dermatocarpon Suspected: Though not known on the An aquatic lichen found on rocks and cobble either fully meiophyllizum RRS NF it is suspected within aquatic emerged in water or in areas intermittently emerged. ecosystems. Lichen
Survey and Manage Category E Scirpus pendulus Suspected: Occurs along the edge of Marshes and wet meadows, river terraces, ditches, 2500 to the Rogue River in very similar 3000 ft. Clackamas, Curry, Jackson, Josephine, Linn and Drooping bulrush habitat to what occurs along the Marion Cos., OR; one site in CA near Yreka. Chetco River. R6 Sensitive Usnea longissima Suspected: Occurs near to the Epiphytic lichen often found in riparian old growth forest this analysis area and prefers humid far south. This species becomes much more common the Lichen riparian forest. Likely to be found in further north you go. Curry county is at the southern end of the analysis area. the range. Survey and Manage Category A
3.1.2 INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES Definition of an Invasive Plant: Those plant species designated as Invasive Plants by the Secretary of Agriculture or by the responsible State official. Invasive Plants generally possess one or more of the following characteristics: aggressive and difficult to manage, poisonous, toxic, parasitic, a carrier or host of a serious insect or disease, or being non-native or newly introduced and not common to the state. Generally species that can survive and reproduce in a natural setting away from landscape areas are considered invasive.
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Further management direction is given in the Siskiyou NF LRMP under forest-wide standards and guidelines item 12-6: "Control of Invasive Plants should be accomplished in cooperation with state, county, and private organizations through Weed Control Districts or Coordinated Resource Management Agreements. Preventive management is critical to an effective control program."
District Rangers are responsible for:
1. Determining the risk of Invasive Plant introduction or spread as part of the NEPA process for proposed actions, especially for ground disturbing and site altering activities.
2. Enforcing closures or prohibition orders issued under 36 CFR parts 261.50 (a) and 261.58 (t) and enforcing contract specifications intended to prevent and control the spread of Invasive Plants.
3. Ensuring that the contracts and permits contain appropriate clauses concerning the prevention or spread of Invasive Plants as described in the Pacific Northwest Region Invasive Plant Program Preventing and Managing Invasive Plants Record of Decision (September 2005).
Current Management Direction for Invasive Plants as stated in the Forest Service Manual 2080, Amendment No. 2000-95-5, effective November 29, 1995 includes the following:
Policy: When any ground disturbing action or activity is proposed, determine the risk of introducing or spreading Invasive Plants associated with a proposed action.
Existing Conditions in the Analysis Area
Very little inventory work has been conducted for invasive plant species within the analysis area. Much of the area is difficult to access due to a lack of road systems. The lack of road systems is a positive thing with regard to establishment of invasive plants.
The only invasive plant species currently known to occur within the analysis area is blackberry (Rubus armeniacus). Blackberry has infested many acres along roadsides, campgrounds and gravel bars within the analysis area, but it is unknown if it has infested any of the undisturbed river bank areas. It is possible that several other invasive species such as Scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius), Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) and English ivy (Hedera helix) can be found within the analysis area.
In general though, the analysis area has not been subjected to very much ground disturbance. The best defense against infestation of invasive plants is maintaining dense native vegetation. Because of the lack of roads/disturbance as well as that the river begins in a wilderness and never passes through agricultural or city boundaries it is probable that there is a very low amount of current infestation within the Chetco River drainage when compared with other riverine systems in the area, such as the Rogue River.
4 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS This chapter assesses the potential effects to botanical resources caused by implementation of each alternative. Analysis mainly focuses on the following key issues and indicators identified in Chapter 2 of the Environmental Assessment:
c) Potential for aquatic and terrestrial invasive plants to be spread within the project area
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d) Potential for Sensitive aquatic and terrestrial bryophytes, lichens and vascular plants to be impacted or extirpated at the population level.
No other issues relating to botanical resources were brought up during internal or external scoping for this project.
4.1 EFFECTS ON BOTANICAL RESOURCES
4.1.1 EFFECTS ON THREATENED, ENDANGERED, SENSITIVE AND SURVEY AND MANAGE PLANT AND FUNGI SPECIES Alt. 1(no action) Effects: Direct and Indirect Effects Based on existing information it is estimated that mining operations would be about 12 per year over the next 20 years. Current activities associated with mining operations that have a potential to directly or indirectly affect Sensitive plants and lichens include suction dredging, driving vehicles and other associated equipment along banks and in the water, establishment of long term camping areas and opening up access points suitable for non-mining related activities such as off highway vehicle (OHV) use.
Dredging- Suction dredging has the potential to affect aquatic lichen, bryophyte and vascular plant species within un-surveyed habitat. The main effect is disruption and removal of suitable colonizing substrate, such as cobble and rocks within and along the banks of the river. The District is usually notified prior to operations, so the District botanist has an opportunity to survey potential habitat. If species of concern are found, design features would apply to mitigate impacts. An example is excluding suction dredging in stretches of the river where regionally Sensitive plants or lichens have been located. With these measures, effects to Sensitive botanical species would not reach a level which could cause the listing of the species under the Endangered Species Act.
Vehicle/machine use within and along river- With proposed mining operations there is the potential for vehicles and machines to be operating within and adjacent to the Chetco River. Potential effects include damaging un-surveyed habitat and the substrates that aquatic and terrestrial lichens, bryophytes and vascular plants colonize. District notification would allow the botanist to survey potential habitat in the operational area. If regionally Sensitive plants or fungi are found, design features to avoid or minimize effects would apply.
Dispersed camping areas- Additional access and use of the Chetco River increases the likelihood that new dispersed camping areas would be developed and used adjacent to mining operations. Potential impacts from this action include placing campsites in areas occupied by Sensitive plants. Because any notification of operations provides the Forest Service a detailed plan of where camps would be located, these impacts can be avoided by conducting a field survey of proposed areas. If Sensitive plants are found, design features would apply to avoid disturbance or destruction of the plants.
Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Access- New access trails and camping areas can lead to increased use by OHVs. These trails may intersect with Sensitive plant populations, but effects cannot be quantified without site specific information, so impacts cannot be easily avoided.
Alt. 2 Effects: Effects would be restricted to an estimated one mining operation per year along the Chetco River if the river is withdrawn from future mineral entry. The types of potential effects would be the same as those described above for Alternative 1; however, the scale would be smaller due to the decrease in mining
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operations under Alternative 2. Miners must still notify the District prior to beginning operations. This process gives the Forest Service time to assess and mitigate potential impacts from the mining project. During this process Sensitive plant and lichen habitat areas can be surveyed and sites protected through design features.
As described above under Alternative 1, the only effect that cannot be avoided through design features is OHV use. This is because the time and location of OHV use cannot be predicted, so surveys for TES/SM botanical species cannot be conducted.
4.1.2 RISK OF INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES SPREAD Issue: Potential for aquatic and terrestrial invasive plant species to be spread.
Alt. 1(no action) Effects: Direct and Indirect Effects The main mechanisms that would lead to negative effects come from the potential to spread invasive plant seed on equipment and vehicles used during operations (such as suction dredges, vehicle tires, equipment, and machinery). Also, there is the likelihood that the ground would be disturbed and left fallow, opening up the possibility for establishment of new invasive populations along the banks and uplands adjacent to the Chetco River.
Dredging- Dredge equipment may contain pieces of invasive plant materials that have been carried from other areas. These aquatic invasive plants (see Appendix B for specific species) are then dislodged and create new populations downstream. To reduce the risk, design features (such as washing all machinery before commencing operations) would be implemented. These mitigation measures would lower the risk to an acceptable level, but would not entirely prevent the spread of aquatic invasive plants.
Vehicle/machine use within and along the river- There is also a risk of spreading upland and riparian invasive plant species by vehicles and machinery (see Appendix B of the Botanical Resources Report for specific species). The primary threat is driving and operating machinery in undisturbed areas along the river and displacing native vegetation. This creates a fallow, un-vegetated ground which allows the growth of invasive plant seeds brought in on vehicles. To mitigate this risk, design features would be included that require the cleaning and inspection of all vehicles and machinery before operations can commence. These measures would reduce the risk of invasion but not eliminate it, so invasive plant species could spread along the riparian and upland areas adjacent to the Chetco River.
Dispersed camping areas- New dispersed campsites have the potential to create optimum habitat and conditions for invasive plants to thrive. Existing dispersed and non-dispersed camping areas along the Chetco River are already known to be colonized by several invasive plant species. Mitigation measures, such as washing and inspecting vehicles and machinery that would be parked in dispersed camping areas, would be implemented to reduce the risk of spreading invasive plants. However, these measures cannot be easily enforced when other users inevitably begin using these camp sites once miners have vacated the area. There is a moderate to high risk of infestation on freshly disturbed soils within these dispersed camp areas. Newly created dispersed camps would be monitored regularly for invasive plant species. If new sites are found, they would be treated immediately to control them while small.
Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Access- OHV’s have been shown to pick up and carry more invasive plant seed off trail than on trails (Taylor et. al., 2011). Mining operators often use OHVs to access their claim through areas vegetated by native species. As a result, there would be a high likelihood of establishment of new infestations of invasive plant species. Because the time and location of OHV use cannot be accurately predicted, measures to prevent spread cannot be effectively implemented. Some invasive plant
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sites would likely be caught during the monitoring of dispersed camp sites, so they would be treated at that time.
Alt. 2 Effects: The effects would be restricted to one mining operation per year. The types of potential effects are described in detail above and are the same under Alternative 2; however, the scale of those effects would be smaller because of the decrease in area disturbed and number of annual operations.
Impacts would be assessed and mitigation measures designed when the claimant notifies the District prior to beginning operations. Surveys for invasive plants would occur and activities would be conditioned on measures to decrease the potential for spread, such as washing equipment and vehicles.
As described under Alternative 1, the time and place of OHV use cannot be predicted so measures cannot be created to prevent the spread of invasive plants. However, the risk of spread would be minimal with one operation occurring annually. Monitoring and treatment of any new invasive plant sites would also be more effective because of the smaller area impacted.
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APPENDIX A: Complete Table of Current Threatened, Endangered, Sensitive, Strategic and Survey and Manage Vascular Plant (118 species), Lichen (47 species), Moss (34 species), Liverwort (13 species) and Fungi (189 species) Species (Total=401 species) for the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (RRSNF). List is from the Region 6 Regional Forester/Interagency Special Status and Sensitive Species Program, December 2011 and the Survey and Manage Settlement Agreement, July 2011. Species either known or suspected to have habitat within the analysis area are highlighted.
Definition of Effects Calls NE = No Effect. This call is only used for species that are federally listed as Threatened or Endangered. All other calls relate to Forest Service Sensitive and Survey and Manage species. NI = No impact. MIIH = May impact individuals or habitat, but will not likely contribute to a trend towards federal listing, or cause a loss of viability to the population or species WIFV = Will impact individuals or habitat with a consequence that the action may contribute to a trend towards federal listing or cause a loss of viability to the population or species BI = beneficial impact N/A = Strategic species, though they may be very rare, do not currently have enough information knowns about them to qualify as Sensitive species and therefore do not require an effects call, unless they are concurrently listed as Survey and Manage. VASCULAR PLANTS Rogue- Listing Siskiyou NF Effects Species Habitat/Distribution Rationale For Determination of Effects Category Occurrence Call Info Growing under myrtle-wood along intermittent stream No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Adiantum jordanii banks, moist draws and within moist rocky crevices. project will occur outside the suspected (California maidenhair Sensitive Documented Elevations less than 3600 feet. Known from about 22 NI distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat fern) occurrences along the Lower Rogue and Lower Umpqua type for this species. river canyons of OR; very common in CA. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Allium bolanderi var. project will occur outside the suspected bolanderi Strategic Documented Rocky clay soils including serpentine; < 1000 m (3280 ft.). N/A distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat (Bolander’s onion) type for this species. On barren to shrub covered rocky serpentine soil and Jeffrey No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Arabis macdonaldiana pine woodlands at 500 to 4000 ft elevation. Range is project will occur outside the suspected (Macdonald’s Endangered Documented confined to the heavily serpentinized bands of soil located NE distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat rockcress) along the far western portion of the CA/OR border within or type for this species. near to the Kalmiopsis Wilderness south to Red Mtn, CA.
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No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Arabis modesta Deep soil on steep slopes, cliffs, shaded canyon ledges; 150– project will occur outside the suspected (Rogue canyon Strategic Documented 500 m (500-1600 feet). Restricted range-Rogue Canyon in N/A distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat rockcress) Josephine Co., near Provolt, Jackson Co.; Siskiyou Co., CA. type for this species. Arabis suffrutescens No suitable habitat within the planning area. The var. horizontalis Peaks in the High Cascades on gravelly or stony slopes and project will occur outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI (Crater Lake dry pumice at 5500 to 8200 feet. distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat rockcress) type for this species. Arctostaphylos Dry rocky ridges and gravelly soils, often on serpentine. One known site occurs near the start of the Tincup hispidula Shrub communities or sparse forest, often growing with A. Trail within the analysis area. It is likely that Sensitive Documented MIIH (Gasquet or Howell’s columbiana. Curry, Douglas and Josephine Cos., OR; south to several hundred acres of suitable habitat occur manzanita) Sonoma Co., CA. within the analysis area. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Open, rocky, subalpine to alpine sites in the high Cascades of Arnica viscosa project will occur outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected S. Oregon and N. California; 2000–2500 m (6500 to 8500 NI (Shasta arnica) distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat feet). type for this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Asplenium On rock outcrops mostly consisting of breccia tuff materials; project will occur outside the suspected septentrionale Sensitive Documented NI in the Cascades at mid to high elevations. distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat (grass-fern) type for this species. Seeps, springs, moist meadows and wet roadside ditches No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Bensoniella oregana along upper slopes and ridges. Range is restricted to the project will occur outside the suspected Sensitive Documented MIIH (Oregon bensonia) Coast and Siskiyou Mountains In extreme SW Oregon and distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat NW California. Elevations 2,800 to 5,200 feet. type for this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Meadows, open forest along streams or around seeps; Survey and project will occur outside the suspected Botrychium 1500–3100 m. Not known from the Siskiyou or Coast Mts., Manage Suspected N/A distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat minganense only suspected on High Cascades RD. Category A type for this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Shady conifer woodland, especially under Calocedrus along Botrychium project will occur outside the suspected Manage Suspected streams; 1500–2100. Not known from the Siskiyou or Coast N/A montanum distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat Category A Mts, only suspected on High Cascades RD. type for this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Grows in deep pumice soils created by the eruption of Mt. Botrychium pumicola project will occur outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected Mazama. Mostly restricted to within or near Crater Lake in NI (pumice grape-fern) distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat the high Cascades mountains of Oregon. type for this species. Calachortus howellii Sensitive Documented Serpentine soil, dry rocky slopes. Low to middle elevations, NI No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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(Howell’s mariposa often on Ceanothus cuneatus covered slopes or in open project will occur outside the suspected lily) Jeffrey pine stands. Restricted to the Illinois River Valley in distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat Josephine County, Oregon. type for this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Moist, grassy areas, lake, bog margins; 1200–2500 m. Calachortus nudus project will occur outside the suspected Strategic Suspected Restricted to the eastern portion of the Klamath-Siskiyou N/A (Shasta star-tulip) distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat Mountains in Oregon and California. type for this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Dry, open serpentine slopes. Confined to an area east of I-5 Camassia howellii project will occur outside the suspected Sensitive Documented between Sexton Mtn. and Merlin with a few outlying NI (Howell’s camas) distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat populations. type for this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Camissonia graciflora Open or shrubby slopes, grasslands, oak woodlands, less project will occur outside the suspected (slender-flowered Sensitive Documented than 4500 feet. Eastern Siskiyou Mts. In Oregon down NI distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat evening-primrose) through California into Baja. type for this species. Carex capitata No suitable habitat within the planning area. The (capitate sedge) Wet meadows and bogs at high elevations. High Cascades project will occur outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI and Great Basin; not expected in Siskiyou or Coast Mts. distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat type for this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Carex comosa Swamps and marshes and other wet places; sea level to project will occur outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI (bristly sedge) 1,200 feet. Patchy distribution throughout N. America. distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat type for this species. Seeps, springs, moist meadows and wet roadside ditches No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Carex crawfordii along upper slopes and ridges. Range is restricted to the project will occur outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI (Crawford’s sedge) Coast and Siskiyou Mountains In extreme SW Oregon and distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat NW California. Elevations 2,800 to 5,200 feet. type for this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Serpentine wetlands/Darlingtonia bogs at 1,300 to 1,800 Carex klamathensis project will occur outside the suspected Sensitive Documented feet. Restricted to Joephine County, Oregon w/isolated NI (Klamath sedge) distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat disjunct population near Redding, CA. type for this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Carex nervina Moist to wet places, often shaded, 3,600 feet and higher. project will occur outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (Sierra nerved sedge) East Klamath-Siskiyou Mts. and Sierra Nevada Mts. distribution, elevation range and/or specific habitat type for this species. Castilleja schizotricha On decomposed granite or marble, 5,000-6,000 feet, north No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Sensitive Documented NI (split-hair paintbrush) aspects, in red-fir forest. Siskiyou crest in Jackson and project will occur well outside the suspected
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Josephine Counties and south into the Red Buttes distribution and/or the known elevation range of Wildnerness. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Rock crevices, base of rocks, rocky slopes, sun to shade. Cheilanthes covillei project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented West Cascades in Jackson Co.; also occurs in CA, NV, UT and NI (Coville’s lip-fern) distribution and/or the known elevation range of AZ. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Rock crevices, foothills to mid-montane. Current known Cheilanthes intertexta project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected sites in Oregon on andesite. Klamath Mtns. In Douglas and NI (coastal lip-fern) distribution and/or the known elevation range of Jackson Cos., OR. Also occur in CA and NV. this species. Chlorogalum No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Open dry places, heavy soils in meadows and woodlands angustifolium project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected below 1,500 ft. 3 sites in Jackson and Josephine Cos., OR, NI (narrow-leaved distribution and/or the known elevation range of more common in CA. amole) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Cicendia Open places, vernally wet meadows; oak savannah. Klamath project will occur well outside the suspected quadrangularis Sensitive Documented Mts., Columbia Basin, Willamette Valley. Also Sierra Nevada NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of (timwort) foothills and Coast Range CA; western S. America. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Found on alluvial terraces within 2nd growth and old Clintonia andrewsiana project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Suspected growth redwood forests. Known sites in OR are historical as N/A (Andrew’s bead-lily) distribution and/or the known elevation range of the species is now considered extirpated. this species. Open woods, wet meadows, road cutbanks generally above No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Collomia mazama 9,000 ft. but found between 4,500-6,000 ft. on the Rogue- project will occur well outside the suspected (Mt. Mazama Sensitive Documented NI Umpqua divide. Southern Cascades in Douglas, Jackson and distribution and/or the known elevation range of collomia) Klamath Cos. this species. Survey and N/A- not Coptis asplenifolia Moist, coniferous forests, seeps, and bogs; 0-1500m; B.C.; No suitable habitat within the planning area. Not Manage suspected on N/A (fernleaf goldthread) Alaska, Wash. known in OR. Category A the RRSNF Coptis trifolia Survey and N/A- not Wet to mesic, coniferous and mixed forests, bogs, willow No suitable habitat within the planning area. Only (three leaf Manage suspected on N/A scrub, and tundra, often associated with mosses; 0-1500m found in northern OR. goldthread) Category A the RRSNF Seeps, springs or streams with relatively cold water, a Corydalis aquae- Survey and N/A- not substrate of gravely sand, upper level canopy closure of 70 No suitable habitat within the planning area. Only gelidae Manage suspected on to 90 percent, and little herbaceous competition. Sites are N/A extends south as far as the Willamette NF in the (coldwater fumewort) Category A the RRSNF between 370 m (1200 ft) and 1310 m (4260 ft) in elevation. Cascades. Along the crest of the Cascades as far south as the
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Willamette NF. Cryptantha milo- No suitable habitat within the planning area. The bakeri Rocky or gravelly slopes, generally coniferous forests below project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (Milo-baker’s 4,500 feet. distribution and/or the known elevation range of cryptantha) this species. Cupressus bakeri (Baker’s cypress) No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Dry forested, brushy or open slopes, usually rocky ground or project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented serpentine soils at 3,800 to 6,000. West Cascades and East NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Siskiyou Mts. south to the Sierra Nevada. this species.
No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Cyperus acuminatus Edges of ephemeral pools, ponds, streams or ditches, below project will occur well outside the suspected (short-pointed Sensitive Suspected 1,200 ft. Klamath Mts. and Willamette Valley in OR. Also in NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of cypress) WA, MT, CA, TX. this species. Cypripedium Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The fasciculatum Survey and Open coniferous forest, sometimes with Pacific dogwood on project will occur well outside the suspected Documented NI (clustered lady’s Manage north facing slopes and elevations 1000-3500 ft. distribution and/or the known elevation range of slipper) Category C this species. Mesic to dry (rarely wet) coniferous, deciduous, and Cypripedium No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and broadleaf evergreen forests, openings, and thickets, around montanum project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Documented shrubs on open slopes; 0--2400 m; Alta., B.C.; Alaska, Calif., N/A (mountain lady’s distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category C Idaho, Mont., Oreg. (Cascade and Siskiyou Mts.), Wash., slipper) this species. Wyo. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Delphinium nudicaule Talus and well drained gravelly soils or rocky slopes. Jackson project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (red larkspur) and Josephine Cos., OR; common in CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Dicentra pauciflora High elevation on rocky to gravelly soils. Josephine Co., OR project will occur well outside the suspected (few-flowered Sensitive Documented NI south to the Sierra Nevada in CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of bleedingheart) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Draba howellii Granitic north facing rock crevices, above 4,000 feet. project will occur well outside the suspected (Howell’s whitlow- Sensitive Documented Restricted to the Klamath-Siskiyou Mts. in SW OR and NW NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of grass) CA. this species. Epilobium oreganum Sensitive Documented Darlingtonia fens and other wet serpentine areas at low NI No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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(Oregon willow-herb) elevations. Josephine Co., OR; CA. project will occur well outside the suspected distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Epilobium Boulder fields, rock crevices and rocky slopes on serpentine project will occur well outside the suspected siskiyouense Sensitive Documented soils at 5,500 to 8,200 feet. Jackson and Josephine Cos., OR; NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of (Siskiyou willow-herb) Siskiyou and Trinity Cos., CA. this species. In OR occurring in openings of PSME/LIDE forest; No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Ericameria disturbance and fire are necessary for germination. 1200- project will occur well outside the suspected arborescens Sensitive Documented NI 2700 ft. Known from 6 sites in Curry Co., OR; abundant in distribution and/or the known elevation range of (goldenfleece) CA. this species. In rocky places or crevices on solid rock. Also in open areas, medium to high elevations and sometimes glaciated areas. There is one known location of this species within River and stream banks at lower elevations, usually near the analysis area. Habitat for this plant species Erigeron cervinus Sensitive Documented MIIH (Siskiyou daisy seeps or vernally wet areas. Siskiyou Mts. of Curry and occurs sporadically along the Chetco River corridor Josephine Cos., OR and Trinity, Del Norte and Siskiyou Cos., within the analysis area. CA. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Erigeron petrophilus High elevation serpentine slopes and cliffs. Jackson and project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (cliff daisy) Josephine Cos., OR; CA Klamath and Coast Range. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Gravelly ridges and talus slopes at moderate to high Eriogonum lobbii project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented elevations. Not generally found on serpentine soils. Curry NI (Lobb’s buckwheat) distribution and/or the known elevation range of and Josephine Cos., OR; more common in CA. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Erythronium howellii Open woods, often on serpentine or in ecotonal areas. project will occur well outside the suspected (Howell’s adder’s- Sensitive Documented NI Illinois Valley OR south to Trinity Mts. in CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of tongue) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Eschscholzia Dry flats and brushy slopes below 3,500 feet. Josephine and project will occur well outside the suspected caespitosa Sensitive Suspected NI Douglas Cos., OR. Throughout CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of (gold poppy) this species. Sensitive & Coniferous forest at elevations of 152 to 457 m (500 to No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Eucephalis vialis Survey and 1,500 ft). Typically the species occurs on dry, upland sites project will occur well outside the suspected Documented NI (wayside aster) Manage dominated by P. menziesii. Interior valley species ranging distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category A from Linn Co., OR to Del Norte Co., CA. this species.
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Open woods or at edges of meadows. In mid to upper No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Frasera umpquaensis elevation true fir dominated forests or mixed conifer forests project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Documented N/A (Umpqua swertia) (4,000 to 6,000 feet). Rogue-Umpqua divide with small distribution and/or the known elevation range of disjunct pops. Into Trinity Co., CA. this species. Open, dry low elevation sites in mixed oak-madrone No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Fritillaria gentneri woodlands, ponderosa pine woodlands, chaparral, and No project will occur well outside the suspected Endangered Documented (Gentner’s fritillary) grasslands 1,000 to 5,000 ft. Often found on ecotones. Effect distribution and/or the known elevation range of Jackson and Josphine Cos., OR; Siskiyou Co., CA. this species. Moist, cold, coniferous forests in the silver fir or mountain Galium Survey and N/A- not hemlock plant associations, in wet canopy gaps. Northerly kamtschaticum No suitable habitat within the planning area. Not Manage suspected on aspects, from 643-967 m (1930-2900 feet) in elevation N/A (boreal bedstraw) known or suspected in Oregon. Category A the RRSNF Circumboreal; in PNW AK to WA Cascade Range, does not
extend south of Snoqualmie Pass No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Sub-alpine wet meadows between 3,500 and 6,500 ft. Gentiana newberryi project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected Central Cascade’s OR south through the Sierra Nevada in CA NI (Newberry’s gentian) distribution and/or the known elevation range of and NV. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Wet mountain meadows on granitic soils, 3,900 to 6,200 Gentiana plurisetosa project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented feet. Josephine Co., OR; Siskiyou, Trinity and Del Norte NI (elegant gentian) distribution and/or the known elevation range of Cos., CA. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Gentiana setigera Serpentine wet meadows and Darlingtonia bogs, seeps on project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (Waldo gentian) slopes at elevations below 3,800 feet. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Stream banks, roadsides, open slopes, forest openings 3,000 Hackelia bella project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected to 6,000 feet. Klamath Mts. and w Cascades Jackson Co., NI (beautiful stickseed) distribution and/or the known elevation range of OR; n CA. this species. Hastingsia bracteosa No suitable habitat within the planning area. The var. atropurpurea Wet meadows, rocky seeps, serpentine Darlingtonia fens at project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (purple flowered rush- lower elevations. Illinois Valley Josephine Co., OR. distribution and/or the known elevation range of lily) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Hastingsia bracteosa Wet meadows, rocky seeps, serpentine Darlingtonia fens at project will occur well outside the suspected var. bracteosa (large Sensitive Documented NI lower elevations. Illinois Valley Josephine Co., OR. distribution and/or the known elevation range of flowered rush-lily) this species.
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No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Hieracium horridum Rocky places, crevices; 1350–3300 m; OR, CA & NV. project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI (shaggy hawkweed) High Cascades, Sierra Nevada. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Horkelia hendersonii Dry ganitic flats and rubbly talus slopes 6,000 to 7,000 feet. project will occur well outside the suspected (Henderson’s Sensitive Documented Known from Mt. Ashland in OR; and from one location in NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of horkelia) Siskiyou Co., CA. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Horkelia tridentata Dry, open coniferous forest on granitic or igneous soils, project will occur well outside the suspected ssp. tridentata (three- Sensitive Documented 1,000 to 8,000 feet. Ashland area only in OR; Sierra Nevada, NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of toothed horkelia) Cascade Range and Modoc Plateau in CA. this species. Moist sites, stream sides in coniferous forests. Often in open Iliamna latibracteata or partial shade, disturbed ground, often recently burned. Potential suitable habitat is present but the species (California globe- Sensitive Documented NI Elevation 300-4000 ft. Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson and was not detected during surveys. mallow) Josephine Cos., OR; south to Humboldt Co., CA. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Rocky slopes, coniferous and mixed forests, chaparral, 600- Keckiella lemonii project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented 6000 feet. Klamath Mts. in Jackson and Josephine Cos., OR; NI (bush beardtongue) distribution and/or the known elevation range of CA, NV more common. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Rocky or gravelly ridges or benches at higher elevations, Lewisia leana project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented often on serpentine soils. Klamath Mts. in Curry, Josephine, NI (Lee’s lewisia) distribution and/or the known elevation range of Douglas and Jackson Cos., OR; south to Fresno Co., CA. this species. Gaps and openings usually created by disturbance events; No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Lilium kelloggii redwood forests, brushfields and roadsides. <3,500ft . project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Suspected N/A (Kellogg’s lily) Currently thought to be extirpated in OR; more common in distribution and/or the known elevation range of N CA, Del Norte and Humboldt Cos. this species. Limnanthes floccosa No suitable habitat within the planning area. The spp. bellingeriana Vernal meadows/pools in full sun, basalt scablands 1,000- project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (bellinger’s meadow 4,000ft. Jackson and Klamath Cos., OR; Shasta Co., CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of foam) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Limnanthes gracilis Vernally wet meadows and stream edges, valleys and project will occur well outside the suspected var. gracilis (slender Sensitive Suspected foothills, sometimes serpentine soils, <2,500ft,. Douglas and NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of meadow foam) Josephine Cos., OR, particulary the Illinois Valley. this species. Lomatium cookii Endangered Suspected Alluvial silt or clay deposits over serpentine bedrock, alluvial NI No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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(Cook’s lomatium) meadows, moist grasslands and along seasonal streams project will occur well outside the suspected restricted to the Rogue and Illinois Valleys of Jackson and distribution and/or the known elevation range of Josephine Cos., OR. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Lomatium engelmanii Gravelly serpentine slopes in coniferous forest and open project will occur well outside the suspected (Englemann’s desert Sensitive Documented areas at mid to high elvations (3,000-6,000). Sisiyou Mts. NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of parsley) Josephine Co., OR; Siskiyou & Trinity Cos., CA. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Lotus stipularis Open forest, stream beds, ditches, chapparal and logged project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (stipuled trefoil) areas below 4,000ft. Josephine Co., OR; throughout CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Lupinus lepidus var. Sub-alpine, dry, gravelly openings on granitic soils in full sun project will occur well outside the suspected ashlandensis Sensitive Documented at or near ridges (>7,000ft.). Known from one pop. on Mt. NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of (Mt. Ashland lupine) Ashland, Jackson Co., OR. this species. Dry openings, edges of forest, open woods, on granitic and No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Lupinus tracyi metavolcanic soils at mid to high elevations. Known from a project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (Tracy’s lupine) few sites in the Siskiyou Mts of Curry and Josephine Cos., distribution and/or the known elevation range of OR; Siskiyous in CA. this species. Vernally moist meadows and seeps on serpentine No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Meconella oregana and/orgravelly/sandy soils. BC continuing south to the east project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI (white fairy poppy) Cascades to central California w/spotty populations distribution and/or the known elevation range of occurring. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Mimulus bolanderi Burns, openings in chaparral (especially Ceanothus cuneatus project will occur well outside the suspected (Bolander’s Sensitive Documented NI brush fields) & disturbed areas 1,000-2,500ft. distribution and/or the known elevation range of monkeyflower) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Mimulus congdonii Oregon white-oak, wedgeleaf ceanothus and whiteleaf project will occur well outside the suspected (Congdon’s Sensitive Suspected Manzanita chaparral 1,000-3,000ft. Applegate Valley in OR; NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of monkeyflower) Sierra foothills and Coast Range in CA. this species. Rocky, open serpentine scrub forest, chaparral, woodlands No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Monardella purpurea and montane forest, 1,400-4,000ft. Curry, Jackson and project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Documented N/A (Siskiyou monardella) Josephine Cos., OR; to central CA in Coast Range and distribution and/or the known elevation range of Klamath Mts. this species. Navarretia No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Sensitive Suspected Vernal pools; < 2100 m. OR and CA interior valleys. NI leucocephala ssp. project will occur well outside the suspected
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leucocephala (white distribution and/or the known elevation range of flowered navarettia) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Nemacladus capillaris Dry slopes, burned areas, volcanic outcrops; 400–2100 project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI (slender nemacladus) m. Jackson Co.,OR; more common throughout CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Open fens, wet meadows, marsh edges, grassy shores, Ophioglossum pusilum Sensitive Suspected pastures and roadside ditches. Occurs sporadically NI No suitable habitat within the planning area. (Adder’s tongue) throughout the PNW spread across to the East Coast. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Pellaea Rocky dry areas, rock crevices and under boulders often on project will occur well outside the suspected andromedifolia Sensitive Suspected NI steep slopes . S OR to Baja CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of (coffee fern) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Pellaea mucronata Rocky dry areas, all elevations. Josephine and Jackson Cos., project will occur well outside the suspected ssp. mucronata (bird’s Sensitive Suspected NI OR; CA, NV and Mexico. distribution and/or the known elevation range of foot fern) this species. Vernally moist depressions in heavy, poorly drained soils. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Perideridia Oak and Pine woodlands at low to mid elevations in the project will occur well outside the suspected erythrorhiza Sensitive Documented NI Cascades, serpentine habitats in the Siskiyous. Douglas, distribution and/or the known elevation range of (red rooted yampah) Klamath, Josephine & Jackson Cos., OR. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Phacelia leonis Rocky to sandy openings in coniferous forests. Ultramafic project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (Siskiyou phacelia) soils 3,900 to 6,500ft. Josephine Co., OR; Klamath Mts. CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Dry foothills on the west slope of the Sierra Nevada, and in No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Pinus sabiniana the coast ranges, nearly ringing the Central Valley of project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Documented NI (gray pine) California; 30--1900m. Handful of populations in OR that distribution and/or the known elevation range of may be from cultivation. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Pilularia americana Vernal pools, mud flats, lake margins, reservoirs. Rare project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI (American pillwort) throughout OR, CA and central and SE USA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Plagiobothrys No suitable habitat within the planning area. The figuratus ssp. Vernally moist, rocky, open areas in grassland meadows. project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI corallicarpus (coral Jackson and Josephine Cos., OR. distribution and/or the known elevation range of seeded allocarya) this species.
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No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Plagiobothrys greenei Vernally wet areas, and along trails and roads. Jackson and project will occur well outside the suspected (Greene’s popcorn Sensitive Suspected NI Josephine Cos., OR; CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of flower) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Platanthera orbiculata Survey and N/A- not Mesic to wet coniferous and deciduous forest, fen forest; 0-- project will occur well outside the suspected var. orbiculata (lesser Manage suspected on 1500 m. Not currently known in OR. Mostly in Canada N/A distribution and/or the known elevation range of round-leaved orchid) Category A the RRSNF extending down into WA and ID on the west coast. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Dry Douglas-fir and Ponderosa pine forest. Known from a Poa rhizomata project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected handful of sites in Jackson and Lane Cos., OR; Trinity and NI (timber bluegrass) distribution and/or the known elevation range of Siskiyou Cos., CA. this species. Polystichum Creek banks and canyons in redwood and mixed evergreen No suitable habitat within the planning area. The californicum forests, rocky open slopes to 3000 ft. Known from a few project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI (California sword- disjunct pops. In Douglas, Linn, Curry and Coos Cos., OR; distribution and/or the known elevation range of fern) common in CA. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Rafinesquia californica Open sites in scrub, woodland; often common after fire; project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI (California chicory) 100–1500 m, rare in OR, common throughout CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Rhamnus illicifolia Chaparral and oak woodlands below 5,000ft. Jackson Co., project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (redberry) OR; common in CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Rhynchospora Moist to wet meadows, swales, seeps, stream banks, project will occur well outside the suspected capitellata (brownish Strategic Suspected flatwoods, fens, and bogs; 0–1600 m. Known from 1 site in N/A a Sphagnum bog near Brookings, OR; scattered sites distribution and/or the known elevation range of beakrush) across continental US. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Ribes divaricatum var. Coastal bluffs, forest edges; 5–1485 m. Known from a project will occur well outside the suspected pubifloroum (straggly Sensitive Suspected handful of sites along the lower Rogue River in OR; more NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of gooseberry) common in CA. this species. Romanzoffia No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Sunny vernally wet, mossy (esp. Bryum miniatum), rocky thompsonii project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented hillsides at 750-6,000ft. Douglas, Jackson, Lane, Linn, NI (Thompson’s distribution and/or the known elevation range of Marion Cos., in foothills and west Cascades of OR mistmaiden) this species. Rorippa columbiae Sensitive Suspected Wet seasonal inundations in riparian, lakeshore, vernal pool, NI No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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(Columbia cress) ditch and playa habitats from near sea level to 5,300ft. PNW project will occur well outside the suspected endemic. Only 11 known pops. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Saxifragopsis No suitable habitat within the planning area. The fragariodes Rocky crevices, often in rock gardens, 4500 to 9000 ft. Curry project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (joint-leaved and Josephine Cos., OR; CA & WA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of saxifrage) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Scheuzeria palustris Floating mats, bogs, lake margins 1400–2000 m. CA to to project will occur well outside the suspected var. americana Sensitive Documented NI Alaska, e N.America. distribution and/or the known elevation range of (American scheuzeria) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Schoenoplectus Quiet relatively shallow water. Lakes, ponds, marshes. project will occur well outside the suspected subterminalis (water Sensitive Documented Scattered in CA and OR to AK and east NE Canada and many NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of clubrush) eastern states. this species. There are no known sites currently in the analysis Marshes and wet meadows, river terraces, ditches, 2500 to area. Suitable habitat occurs along the banks of Scirpus pendulus Sensitive Documented 3000 ft. Clackamas, Curry, Jackson, Josephine, Linn and MIIH the Chetco River within the analysis area. There is (drooping bulrush) Marion Cos., OR; one site in CA near Yreka. potential that unknown populations may be impacted. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Sedum moranii Rock outcrops in lower canyons. Found on greenstone project will occur well outside the suspected (Rogue River Sensitive Documented outcrops on west or southwest slopes. Rogue River Canyon, NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of stonecrop) Josephine Co., OR. this species. Mostly within the range of Redwoods. Occurs in disturbed No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Sidalcea malachroides areas and clearings along the coast below 2,000ft. Coastal project will occur well outside the suspected (maple-leaved Strategic Suspected N/A northern CA. Two historic sites in Oregon are no longer distribution and/or the known elevation range of sidalcea) extant. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Sidalcea malviflora Coastal. Open woodlands, openings within mixed forests, project will occur well outside the suspected ssp. patula (coast Sensitive Documented meadows, or grassy places at low elevations. Often NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of checker bloom) serpentine. From Coos Co. OR south to Humboldt Co. CA. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Silene hookeri ssp. Oak woodland rocky knolls and slopes, often on serpentine, project will occur well outside the suspected bolanderi (Bolander’s Sensitive Documented NI below 5,000ft. Josephine Co., OR; NW CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of catchfly) this species. Silene hookeri ssp. Strategic Suspected Serpentine soils, chaparral, conifer forest; 100–800 m. N/A No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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serpentinicola Klamath Range CA. project will occur well outside the suspected (serpentine catchfly) distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Chaparral, oak/pine woodlands, meadows and brush fields Solanum parishii project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented in dry PSME or QUGA communities. Jackson, Josephine Cos., NI (Parish’s horse-nettle) distribution and/or the known elevation range of OR; south to Baja. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The South or west facing slopes on disturbed open, sunny Sophora leachiana project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented habitat. Mixed conifer hardwood vegetation. Endemic to NI (western sophora) distribution and/or the known elevation range of small area in Josephine Co., OR. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Streptanthus Serpentine or metamorphic (Franciscan formation), project will occur well outside the suspected glandulosus (common Sensitive Suspected rocky, gen barren slopes, chaparral openings, steep NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of jewel flower) woodland; 150–1400 m. OR and CA. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Streptanthus howellii Dry rocky serpentine slopes in open conifer/ hardwood project will occur well outside the suspected (Howell’s Sensitive Documented NI forests from 1000 to 4500 ft. SW OR, NW CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of streptanthus) this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Dry exposed ridges in gravelly granitic and serpentine flats, Tauschia howellii project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented in coniferous forests at high elevations (6,600-7,100ft). NI (Howell’s tauschia) distribution and/or the known elevation range of Jackson Co., OR; Siskiyou Co., CA. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Trillium kurabayashii Coniferous forest, woodland, and chaparral at low to mid project will occur well outside the suspected syn. = angustipetalum Sensitive Documented elevations. Lower Rogue canyon Curry Co., OR; sporadically NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of (Siskiyou trillium) through CA. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Utricularia minor In ponds or bogs in shallow, standing or slow moving water. project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI (lesser bladderwort) Circumpolar in distribution. Several counties in OR. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Viola primulifolia ssp. Serpentine Darlingtonia fens at lower elevations. Curry and project will occur well outside the suspected occidentalis (western Sensitive Documented NI Josephine Cos., OR; Del Norte Co., CA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of bog violet) this species. Wolffia columbiana Free floating in quiet water. Widely distributed throughout No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Sensitive Suspected NI (Columbia water- N. America. project will occur well outside the suspected
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meal) distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species.
No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Zigadenus fontanus Dry, open to partial shade, on south-facing slopes and project will occur well outside the suspected (small-flowered death Sensitive Suspected NI ridgelines. distribution and/or the known elevation range of camas) this species.
MOSSES RRS National Listing Forest Effects Species Habitat/Distribution Rationale For Determination of Effects Category Occurrence Call Info Forming mats on dry and exposed to moist, shaded igneous No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Andreaea rocks, montane to subalpine. Endemic to the Pacific project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented NI schofieldiana Northwest. Southwestern British Columbia to Siskiyou and distribution and/or the known elevation range of Del Norte counties, California. this species. Earth cliff crevices, on tussock tundra with seeps and late No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Anomobryum snow melt areas, and on granitic outcrops. Widespread in project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Suspected N/A julaceum the temperate regions of the Northern and Southern distribution and/or the known elevation range of Hemispheres. this species. Forms small glossy, golden yellow-green mats on rotten Survey and N/A- not logs, stumps and the bases of red alder (Alnus rubra) trees in Brotherella roellii Manage expected on mixed low elevation deciduous and coniferous forest edges, N/A Not expected in Oregon. Category E the RRSNF usually in floodplains. Endemic to the Pacific Northwest, known only from SW BC and WA. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Found ephemerally in the subalpine zone in montane wet project will occur well outside the suspected Bruchia bolanderi Strategic Documented meadows and along moist stream banks in the Cascade N/A distribution and/or the known elevation range of Range between 3500 and 5000 feet. this species. Forming sods or occurring as individuals among other No suitable habitat within the planning area. The mosses, on both acid and basic rocks and soil in shaded to project will occur well outside the suspected Bryum calobryoides Sensitive Documented NI exposed boulder fields, montane to alpine meadows, cliffs, distribution and/or the known elevation range of and outcrops. Elevations range from 3,000 to 7,000 feet. this species. A pioneer on dry, mineral-poor soil (sandy, pumice, or No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Buxbaumia aphylla Strategic Suspected clayey) and well-decayed wood, in exposed to shaded sites N/A project will occur well outside the suspected in forests, cutbanks of trails and roads, and recovering distribution and/or the known elevation range of
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burns. Mostly 4,000 to 6,000 in the high Cascades. this species. Forming mats on rocks in perennial or intermittent streams, Codriophorus Potential suitable habitat is present but the species Sensitive Suspected and in the spray zone of waterfalls, between 400 and 11,000 NI depressus was not detected during surveys. feet elevation. Habitats are subject to scour at high water. Shaded, moist rocks and cliffs along shady streams or in No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Codriophorus forests, often in the splash zone, but never aquatic 1000- project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Suspected N/A rysyzardii 6000 feet; PSME, TSHE, PISI forests. Endemic to distribution and/or the known elevation range of northwestern North America, from Alaska to Oregon. this species. Rock outcrops, calcareous and volcanic boulders, fields, and No suitable habitat within the planning area. The cliffs in runoff areas, in low to moderate elevations (200- project will occur well outside the suspected Didymodon norrisii Strategic Suspected N/A 1500 m). Endemic to Western North America. Known only distribution and/or the known elevation range of from CA, OR (Jackson Co.) and BC. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The On soil in shaded crevices in igneous rocks, along ridge tops project will occur well outside the suspected Encalypta brevicollis Sensitive Documented with frequent fog penetration. Curry Co., OR; historic sites in NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of WA; throughout Canada. this species. Soil on ledges and in crevices on cliffs, reported from both igneous and siliceous substrates (Horton 1983; Hedderson No suitable habitat within the planning area. The and Brassard 1992). Sites may be subject to frequent fog project will occur well outside the suspected Encalypta brevipes Sensitive Documented NI penetration. Circumboreal. In the Pacific Northwest known distribution and/or the known elevation range of from Alberta, British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. this species.
Occurring as individual plants or forming small sods on seasonally wet, exposed soil in seeps or along intermittent No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Entosthodon streams. It is usually hidden among grasses, other mosses, project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI fasicularis and litter. Habitats known to the author and described by distribution and/or the known elevation range of McIntosh (2005) are grassland, oak savanna, grassy balds, this species. and rock outcrops. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Forming small cushions on igneous or serpentine rocks, project will occur well outside the suspected Grimmia anomala Strategic Documented shaded or in crevices of exposed rocks, 4000-7000 ft. N/A distribution and/or the known elevation range of Circumboreal occurring in several states. this species. Forming mats and small hummocks in medium to rich No suitable habitat within the planning area. The montane fens with calcareous groundwater. Circumboreal, project will occur well outside the suspected Helodium blandowii Sensitive Documented NI extending south in the Cascade Range and Sierra Nevada to distribution and/or the known elevation range of California. this species. Hygrohypnum Strategic Documented Irrigated emergent, acidic rocks in montane streams; low to N/A No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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alpinum moderate elevations, 200--850 m ; B.C.; Alaska, Calif., project will occur well outside the suspected Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Washington; Europe distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Trunks and branches of conifers and occasionally on alder trees along exposed, higher elevation coastal ridges in No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and N/A- not Iwatsukiella Washington and Oregon. Globally this species occurs in project will occur well outside the suspected Manage expected on N/A leucotricha Japan and adjacent eastern Asia. In the Pacific Northwest it distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B the RRSNF is known from the coastal areas of Alaska,British Columbia, this species. and Oregon. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Forming turfs in medium to rich montane fens 5000-6000ft. project will occur well outside the suspected Meesia uliginosa Sensitive Documented One of several species of so-called "brown mosses" that NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of occur in mineral-rich fens. Circumboreal distribution. this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The On boles of redwood trees in moist old growth or mature Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Orthodontium gracile Documented second growth forest. Within the range of redwoods from NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of sw OR south to central coast CA. Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The On boles of redwood trees in moist old growth or mature Orthodontium project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented second growth forest. Within the range of redwoods from NI pellucens distribution and/or the known elevation range of sw OR south to central coast CA. this species. Occurs on damp to moist soil, soil over rock, peaty banks, No suitable habitat within the planning area. The humid cliffs, rarely on tree bases and logs that may be project will occur well outside the suspected Oxystegus tenuirostris Strategic Suspected occasionally flooded. Sea level to sub-alpine. Widely N/A distribution and/or the known elevation range of distributed in the world but with very few sites in the this species. Columbia Gorge in OR. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Medium to rich montane fens where it grows submerged to Pseudocalliergon project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected emergent in pools or on saturated ground, 5000-6000 feet. NI trifarium distribution and/or the known elevation range of Circumboreal but rare throughout much of its range. this species. Wet soil along the edge of ditches or among tree roots No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Ptychostomum subject to inundation, wet seepage beside gravel runway, on project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Documented N/A cyclophyllum silty-clay wet area of muskeg, on tundra. Widely distributed distribution and/or the known elevation range of in world, only a few sites in OR from Jackson Co. this species. Survey and No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Racomitrium Occurs in Europe and Asia. Not known from N. America. Manage N/A N/A project will occur well outside the suspected aquaticum See Codriphorus rhyzardii for this species in N. America. Category E distribution and/or the known elevation range of
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this species. Occurs in coniferous forests in Oregon mostly at mid to high Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The elevations. It is known from low-gradient riparian zones Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Rhizomnium nudum Suspected within old-growth stands of silver fir with scattered Shasta NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of red fir (Abies magnifica var. shastensis). The understory is Category B this species. often very sparse. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Moist lowland forest and in most crevices and caves. On project will occur well outside the suspected Schistostega pennata Suspected NI Manage mineral soil in shaded pockets of overturned tree roots. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category A this species. Occurs on bedrock material or very large boulders along the margins of perennial river systems. It is frequently No suitable habitat within the planning area. The submerged but is usually exposed during periods of low project will occur well outside the suspected Scouleria marginata Strategic Suspected N/A water flow. The rock material may be granitic or volcanic in distribution and/or the known elevation range of origin but must be large enough so it will not be moved this species. during turbulent floodwater events. Forming green sods on old dung of herbivores, or on soil No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Splachnum enriched by dung, in peatlands or other wetlands. The project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Suspected NI ampulaceum sodden, decomposed dung will scarcely be visible, or may be distribution and/or the known elevation range of completely humified. this species. Forming green sods on old dung, rotten wood, or on soil enriched by dung on roadsides, trails, in dry to moist Potential suitable habitat is present but the species Tayloria serrata Sensitive Documented coniferous forest of various age classes including early seral, NI was not detected during surveys. and in wetlands. Decomposed dung may be scarcely visible or completely humified. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and N/A- not Inhabits well rotted stumps and logs in shaded, humid project will occur well outside the suspected Tetraphis geniculata Manage expected on N/A locations at low to mid elevations. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category A the RRSNF this species. Growning on rocks and trees, often in shaded, damp No suitable habitat within the planning area. The locations in mixed Doug-fir/western hemlock forest with Thamnobryum project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Suspected Acer macrophyllum British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, N/A neckeroides distribution and/or the known elevation range of Oregon, and Washington in PNW; world wide distribution this species. but rare. Medium to rich montane fens where it favors slightly No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Tomentypnum nitens Sensitive Documented elevated sites such as logs, stumps, or hummocks formed by NI project will occur well outside the suspected Vacccinium uliginosum and Betula glandulosa. Circumboreal. distribution and/or the known elevation range of
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this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Calcareous cliffs from sea-level to alpine elevations. project will occur well outside the suspected Tortella fragilis Strategic Suspected N/A Widespread world distribution. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The On soil, tree roots, and sheltered ledges and crevices of rock project will occur well outside the suspected Tortula mucronifolia Sensitive Documented outcrops and cliffs at 5000-7000ft. ABMAS/ABCO forest. NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere. this species. On exposed to shaded soil, rocks, sand, or gravel in dry or No suitable habitat within the planning area. The moist situations. Reported from trails, roadsides, picnic project will occur well outside the suspected Triquetrella californica Strategic Suspected areas, playgrounds, and rock outcrops from sea level to N/A distribution and/or the known elevation range of about 1600 feet elevation, within 10 miles of the coast. this species. Endemic to CA and OR, very rare globally. LIVERWORTS RRS National Listing Forest Effects Species Habitat/Distribution Rationale For Determination of Effects Category Occurrence Call Info No suitable habitat within the planning area. The On peaty soil at relatively high elevations (> 5500' asl) in the Anastrophyllum project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Documented Tsuga mertensiana zone. Can be found on ledges or at the N/A minutum distribution and/or the known elevation range of base of cliffs. Circumboreal distribution. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Usually restricted to poor fens containing Sphagnum. Also Calypogeia project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented found in serpentine influenced Darlingtonia fens growing NI sphagnicola distribution and/or the known elevation range of among other liverworts (Sphagnum not present). this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Sphagnum bogs and fens at mid to high elevations. Cephaloziella project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Documented Widespread in boreal zone; very rare in OR w/only a few N/A spinigera distribution and/or the known elevation range of sites. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Found emergent to sub-emergent in clear cold montane Chilocyphus project will occur well outside the suspected Sensitive Documented streams flowing through meadows as well as forest. 5,000- NI gemmiparus distribution and/or the known elevation range of 7,000ft. Only 7 localities known, 5 of them are in Oregon. this species. Cryptometrium Forming small to locally extensive mats on bare, usually Not currently known within the planning area but Sensitive Documented MIIH tenerum shaded and humid soil on hillsides, rock outcrops, and suitable habitat is present. Occurs along the Rogue
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streambanks. In Oregon between sea level and 1000 feet River Trail in very similar habitat to what is elevation. available along the Chetco. Tends to occur in either Western hemlock/Douglas-fir stands Strategic & with western red cedar present or Sitka Spruce older forests Survey and Potential suitable habitat is present but the species Diplophyllum plicatum Suspected stands. It occurs in areas that sustain year-round cool NI Manage was not detected during surveys. habitats with high humidity which are fairly common along Category B the immediate coast and in the Coast Range. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and N/A- not Found in cool, moist sites in a variety of forest types, often project will occur well outside the suspected Herbertus aduncus Manage expected on N/A on moist cliffs in OR. More common in AK, BC and WA. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E the RRSNF this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Sphagnum bog and fens at higher elevations in the montane Harpanthus project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Suspected boreal zone. Widespread around the northern hemisphere N/A flotovianus distribution and/or the known elevation range of in boreal and montane regions. this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Occurs on well-shaded, rotten wood and humic soil at low Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Kurzia makinoana Suspected elevations, especially on stream terraces, darlingtonia bogs, NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of floodplains, and other cool, moist forest locations. Category B this species. Restricted to streams with relatively fast moving water and No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Marsupella Survey and rocky bottoms; in subalpine, montane situations. project will occur well outside the suspected emarginata var. Manage Suspected N/A Widespread around the northern hemisphere in boreal and distribution and/or the known elevation range of aquatica Category B montane regions. this species. Forming shaded to partly exposed mats on a variety of rock No suitable habitat within the planning area. The types (siliceous, calcareous, and metamorphic) and trunks of project will occur well outside the suspected Porella bolanderi Sensitive Suspected Quercus, Umbellularia, and Acer macrophyllum (Piippo and NI t distribution and/or the known elevation range of Norris 1996). In the Pacific Northwest, known elevations this species. range from 500-3000 feet. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Found on rotting wood and moist soil at the edge of very Tritomaria Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected clear and cold springs in the high Cascades of OR. Arctic NI exsectiformis Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of circumboreal distribution. Category B this species.
Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Occurs on wet humus over boulders, shaded cliffs, soil over Tritomaria Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected exposed rock surfaces, decaying branches at the fringes of NI quinquedata Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of spray zones, and among heather on slopes. Category B this species.
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LICHENS RRS National Listing Forest Effects Species Habitat/Distribution Rationale For Determination of Effects Category Occurrence Call Info Grows in areas of frequent maritime fog on exposed trees No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and (especially Sitka spruce and shore pine) and shrubs growing Bryoria project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected on coastal windswept dunes, rocky headlands, and in one NI pseudocapillaris distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category A case, coastal mountains, up to 500 meters (1600 feet) above this species. sea level within 15 km (10 miles) of the ocean Grows on exposed trees (especially Sitka spruce and shore No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and pine) and shrubs on forested, coastal, windswept dunes and project will occur well outside the suspected Bryoria spiralifera Manage Suspected NI headlands at or near sea level within 3 km (2 miles) of the distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category A ocean this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The On bark and wood of conifers in forests of coastal bays, project will occur well outside the suspected Bryoria subcana Sensitive Suspected streams, dune forests, and high precipitation ridges and NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of summits within 50 km (30 mi) of the ocean. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and On bark or wood of trunks and twigs of coniferous trees and project will occur well outside the suspected Buellia oidalea Manage Suspected broad-leaved trees and shrubs along the immediate Pacific NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E coast, in open places such as dunes and salt marshes. this species. On lignum or occasionally bark of conifer trees or lignum of No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and oak logs and stumps, also fenceposts, especially in the open project will occur well outside the suspected Calicium abietinum Manage Suspected ecotone between forests and meadows. This species is NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B mostly found in sparsely forested regions. this species.
Forming small crusts on bark of living Abies grandis, No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Pseudotsuga menziesii, Quercus sp., Sequoia sempervirens project will occur well outside the suspected Calicium adspersum Manage Suspected and Thuja plicata at or below 2,000 feet elevation usually NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E occurs in relatively open stands in drier microhabitats where this species. sheltered from precipitation. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and N/A- much Grows primarily on the bark of alder, and occasionally on project will occur well outside the suspected Cetrelia cetrariodes Manage NI further north mossy rock. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E this species. Chaenotheca Survey and Suspected Found on the bark of TSHE, THPL and other conifer species. NI No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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chrysocephala Manage project will occur well outside the suspected Category B distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Chaenotheca project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected Found on the bark of TSHE, THPL and other conifer species. NI ferruginea distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Chaenotheca project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected Found on the bark of TSHE, THPL and other conifer species. NI furfuracea distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category F this species. Sensitive & Usually in shaded moist situations, esp. close to the base of Chaenotheca Survey and Potential suitable habitat is present but the species Documented trunks. On old THPL, PIEN trunks, decorticated stumps and NI subroscida Manage was not detected during surveys. dry twigs of Picea under canopy. Category E No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Chaenothecopsis project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected Found on the bark of TSHE, THPL and other conifer species. NI pusilla distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The On decaying bark or wood at the base of conifer trees and Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Cladonia norvegica Suspected on decaying logs in humid forests, from sea level to 1300m NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of elevation Category C this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and On bark of hardwood trees and shrubs, including Garry oak, project will occur well outside the suspected Collema nigrescens Manage Documented NI canyon live oak, big-leaf maple, cottonwood, and vine maple distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category F this species. Fresh water aquatic. Seepy terraces, slopes and riparian Not known within the analysis area but suitable Dermatocarpon Sensitive Suspected edges with ALRU, PSME, TSHE, and Acer spp. and on granite MIIH habitat exists throughout. Impacts could come meiophyllizum rocks along stream edges. from in water dredging. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Fuscopannaria Not known in Pacific Northwest. Previously mis-identified as project will occur well outside the suspected Manage N/A NI saubinetii this species but is now known as F. pacifica. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E this species. Occurs on large PISI on windswept forested headlands. Also No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Heterodermia Sensitive Suspected in coastal redwood forests, low coastal scrub. Conifers in NI project will occur well outside the suspected leucomela hyper-maritime localities. distribution and/or the known elevation range of
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this species. Sensitive & Restricted to the immediate coast on twigs of Picea No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Heterodermia Survey and sitchensis on ridgetops exposed to ocean winds in old- project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected NI sitchensis Manage growth temperate rainforest with TSHE. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E this species. Grows as an epiphyte on mountain hemlock, western No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and N/A- not hemlock, Pacific silver fir, Douglas-fir and subalpine project will occur well outside the suspected Hypogymnia duplicata Manage expected this fir in old-growth forests of the western Cascades, Olympics NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category C far south and Coast Range, primarily between 330 and 1660 m (1100- this species. 5450 ft) elevation. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and N/A- not project will occur well outside the suspected Hypogymnia vittata Manage expected in Not known in Oregon. NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E Oregon this species. Within a few kilometers of the ocean and less than 1500 feet No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and in elevation in Hypotrachnya project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected Picea sitchensis forest or open dunes and wetlands NI revoluta distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E supporting scattered trees and shrubs; or exposed rocks. this species.
On bark of trees and shrubs, and on decaying wood No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Lecanora (including redwood fenceposts) in dry, open deciduous or project will occur well outside the suspected caesiorubella ssp. Strategic Documented N/A coniferous woodland, chaparral, and salt marsh from sea distribution and/or the known elevation range of merrillii level to about 1500 ft elevation this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Siliceous, usually igneous rocks, often andesite; in crevices project will occur well outside the suspected Lecanora pringlei Strategic Suspected or sheltered faces of large, exposed outcrops; sometimes on N/A distribution and/or the known elevation range of the underside of rocks or overhangs. >5500 ft. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Lecidea dolodes = On bark of conifers and decaying wood in mature, dry, open project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Suspected N/A Schaeraria dolodes forests. 1,500 to 11,000 feet elevation. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Leptogium burnetiae project will occur well outside the suspected Manage N/A Not suspected this far south. NI var. hirsutum distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E this species. Sensitive & On bark of Alnus, Salix, Picea, rotten logs and rocks in very No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Leptogium cyanescens Suspected NI Survey and humid areas either near the coast or in dense riparian areas. project will occur well outside the suspected
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Manage In the PNW known from 2 localities in OR, 1 each in WA , BC distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category A and AK. this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Shaded and humid bark of hardwood trees in riparian areas. Leptogium Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Documented In southern Oregon and northern California the substrate is NI teretiusculum Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of Quercus spp. In Idaho, the substrate is riparian Populus. Category E this species. Old-growth coniferous forests w/PSME and ABAM. Mossy Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The boulders on Lobaria linita var. Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected north-facing rock outcrops. Grows on rock and boles of NI tenuoir Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of conifers. Category A this species.
Sensitive & Forms small colonies on free-living green algae or leprose No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Microcalicium Survey and lichens growing in drier microhabitats such as on bark, project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected NI arenarium Manage wood, root, and rock faces that are sheltered from distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B precipitation. this species. Found in moist old-growth forests with a coastally- No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and influenced climate. Strongly associated with riparian areas in project will occur well outside the suspected Nephroma bellum Manage Suspected NI old-growth forest. Often found on the branches of distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category F hardwoods. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Nephroma isidiosum Manage N/A Not known from the continental United States. NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Old growth and younger forests of Pseudotsuga menziesii Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Nephroma occultum Documented and Tsuga heterophylla in the Cascade Range below NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of approximately 3000 feet. Category A this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and On exposed coastal trees, shrubs (less often rock), always project will occur well outside the suspected Niebla cephalota Suspected NI Manage within sight or sound of the ocean. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category A this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Moist lowland habitats, largest populations for OR and WA project will occur well outside the suspected Pannaria rubiginosa Suspected NI Manage in coastal thickets of old shrubs on wet deflation plains. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E this species. Survey and Low elevation moist forests on soil, moss, rocks, logs, and No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Peltigera pacifica Documented NI Manage tree bases. project will occur well outside the suspected
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Category E distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Noncalcareous rock, in exposed, dry, or shaded and damp No suitable habitat within the planning area. The habitats. In southwestern Oregon it occurs on basalt in dry project will occur well outside the suspected Peltula euploca Strategic Suspected NI Quercus and Pinus ponderosa associations, and on at edges distribution and/or the known elevation range of of vernal pools. this species. Oregon Coast No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Range Often on hardwood boles and branches in riparian forest. project will occur well outside the suspected Platismatia lacunosa Manage Excluded NI Also found in conifer forest both in 2nd and old growth. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E From this species. Management No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Pseudocyphellaria Coastal conifer forest and ericaceous scrub, mostly within a project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected NI perpetua few km of the ocean. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category A this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The N/A – not Pseudocyphellaria Survey and Mesic to moist old growth forest. Lower to mid canopy on project will occur well outside the suspected expected this NI rainierensis Manage conifer wood and bark. Southern extent is Lane Co., OR. distribution and/or the known elevation range of far south. Category A this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The On bark, twigs, and wood of conifers, hardwoods, shrubs, project will occur well outside the suspected Ramalina pollinaria Sensitive Suspected and rarely rock along the immediate coast. Forest types are NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Picea sitchensis and Tsuga heterophylla associations. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The On bark of trees and shrubs, and on decaying wood in dry, project will occur well outside the suspected Sigridea californica Strategic Suspected NI open deciduous or coniferous woodland and chaparral. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Stenocybe clavata Manage N/A Not known from Oregon. NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category A this species. Sensitive Confined to forested headlands and dunes of the No suitable habitat within the planning area. The and Survey coastal fog belt, especially on capes or peninsulas. It project will occur well outside the suspected Teloschistes flavicans Suspected NI and Manage occurs on exposed branches, twigs, and boles of Sitka distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category A spruce and shore pine. this species. Sensitive & Not expected this far south. Only known as far south as the No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Tholurna dissimilis N/A NI Survey and central Oregon Cascades. project will occur well outside the suspected
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Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Usnea hesperina = U. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected On conifers near the coast. NI schadenbergiana distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category E this species. There are no known sites within the analysis area Survey and Coast Range on deciduous trees and shrubs as well as PSME. but suitable habitat exists throughout the area. Usnea longissima Manage Documented Often in or near riparian settings or on ridge tops above MIIH Impacts are likely to be minimal considering this is Category A rivers. an epiphytic species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The project will occur well outside the suspected On large boulders and rock faces in sub-alpine to alpine distribution and/or the known elevation range of Usnea lambii Strategic Suspected NI areas of the high Cascades. this species.
FUNGI RRS National Listing Forest Effects Species Habitat/Distribution Rationale For Determination of Effects Category Occurrence Call Info No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and N/A- Species Acanthophysium Saprophytic or parasitic fruiting on recently dead twigs of project will occur well outside the suspected Manage occurs much NI farlowii Abies, Psuedotsuga and Tsuga; fruits in spring. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B father north this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Occurs principally in coastal Sitka Spruce (50%) and Western Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Albatrellus avellaneus Suspected Hemlock (38%) series, old growth forest, at elevations of NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of 112-1094 (411) feet. Category B this species. Strategic No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Presumed mycorrhizal with Tsuga spp.. Found on Umpqua Albatrellus and Survey project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected NF in sugar pine/Doug fir/Incense Cedar forest in a boulder NI caeruleoporus and Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of field at 3,000 ft. Fruits September-November. Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The project will occur well outside the suspected Albatrellus dispansus Strategic Suspected Lignicolous occurring under TSHE, PIMO, ABGR and THPL. N/A distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species.
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Under conifers or mixed coniferous forests associated with No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Abies, Picea, Pinus, Pseudotsuga, Tsuga or Castanopsis. project will occur well outside the suspected Albatrellus ellisii Manage Suspected NI Fruits October-January.In Oregon and Washington: occurs distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B principally in White Fir series (52%). this species. Sensitive No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Occurs principally on soil in Pacific Silver Fir (44%) and and Survey project will occur well outside the suspected Alpova alexsmithii Suspected Mountain Hemlock (44%) series at elevations of 2742-5764 NI and Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of (4851) feet. Category B this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Associated with Abies concolor or A. magnifica; possibly project will occur well outside the suspected Alpova olivaceotinctus Suspected NI Manage fruits yearlong. Endemic to California and Oregon. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. Occurs principally in soil and litter in Western Hemlock Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The (44%), Tan Oak (31%) and Sitka Spruce (19%) series at Arcangeliella Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Documented elevations of 20-3039 feet. Associated species include NI camphorata Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of Douglas fir, western hemlock, Pacific madrone, and incense Category B this species. cedar. Endemic to Oregon and Washington. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Associated with various Pinaceae spp. in mixed forests Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Arcangeliella crassa Suspected containing ABCO, ABMAS, PICO, PIJE and PIPO. 2,000-2,200 NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of ft. Endemic to California. Category B this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Associated with various Pinaceae spp. in mixed forests Arcangeliella Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected containing ABMAS and PIPO. 5000 feet and up. Endemic to NI lactarioides Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of California. Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Grows parasitically on Russula and Lactarius spp. in Asterophora project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected coniferous forest. Widespread but locally uncommon in the NI lycoperdoides distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B Northern Hemisphere. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Grows parasitically on Russula and Lactarius spp. in Asterophora project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected coniferous forest. Widespread but locally rare in the NI parasitica distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B Northern Hemisphere. this species. Lignicolous, scattered to densely gregarious on decayed No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Baeospora Abies spp. logs, sometimes buried deep within the logs, at project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected NI myriadophylla mid to higher elevations. Widely distributed but rare to distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B uncommon in North America and Europe. this species.
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No suitable habitat within the planning area. The project will occur well outside the suspected Balsamia alba Strategic Suspected Unknown. NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Strategic & Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Balsamia nigrens = B. Survey and various Pinaceae spp. particularly Pinus jeffreyi and project will occur well outside the suspected Documented NI nigrenscens Manage Pseudotsuga menziesii at low to mid elevations. Endemic to distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B California and Oregon. this species. Associated with roots of Abies spp., particularly A. magnifica No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and in the Sierra Nevada mountains, and A. lasiocarpa in project will occur well outside the suspected Boletus haematinus Manage Suspected NI Washington, in subalpine forests (cool and wet). Fruits distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B August-October. Endemic to California and Washington. this species. Sensitive & In humus, associated with the roots of mixed conifers (for No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and example Abies grandis, Pseudotsuga menziesii), and project will occur well outside the suspected Boletus pulcherrimus Documented NI Manage hardwoods (Lithocarpus densiflorus). Fruits in July- distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B December. Endemic to the Pacific Northwest. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The project will occur well outside the suspected Brauniellula albipes Strategic Suspected Unknown NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Occurs principally in Pacific silver fir (73%) and Western Hemlock (23%) series on noble fir and true fir decadent Sensitive & trees, snags, and stumps greater than 1 meter dbh. Species No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Bridgeoporus Survey and occurs at elevations of 298-4328 (3354) feet, lower in project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected NI nobilissimus Manage Washington and at higher elevations in Oregon (above 2800’ distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category A in Oregon). Other woody associates include Douglas fir and this species. Vaccinium sp. Sporocarp is visible yearlong.Endemic to Oregon and Washington, occurring in the Cascade Range. Solitary, scattered, rooting in deep humus under conifers No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and (primarily Abies and Picea). Often very near to the coast. Catathelasma project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected Distributed from the Pacific Northwest southward to NI ventricosa distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B northern California and in the Rocky Mountains and this species. Southwestern mountains. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The project will occur well outside the suspected Cazia flexiascus Strategic Suspected unknown NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species.
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Solitary, scattered in hummus in mixed woods, more No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and prevalent in coastal forests. Widespread but locally project will occur well outside the suspected Chalciporus piperatus Manage Suspected NI uncommon in the Northern Hemisphere. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category D this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Chamonixia Survey and Solitary, scattered or in groups or small clusters in humus project will occur well outside the suspected Documented NI caespitosa Manage and soil (buried) under live oak. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Solitary to gregarious in soil under trees in the woods; Choiromyces Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Documented known only from western North America, numerous in the NI alveolatus Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of Sierra Nevada, also occurs along the coast. Category B this species. N/A- Not No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with suspected or project will occur well outside the suspected Choiromyces venosus Manage various Pinaceae spp., particularly Pseudotsuga menziesii NI documented distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B and Tsuga heterophylla at low elevation. on the RRSNF this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with Chroogomphus project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected various Pinaceae spp., particularly Tsuga mertensiana at NI loculatus distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B 1,400 m elevation. this species. Strategic No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Gregarious to caespitose on water-soaked coniferous wood, Chrysomphalina and Survey project will occur well outside the suspected Documented bark chips, debris (occasionally found on hardwood mixed NI grossula and Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of with colonized coniferous wood) in mixed forests. Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Scattered to gregarious on soil or duff, under mixed conifers. project will occur well outside the suspected Clavariadelphus ligula Manage Documented NI Widespread in Europe and North America. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. Solitary to gregarious or in caespitose clusters of two or No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Clavariadelphus three sporocarps; on soil or duff under mixed deciduous- project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Documented NI occidentalis coniferous forests or deciduous forests. Distributed across distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B western North America. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Clavariadelphus Scattered to gregarious on soil or duff, under mixed conifers. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Documented NI sachalinensis Widespread in Asia, Europe, and northern North America. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. Clavariadelphus Strategic & Suspected Scattered to gregarious on soil or duff, under mixed conifers. NI No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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subfastigiatus Survey and Distributed across western North America. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Clavariadelphus Scattered to gregarious on soil or duff, under mixed conifers. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Documented NI truncatus Widespread in Asia, Europe, and North America. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Clavulina castanopes project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Suspected Usually occurs on wood or bark. NI var. lignicola distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Parasitic and saprophytic; solitary or as overlapping clusters project will occur well outside the suspected Climacocystis borealis Strategic Documented at the base of and on roots of living conifers and on logs and NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of stumps; found year-round. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms gregarious to subcaespitose sporocarps in duff, project will occur well outside the suspected Clitocybe senilis Manage Suspected NI restricted to conifer forests. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms gregarious to subcaespitose sporocarps in fairy rings project will occur well outside the suspected Clitocybe subditopoda Manage Suspected on needle beds of Picea spp. And Pinus spp., in coastal to NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B mid-elevation conifer forests. this species. Usually found scattered to gregarious on fallen conifer logs; No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and in California on Abies logs soon after melting snow above project will occur well outside the suspected Collybia bakerensis Manage NI 2,500 m elevation in the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Ranges; distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B in Washington on Tsuga logs. this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Collybia racemosa = Gregarious, on rotting or mummified remnants of agarics or Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Dendrocollybia Documented seldom in nutrient-rich leaf mulch, in forests. Widespread in NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of racemosa the Northern Hemisphere but always locally rare. Category B this species. Parasitic on various Elaphomyces species, including E. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Cordyceps cervinus, E. granulatus, E. muricatus, and E.variegatus. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI ophioglossoides Widespread but locally uncommon in the Northern distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B Hemisphere. this species. Cortinarius Survey and Solitary to gregarious in coastal to montane conifer forests No suitable habitat within the planning area. The NI barlowensis Manage up to at least 1200 m elevation. Widely distributed in project will occur well outside the suspected
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Category B western Washington and Oregon. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Cortinarius Sporocarps usually occur in association with the roots of project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI boulderensis various Pinaceae spp. Endemic to Oregon and Washington. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and On soil, solitary to gregarious or in widely scattered groups project will occur well outside the suspected Cortinarius cyanites Manage in conifer forests. Widely distributed in the Northern NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B Hemisphere in conifer, hardwood, and mixed forests. this species. Caespitose or gregarious in moist to wet habitats with No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Cortinarius conifers, including Picea sitchensis, Thuja plicata, Tsuga project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI depauperatus heterophylla. Infrequent in northern California, Oregon, and distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B Washington, also in Europe. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with Cortinarius project will occur well outside the suspected Manage the roots of Abies concolor, A. bifolia, A. magnifica, Picea NI magnivelatus distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B engelmannii, and P. ponderosa above 1,500 m elevation. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Cortinarius Sporocarps usually occur in association with the roots of project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI olympianus various Pinaceae spp.; Enemic to the Pacific Northwest. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Cortinarius project will occur well outside the suspected Manage unknown NI speciosissimus distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Cortinarius tabularis Manage unknown NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Sporocarps usually occur in association with the roots of project will occur well outside the suspected Cortinarius umidicola Manage NI various Pinaceae spp. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. Survey and Solitary, scattered, gregarious or cespitose; sometimes No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Cortinarius valgus Manage locally abundant under Abies amabilis, Picea sitchensis, NI project will occur well outside the suspected Category B Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Tsuga heterophylla. Occurs in distribution and/or the known elevation range of
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west-side forests of Oregon and Washington. Also known this species. from the Rocky Mountains and in Europe. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Sporocarps usually occur in association with the roots of project will occur well outside the suspected Cortinarius variipes Manage NI various Pinaceae spp. Endemic to Washington. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with Cortinarius Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected the roots of Abies magnifica and possibly other Abies spp. NI verrucisporus Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of Above 1,000 m elevation. Endemic to California. Category B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with project will occur well outside the suspected Cortinarius wiebeae Manage the roots of Pseudotsuga menziesii and Pinus ponderosa NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Category B above 1,200m elevation. Endemic to Oregon. this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Occurs on Picea spp. needles and coniferous debris. Endemic project will occur well outside the suspected Cudonia monticola Documented NI Manage to western North America. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Scattered with various mosses (Polytrichum, Dicranella) in project will occur well outside the suspected Cyphellostereum laeve Manage forests. Widespread but locally uncommon in the Northern NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Hemisphere. this species. Sensitive & Sporocarps usually occur in association with the roots of No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Dermocybe Survey and various Pinaceae spp. In CA it is found in stable dunes with project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected NI humboldtensis Manage dense VAOV and shorepine. Endemic to California and distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Oregon with only 5 known sites in the world. this species. Strategic & Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and the roots of Lithocarpus densiflorus, Pseudotsuga menziesii, project will occur well outside the suspected Destunzia fusca Suspected NI Manage and Tsuga heterophylla below 1,000m elevation. Endemic to distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B California and Oregon. this species. Sensitive & Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and the roots of Abies grandis, Arbutus menziesii, Lithocarpus project will occur well outside the suspected Destunzia rubra Suspected NI Manage densiflorus, Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Sequoia distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B sempervirens below 650 m elevation. Endemic to California. this species. Survey and No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Forms resupinate sporocarps and is saprophytic on dead Dichostereum boreale Manage NI project will occur well outside the suspected coniferous wood; associated with white-rot of fallen trees. Strategy B distribution and/or the known elevation range of
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this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with Elaphomyces project will occur well outside the suspected Manage the roots of assorted Fagaceae in Europe and with Pinus NI anthracinus distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B ponderosa in Oregon. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Elaphomyces project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Suspected unknown NI decipiens distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Elaphomyces project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Documented unknown NI reticulatus distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with Elaphomyces Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected the roots of Pinus contorta and Tsuga mertensiana at high NI subviscidus Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of elevation (2,200 m) Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with project will occur well outside the suspected Endogone acrogena Manage NI the roots of Abies lasiocarpa. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and the roots of Picea sitchensis, Pseudotsuga menziesii, and project will occur well outside the suspected Endogone oregonensis Manage NI Tsuga heterophylla below 350 m elevation. Endemic to distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Oregon. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Widespread, and sometimes locally abundant in moist project will occur well outside the suspected Entoloma nitidum Manage NI western conifer forests where it occurs on humus and litter. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Found among sticks and debris under hardwoods and project will occur well outside the suspected Fayodia bisphaerigera Manage conifers. Distributed across Western North America, also in NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Denmark. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with project will occur well outside the suspected Fevansia aurantiaca Manage various Pinaceae spp., particularly Abies lasiocarpa and NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Pseudotsuga menziesii. Endemic to Oregon. this species.
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Single to gregarious, found with moss attached to dead No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and roots, stems and leaves of mosses, saprobic or possibly project will occur well outside the suspected Galernia atkinsoniana Manage NI parasitic, in Picea spp. and Pseudotsuga menziesii forests. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere. this species. Gregarious on mosses in sphagnum bogs. Also sometimes No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and found on the mucky humus in sphagnum bogs or on project will occur well outside the suspected Galerina cerina Manage NI colonizing mosses in burned areas. Widely distributed in the distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Northern Hemisphere. this species. Single to gregarious, attached to the base of the mosses and No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and lower dead stems and roots; also in the soils close by project will occur well outside the suspected Galerina heterocystis Manage NI Ranunculus spp. Various grasses mixed with mosses seem to distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy E be its preferred neighbors. this species. Scattered to gregarious, apparently exclusively found in No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and sphagnum bogs, at low to moderately high elevations. project will occur well outside the suspected Galerina sphagnicola Manage NI Widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere but not distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy E known from Washington, Oregon or California. this species. Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and the roots of Abies grandis, A. lasiocarpa, Tsuga mertensiana, project will occur well outside the suspected Gastoboletus imbellus Manage with an understory of Antennaria lanata, Fragaria sp., NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Pachistima myrsinites, Sorbus sitchensis, and Vaccinium sp. this species. At 1,650 m elevation. Endemic to Oregon. Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and the roots of assorted Pinaceae above 1,350 m in elevation, project will occur well outside the suspected Gastroboletus ruber Manage particularly Abies amabilis, A. procera, A. magnifica var. NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B shastensis, Pinus monticola, or Tsuga mertensiana. Endemic this species. to Oregon and Washington. Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Gastroboletus the roots of various Pinaceae above 1,550 m elevation, project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI subalpinus particularly Abies magnifica, Pinus albicaulis, P. contorta, distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B and Tsuga mertensiana. Endemic to California and Oregon. this species. Hypogeous to emergent, scattered to grouped in lowland No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and forests of Picea sitchensis-Tsuga heteropylla and Gastroboletus project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Pseudotsuga menziesii to montane and subalpine Abies, NI turbinatus distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Picea and Pinus spp. Distributed across Washington, this species. Oregon, northern California, Idaho, Missouri, and Mexico. Sensitive & Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Gastroboletus vividus Documented NI Survey and the roots of various Pinaceae above 1,650 m elevation, project will occur well outside the suspected
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Manage particularly Abies magnifica and Tsuga mertensiana. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Endemic to California and Oregon. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with Gastrosuillus project will occur well outside the suspected Manage the roots of various Pinaceae at 1,650 m elevation. Endemic NI amaranthii distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy E to California. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with Gastrosuillus project will occur well outside the suspected Manage the roots of various Pinaceae above 2,350 m elevation, NI umbrinus distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B particularly Pinus monticola. Endemic to California. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with Gautieria project will occur well outside the suspected Manage the roots of Pinus spp. in Mexico and Abies concolor in the NI magnicellaris distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B western North America above 1,650 m elevation. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with project will occur well outside the suspected Gautieria otthii Manage the roots of Pinus ponderosa and other Pinaceae between NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B 800 m and 1,650 m elevation. this species. Forms scattered to gregarious sporocarps on cones, twigs No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Gelatinodiscus and foliage of Chamaecyparis nooktkatensis. It consistently project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI flavidus fruits near or under melting snowbanks. Endemic to Oregon distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B and Washington. this species. Strategic & Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and the roots of Chamaecyparis nootkatensis and Sequoia project will occur well outside the suspected Glomus radiatum Suspected NI Manage sempervirens below 1,650 m elevation. Endemic to distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B California and Oregon. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Closely gregarious to caespitose, partly hidden in deep project will occur well outside the suspected Gomphus bonarii Manage NI humus under Pinus and Abies spp. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Closely gregarious to caespitose, partially hidden in deep project will occur well outside the suspected Gomphus clavatus Manage humus in coniferous forests. Widely distributed across NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy F northern temperate forests in North America and Europe. this species. Sensitive & Closely gregarious to caespitose, partially hidden in deep No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Gomphus kauffmanii Survey and Documented humus under Pinus and Abies spp. Endemic to western NI project will occur well outside the suspected Manage North America. distribution and/or the known elevation range of
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Category E this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Forms sporocarps beneath the soil surface associated with project will occur well outside the suspected Gymnomyces abietis Manage the roots of Abies spp. and possibly other Pinaceae above NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B 1,000 m elevation. Endemic to the Pacific Northwest. this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Gymnomyces fragrans Survey and Found in association with the roots of Pseudotsuga menziesii project will occur well outside the suspected Documented NI = Martellia fragrans Manage or Tsuga mertensiana from 1,500 to 2,500 m elevation. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Found in association with the roots of Abies amabilis and Gymnomyces project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Tsuga mertensiana at 1,850 m elevation. Endemic to NI nondistincta distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Oregon. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Hebeloma Sporocarps usually occur in association with the roots of project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI olympianum various Pinaceae spp. Endemic to Washington. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Sensitive No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Scattered to gregarious on soil, especially along trails, in and Survey project will occur well outside the suspected Helvella crassitunicata montane regions with Abies spp. Endemic to Oregon and NI and Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of Washington. Strategy B this species. Typically gregarious on soil under conifers in damp areas No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and although it does not routinely fruit in recently (within 2 project will occur well outside the suspected Helvella elastica Manage NI years) heavily disturbed areas, it may fruit in open areas distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B under conifers and in areas subject to limited foot traffic. this species. Sporocarps usually occur in association with the roots of No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Abies amabilis, Pinus contorta, Pseudotsuga menziesii and project will occur well outside the suspected Hydnotrya inordinata Manage NI Tsuga heterophylla from 1,100 m to 2,00 m elevation. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Endemic to Oregon. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Sporocarps usually occur in association with the roots of project will occur well outside the suspected Hydnotrya subnix Manage Abies amabilis at 1,000 m elevation. Endemic to NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Washington. this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Scattered to gregarious on wood of conifers (Abies, Pinus) in Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Hydropus marginellus Suspected forests. Widespread in the Northern Hemisphere but NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of uncommon in the Pacific Northwest. Strategy B this species.
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No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Hygrophorus Occurs in soil in association with roots of Pinaceae spp. near project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI caeruleus melting snowbanks. Endemic to Oregon and Washington. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and unknown project will occur well outside the suspected Hygrophorus karstenii Manage NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Occurs in soil in association with roots of Pinaceae spp. near project will occur well outside the suspected Hygrophorus vernalis Manage NI melting snowbanks. Endemic to California and Washington. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Obligate parasite of species in the Russulaceae. Forms a No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Hypomyces yellow to green to black perithecioid crustlike fruiting project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI luteovirens structure primarily on the gills of sporocarps. Widely distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B distributed across North America. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The project will occur well outside the suspected Leptonia subeuchroa Strategic Suspected unknown NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Solitary, scattered, or in groups or tufts on ground in woods; project will occur well outside the suspected Leptonia violaceonigra Strategic Suspected NI widely distributed. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Sensitive & Found in association with the roots of Abies concolor, A. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and lasiocarpa, Pinus contorta, P. monticola, Pseudotsuga project will occur well outside the suspected Leucogaster citrinus Documented NI Manage menziesii, and Tsuga heterophylla from 280 to 2,000 m distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B elevation. Endemic to the Pacific Northwest. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Leucogaster Found in association with the roots of Pseudotsuga project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI microspores menziesii and Tsuga heterophylla at 330-1,000 m elevation. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Solitary to gregarious in soil or duff (usually buried) under project will occur well outside the suspected Leucogaster odoratus Strategic Suspected N/A western conifers. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Macowanites Survey and Found in association with the roots of Picea sitchensis and NI No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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chlorinosmus Manage Tsuga heterophlla below 200 m elevation. Endemic to the project will occur well outside the suspected Strategy B Pacific Northwest. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Macowanites Found in association with the roots of Abies amabilis and A. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI lymanensis lasiocarpa at 1,700 m elevation. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Sensitive No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Found in association with the roots of Abies grandis, and Survey project will occur well outside the suspected Macowanites mollis Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Tsuga heterophylla above 1,000 NI and Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of m elevation. Endemic to Oregon and Washington. Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Marasmius Fruits on Pinaceae litter in forests above 2,000 m elevation. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI applanatipes Endemic to California. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Found in association with the roots of Pseudotsuga menziesii project will occur well outside the suspected Martellia fragrans Manage NI or Tsuga mertensiana from 1,500 to 2,500 m elevation. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Found in association with the roots of Abies amabilis, A. project will occur well outside the suspected Martellia idahoensis Manage lasiocarpa, A. procera, Picea engelmannii, and Tsuga NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B mertensiana from 1,200 to 1,650 m elevation. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Restricted to conifer forests and usually found on woody project will occur well outside the suspected Mycena hudsoniana Manage debris or duff near snow banks above 700 m elevation. NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Endemic to Oregon and Washington. this species. Restricted to conifer forests above 1,000 m elevation, No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and particularly those with Abies spp. and usually found in project will occur well outside the suspected Mycena overholtsii Manage NI gregarious, caespitose clusters on decayed wood near snow distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy D banks or just after snow melt. this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Found in gregarious, caespitose clusters on senescent Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Mycena quinaultensis Suspected conifer needles or uncommonly on decayed wood in conifer NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of forests. Endemic to the Pacific Northwest. Strategy B this species. Strategic & Densely gregarious in duff under Abies, Pseudotsuga, Picea, No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Mycena tenax Documented NI Survey and and Sequoia. Known from Washington, Oregon and project will occur well outside the suspected
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Manage California in the Pacific Northwest, and from Ontario, Nova distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Scotia, and New York. this species. Sensitive No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Solitary to gregarious, along margins of bogs among mosses Mythicomyces and Survey project will occur well outside the suspected or on wet soil under conifers and Alnus spp. Widespread NI corneipes and Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of across western North America and northern Europe. Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Neolentinus project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Sporophytic on conifer logs. NI adhaerens distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Neolentinus Saprophytic, causing brown pocket rot in Picea sitchensis. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI kauffmanii Endemic to the Pacific Northwest. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Solitary to gregarious or in small clusters on rotting conifers, No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and often near melting snow or shortly after the snow Nivatogastrium project will occur well outside the suspected Manage disappears. Fairly common in the mountains of the west in NI nubigenum distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B the spring and early summer, especially on fir and lodgepole this species. pine. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Octavianina Found with Tsuga mertensiana at 1,900 m elevation. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI cyanescens Endemic to Oregon. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Octavianina Found in association with the roots of Tsuga heterophylla. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI macrospora Endemic to Oregon. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Found in association with the roots of Pinaceae in forests Octavianina project will occur well outside the suspected Manage dominated by Sequoia sempervirens below 650 m elevation. NI papyracea distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Endemic to California. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Associated with Picea spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii, and project will occur well outside the suspected Otidea leporina Manage NI Tsuga heterophylla. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy D this species. Sensitive & Solitary to gregarious on exposed soil, duff or moss under No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Otidea smithii Documented NI Survey and Populus trichocarpa, Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Tsuga project will occur well outside the suspected
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Manage heterophylla. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Scattered in humus soil and with mosses under conifers such Phaeocollybia Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Documented as Picea sitchensis. Endemic to western North America from NI attenuata Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of British Columbia south to Marin County, California. Strategy D this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Phaeocollybia Survey and Associated with the roots of Abies amabilis, Picea sitchensis, project will occur well outside the suspected Documented NI californica Manage Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Tsuga heterophylla. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Phaeocollybia Associated with the roots of Abies amabilis, Picea sitchensis, project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI dissiliens Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Tsuga heterophylla. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Scattered to gregarious in highly humus soil in mixed coniferous forests associated with Abies, Picea, No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Pseudotsuga, and Tsuga. Endemic to western North project will occur well outside the suspected Phaeocollybia fallax Manage Documented NI America. Restricted to localized areas in mature to old- distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy D growth forests in coastal, inland, and montane regions in this species. British Columbia, Washington, Idaho, Oregon and California. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Phaeocollybia Associated with the roots of Picea sitchensis and project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI gregaria Pseudotsuga menziesii. Endemic to Oregon. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Phaeocollybia Associated with the roots of Abies amabilis, Picea sitchensis, project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Documented NI kauffmanii Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Tsuga heterophylla. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy D this species. Sensitive & Scattered or in arcs in mixed forests containing Fagaceae or No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Pinaceae in coastal lowlands. Endemic to western United project will occur well outside the suspected Phaeocollybia olivacea Documented NI Manage States from central Oregon coast south to Santa Cruz Co., distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy D California. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Phaeocollybia Associated with the roots of Abies amabilis, Pseudotsuga project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI oregonensis menziesii, and Tsuga heterophylla. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Phaeocollybia piceae Survey and Associated with the roots of Abies amabilis, Pseudotsuga NI No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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Manage menziesii, and Tsuga heterophylla. Endemic to the Pacific project will occur well outside the suspected Strategy B Northwest. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Scattered to ceaspitose under mature mixed conifers and Phaeocollybia Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected hardwoods. Endemic to western North America occurring NI pseudofestiva Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of from British Columbia, Canada, south to California. Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Solitary to loosely gregarious in autumn in coastal montane Phaeocollybia radicata project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Suspected conifer (Tsuga, Pseudotsuga) forests. Endemic to Pacific NI =Naucoria radicata distribution and/or the known elevation range of Northwest. this species. Densely gregarious in loose bundles or troops from mid to late autumn in sandy loam under needle duff in moist No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Phaeocollybia mature mixed (Abies, Lithocarpus, Pseudotsuga, Sequoia) project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Suspected NI rufotubulina forests, generally also with Rhododendron and/or Vaccinum distribution and/or the known elevation range of (particularly V. ovatum) present in the understory. Endemic this species. to Pacific Northwest. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Associated with the roots of Abies spp. Picea sitchensis, and Phaeocollybia Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Documented Vaccinium spp. from sea level to 1,250 m elevation. Endemic NI scatesiae Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of to the Pacific Northwest. Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Associated with the roots of Abies amabilis, Pseudotsuga project will occur well outside the suspected Phaeocollybia sipei Manage Documented NI menziesii, and Tsuga heterophylla. Endemic to Oregon. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Sensitive & Solitary to scattered to closely gregarious in mature Picea No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Phaeocollybia Survey and sitchensis stands in coastal lowland regions. Endemic to project will occur well outside the suspected NI spadicea Manage western North America from Washington south to distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B California. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Scattered to gregarious, often forming fused clusters; on project will occur well outside the suspected Phellodon atratus Manage NI ground under conifers. Endemic to Western United States. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Apparently restricted to conifer forests and usually found as project will occur well outside the suspected Pholiota albivelata Manage scattered, single sporocarps on fallen branches or other NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B conifer debris. Endemic to the Pacific Northwest. this species.
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No suitable habitat within the planning area. The project will occur well outside the suspected Plectania milleri Strategic Documented Associated with mixed conifers. NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Strategic & Solitary to clustered, occurring primarily in coniferous No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Podostroma Survey and forests in the litter, in association with dead wood and project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected NI alutaceum Manage possibly with the roots of trees. Across northern North distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B America. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Occurs in association with roots of Abies spp. in late- project will occur well outside the suspected Polyozellus multiplex Manage Documented NI successional, mid-elevation, montane, conifer forests. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The project will occur well outside the suspected Psathyrella quercicola Strategic Suspected unknown NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Solitary in association with Sitka spruce, Western hemlock, Pseudaleuria project will occur well outside the suspected Manage and Douglas fir in old-growth forests. Endemic to the Pacific NI quinaultiana distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Northwest. this species. Found fruiting on or adjacent to well-rotted stumps or logs Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Psuedorhizina of coniferous trees or on soil rich in brown rotted wood. Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected californica = Documented Endemic to western North America from British Columbia, NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of Gyromitra californica Canada, to northern California, east to Colorado, Montana, Strategy B this species. and Nevada. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and On conifer debris, rare but scattered through coniferous project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria abietina Documented NI Manage forests. Widespread across North America and Europe. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Sensitive & Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria amyloidea Suspected NI Manage and Tsuga heterophylla. Endemic to California and distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Washington. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria araiospora Manage ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B and Tsuga heterophylla. this species.
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Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the Ramaria Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected ground. Associated with Abies spp. Pseudotsuga menziesii NI aurantiisiccescens Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of and Tsuga heterophylla. Endemic to the Pacific Northwest. Strategy B this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the Ramaria botrytis var. Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected ground. Associated with Pseudotsuga menziesii and Tsuga NI aurantiiramosa Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of heterophylla. Strategy B this species. Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Ramaria ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii, project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI celerivirescens and Tsuga heterophylla. Endemic to California and distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Washington. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the Ramaria project will occur well outside the suspected Manage ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii, NI claviramulata distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B and Tsuga heterophylla. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the Ramaria concolor f. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii NI marrii distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B and Tsuga heterophylla. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Solitary to gregarious, along margins of bogs among mosses Ramaria concolor f. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage or on wet soil under conifers and Alnus spp. Known only NI tsugina distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B from Washington and New York. this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Ramaria conjunctipes Survey and Occurs in coniferous forests. Distributed throughout the project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected NI var. sparsiramosa Manage Pacific Northwest. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The On coniferous debris, rare but scattered through coniferous Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria coulterae Suspected forests. Endemic to Idaho, northeastern California, and NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of eastern Oregon. Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the Ramaria project will occur well outside the suspected Manage ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii NI cyaneigranosa distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B and Tsuga heterophylla. Endemic to the Pacific Northwest. this species. Ramaria Sensitive & Suspected Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the NI No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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gelatiniaurantia Survey and ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii project will occur well outside the suspected Manage and Tsuga heterophylla. Endemic to the Pacific Northwest. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria gracilis Suspected ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii, NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of and Tsuga heterophylla. Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the Ramaria hilaris var. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii NI olympiana distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B and Tsuga heterophylla. Endemic to Washington. this species. Sensitive & Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pinus monticola, project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria largentii Documented NI Manage Pseudotsuga menziesii, and Tsuga heterophylla. Endemic to distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B the Pacific Northwest. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria lorithamnus Manage ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii, NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B and Tsuga heterophylla. this species. Strategic & Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii, project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria maculatipes Suspected NI Manage and Tsuga heterophylla. Endemic to California and distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Washington. this species. Strategic & Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and ground. Associated with Abies spp., Pseudotsuga menziesii project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria rainierensis Suspected NI Manage and Tsuga herophylla. Endemic to California and distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Washington. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Ramaria rubella var. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Fruits on wood in conifer forests. NI blanda distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the surface of the Ramaria Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected ground. Associated with Pinaceae spp. Endemic to California NI rubribrunnescens Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of and Washington. Strategy B this species. Ramaria Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above ground, No suitable habitat within the planning area. The NI rubrievanescens Manage associated with Pinaceae spp. project will occur well outside the suspected
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Strategy B distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the ground, Ramaria project will occur well outside the suspected Manage associated with Pinaceae spp. Endemic to the Pacific NI rubripermanens distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy D Northwest. this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Ramaria spinulosa Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the ground, project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected NI var. diminutiva Manage associated with Pinaceae spp. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the ground, project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria stuntzii Manage associated with Pinaceae spp. Endemic to the Pacific NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Northwest. this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Occurs on litter in cool coniferous northern temperate Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria suecica Suspected forests, including the Pacific Northwest. Also known from NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of eastern Oregon. Strategy B this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the ground, project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria thiersii Suspected NI Manage associated with Pinaceae spp. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Fruits in humus or soil and matures above the ground, project will occur well outside the suspected Ramaria verlotensis Manage associated with Pinaceae spp. Endemic to California and NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Washington. this species. Hypogeous to emergent, scattered to grouped, associated Strategic & with Abies, Tsuga, Picea, and Pinus spp. Distributed across No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and the Klamath Mountains in California and Oregon, north to project will occur well outside the suspected Rhizopogon abietis Suspected NI Manage the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and east to central Idaho distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B and Wyoming; in the Eastern United States from Tennessee this species. and Virginia, north to Ontario. Strategic & Hypogeous to emergent, scattered to grouped, associated No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Rhizopogon Survey and with species of Abies, Picea Pinus, Pseudotsuga and Tsuga. project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected NI atroviolaceus Manage Distributed across the Siskiyou Mountains and Cascade distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Range of Oregon, east to central and northern Idaho. this species. Rhizopogon Strategic & Documented Found in association with roots of assorted Pinaceae NI No suitable habitat within the planning area. The
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brunneiniger Survey and including Abies concolor, Pinus contorta, P. monticola, P. project will occur well outside the suspected Manage muricata, Pseudotsuga menziesii, Tsuga heterophylla, and T. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B mertensiana, from sea level to 2,350 m elevation. this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Found in association with the roots of Pseudotsuga Rhizopogon Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Documented menziesii and scattered Pinus lambertiana at 1,100 m NI chamaleontinus Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of elevation. Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Rhizopogon project will occur well outside the suspected Strategic Suspected unknown NI clavitisporus distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Found in association with the roots of Pseudotsuga menziesii Rhizopogon Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Documented and scattered Pinus lambertiana at 850 m elevation. NI ellipsosporus Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of Endemic to Oregon. Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Rhizopogon evadens Usually found in association with the roots of Tsuga project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI var. subalpinus mertensiana or Abies spp. from 1250 to 2,350 m elevation. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Found in association with the roots of Pseudotsuga menziesii Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Rhizopogon exiguus Documented and Tsuga heterophylla at 950 m elevation. Endemic to NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of Oregon and Washington. Strategy B this species. Strategic & Found in association with the roots of various Pinaceae, No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Rhizopogon Survey and including Abies concolor, A. lasiocarpa, Picea engelmannii, project will occur well outside the suspected Documented NI flavofibrillosus Manage Pinus attentuata, P. contorta, P. lambertiana, P. muricata, or distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Pseudotsuga menziesii from 950 to 2350 m elevation. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Found in association with the roots of Pinus jeffreyi, Rhizopogon project will occur well outside the suspected Manage Pseudotsuga menziesii and Tsuga heterophylla from 500 to NI inquinatus distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B 1,400 m elevation. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The project will occur well outside the suspected Rhizopogon rogersii Strategic Suspected unknown NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Rhizopogon No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Strategic Documented unknown NI semireticulatus project will occur well outside the suspected
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distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. Hypogeous to emergent, scattered to grouped associated No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and with Pinaceae species particularly Pinus spp. Occurs in project will occur well outside the suspected Rhizopogon truncatus Manage Sierra, Siskiyou, and Cascade mountains of northern NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy D California into the central Oregon Cascades, also from North this species. Carolina to Nova Scotia. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Rhizopogon project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected unknown NI variabilisporus distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Usually found in gregarious caespitose clusters on rotten project will occur well outside the suspected Rhodocybe speciosa Manage NI conifer wood at high elevation. Endemic to Washington. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Locally abundant in small troops on or among mosses under project will occur well outside the suspected Rickenella swartzii Suspected NI Manage hardwoods. Widespread across northern temperate forests. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Scattered to gregarious in montane coniferous forests, project will occur well outside the suspected Russula mustelina Manage particularly with Abies spp. Endemic to western North NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B America. this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Scattered to gregarious on soil. Endemic to western North project will occur well outside the suspected Sarcodon fuscoindicus Suspected NI Manage America. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Found in association with the roots of Abies concolor, A. project will occur well outside the suspected Sedecula pulvinata Manage lasiocarpa, A. magnifica, Picea engelmannii, and Pinus NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B contorta above 2,000 m elevation. this species. Sensitive & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Fruits in scattered to gregarious or caespitose groups in duff Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Sowerbyella rhenana Suspected of moist, relatively undisturbed, older conifer forests. One NI Manage distribution and/or the known elevation range of collection was noted to occur under Lithocarpus sp. Strategy B this species. Survey and Solitary, typically within 2 m of the base of a living No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Sparassis crispa NI Manage coniferous tree (Pseudotsuga, Pinus). Widespread in North project will occur well outside the suspected
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Strategy D America and Europe. distribution and/or the known elevation range of this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and In clusters or fairy rings on litter or woody debris of conifer project will occur well outside the suspected Spathularia flavida Manage and hardwood forests. Widespread in northern temperate NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B forests. this species. Sensitive & Gregarious on rotten wood, occasionally buried deeply No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and enough to appear “rooting” in wet or recently dried-up project will occur well outside the suspected Stagnicola perplexa Documented NI Manage depressions in coniferous forests. Widely distributed across distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B northern temperate forests. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Thaxterogaster project will occur well outside the suspected Manage NI pavelekii distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Solitary or more commonly crowded-caespitose in duff, soil, project will occur well outside the suspected Tremiscus helvelloides Manage and rotten wood under conifers. Widely distributed in NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy D Northern Hemisphere. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and project will occur well outside the suspected Tricholoma venatum Manage Found associated with roots of Pinaceae. NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. Strategic & No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Tricholomopsis Survey and Found solitary on decayed conifer wood above 1,000 m project will occur well outside the suspected Suspected NI fulvescens Manage elevation. distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Found in association with the roots of Pseudotsuga menziesii project will occur well outside the suspected Tuber asa Manage and Tsuga heterophylla at 170 to 500 m elevation in Oregon; NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Pinus ponderosa in Nebraska. this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Survey and Found in association with the roots of Pseudotsuga menziesii project will occur well outside the suspected Tuber pacificum Manage and Tsuga herophylla at 235 m elevation. Endemic to NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of Strategy B Oregon. this species. Survey and Solitary to scattered in soil, duff or on well-decomposed logs No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Tylopilus Manage in association with the roots of Picea sitchensis and NI project will occur well outside the suspected porphyrosporus Strategy D Pseudotsuga menziesii in coastal to mid-elevation forests. distribution and/or the known elevation range of
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this species. No suitable habitat within the planning area. The Solitary or more often in groups or clusters on or near project will occur well outside the suspected Urnula craterium Strategic Suspected rotting hardwood sticks and logs (the wood often buried); NI distribution and/or the known elevation range of common in eastern North America in the spring. this species.
Target Invasive Plant Species and Treatment List for the Westside of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
“A” Designated Weed – a weed of known economic importance which occurs in the state in small enough infestations to make eradication or containment possible; or is not known to occur, but its presence in neighboring states make future occurrence in Oregon seem imminent (Table 1). Recommended action: Infestations are subject to eradication or intensive control when and where found. “B” Designated Weed – a weed of economic importance which is regionally abundant, but which may have limited distribution in some counties (Table 2). Recommended action: Limited to intensive control at the state, county or regional level as determined on a site specific, case-by-case basis. Where implementation of a fully integrated statewide management plan is not feasible, biological control (when available) shall be the primary control method. “T” Designated Weed – a priority noxious weed designated by the Oregon State Weed Board as a target for which the ODA will develop and implement a statewide management plan. “T” designated noxious weeds are species selected from either the “A” or “B” list (Table 3).
Species ODA List Treatment Where in Project
Wooly distaff thistle A & T Manually pulling Not known in project. (Carthamnus lanatus)
Biddy-Biddy (Acaeana B Manually pulling and herbicide. Not known in project. nova-zelandiae)
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Broom – French, B Manually pulling and weed wrenching and Not known in project. Scotch, Portuguese, herbicide of cut stems. Spanish
English ivy (Hedera B Manually pulling and herbicide. Not known in project. helix)
False Brome B Manually pulling and herbicide. Not known in project. (Brachypodium sylvaticum)
Gorse (Ulex B Manually by cutting, bulldozing, and weed Not known in project. europaeus) wrenching. Herbicide of cut exposed stems.
Armenian blackberry B Manually by cutting, bulldozing, and weed Scattered along roads and within campgrounds (Rubus armeniacus) wrenching. Herbicide of cut exposed stems. within the analysis area. Not known at the current time if this species has infested undisturbed banks of the river.
Spotted knapweed B Manually by pulling and herbicide treatment. Not known in project. (Centaurea maculosa)
Meadow knapweed B Manually by pulling and herbicide treatments. Not known in project. (Centaurea pratensis)
Japanese knotweed B Manually by pulling and injection of herbicide Not known in project. (Polygonum into stem canes. cuspidatum)
Purple loosestrife B Manually by pulling. Not known in project. (Lythrum salicaria)
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Tansy ragwort B & T Manually by pulling. Not known in project. (Senecio jacobaea)
Canadian thistle B Manually by pulling and herbicide. Not known in project. (Cirsium arvense)
Italian thistle (Carduus B Manually by pulling and herbicide. Not known in project. pycnocephalus)
Yellow starthistle B & T Manually by pulling and herbicide. Not known in project. (Centaurea solstitialis)
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