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Intermountain Region Species of Conservation Concern Review DRAFT Template SPECIES: Scientific [common] Adoxa moschatellina [Muskroot] ADMO Forest: Manti-La Sal National Forest Forest Reviewer: K. Anderson Date of Review: 27 April 2016 Forest concurrence (or recommendation if new) for No inclusion of species on list of potential SCC: (Enter Yes or No) Forest review result: The Forest concurs or recommends the species for inclusion on the list of potential SCC: Yes___ No_X_ Rationale for not concurring is based on (check all that apply): Species is not native to the plan area _______ Species is not known to occur in the plan area _______ Species persistence in the plan area is not of substantial concern ___X___ Issue: Whether the species identified above should be listed as a species of Conservation Concern (SCC) for the Manti-La Sal National Forest (MLNF) as identified in the 2012 Planning Rule (36 CFR 219). Rule: The 2012 Planning Rule [36 CFR 219.7(c)(3)] states that “The regional forester shall identify the species of conservation concern for the plan area in coordination with the responsible official.” It [36 CFR 219.9(b)(2)(c)] defines a species of conservation concern as “…a species, other than federally recognized threatened, endangered, proposed, or candidate species, that is known to occur in the plan area and for which the regional forester has determined that the best available scientific information indicates substantial concern about the species’ capability to persist over the long-term in the plan area.” Analysis: The best available scientific information (BASI) indicates a level of uncertainty in identification of this species as an established species within the plan area. Conclusion: Based upon the BASI documented herein, it is not recommended that this species be included in the potential list of SCC for the MLNF. 1 Intermountain Region Species of Conservation Concern Review DRAFT Template Species: __ADMO__________ FOREST REVIEW INFORMATION Status summary based on other methods (information is on the Regional Office list of species considered; correct as needed): Entity Status/Rank (include definition if Other) NatureServe G5 (NatureServe 2015) Natural Utah - Not listed (UDNR 2015) Heritage Colorado – Not listed (CNHP 2015) Program State List UT – SH “Possible Extirpated” (NatureServe 2015) Status CO – SNR “Unranked” (NatureServe 2015) Not included in the CO or UT Wildlife Action Plans (SWAP 2015, WAP 2015) USDA Forest As of May 2016, this species is not listed as a potential SCC or Sensitive Service Species for any adjoining National Forests (USFS 2013). USDI FWS Not a listed species. Other Review of species of conservation concern criteria based on definition 1. Native to the plan area a. Is the species native to the plan area? Yes__ No_X__ i. If no, provide explanation. Welsh et al. (2003) report seeing on specimen, from the Abajo Mountains. Of the 166 collections reported from 27 Herbaria, only one, NY reports a collection made in 1911. 2 Intermountain Region Species of Conservation Concern Review DRAFT Template Species: _____ADMO_________ 2. Known to occur in the plan area Table 2. Known Occurrence Frequency within the Planning Area (NRIS database) Occurrence: Number Source of Information Known Occurrences in the past 20 0 Intermountain Region Herbarium years Network (COIH 2016) Year Last Observed 1911 New York Botanical Garden (NYBG 2016) a. Are all species occurrences only accidental or transient? Yes__X_ No___ 1) If yes, document source for determination. Welsh et al. (2003) report seeing one specimen, from the Abajo Mountains. Of the 166 collections reported from 27 Herbaria, only one, the NY Botanical Garden, reports a collection from the Abajo Mountains made in 1911 by Rydberg and Garrett (NYBG 2016). b. Based on the number of observations and/or year of last observation, can the species be presumed to be established or becoming established in the plan area? Yes___ No_X__ 1) If no, provide explanation. Welsh et al. (2003) report seeing one specimen, from the Abajo Mountains. Of the 166 collections reported from 27 Herbaria, only one in NY, reports a collection from the Abajo Mountains made in 1911 (NYBG 2016). 3. Substantial concern for species persistence in the plan area a. Describe briefly the distribution, abundance, and population trend of the species in the plan area Report from plan area is based on one collection made 115 years ago (NYBG 2016, Welsh 2003?). The species is found through the US and Europe (NatureServ 2015). 3 Intermountain Region Species of Conservation Concern Review DRAFT Template b. Describe briefly threats or risk factors to the species or the ecological conditions that support it (i.e. habitat) based on best available scientific information. No known threats. c. Considering the trend in populations or habitat and threats or risk factors for those populations or habitats, is there substantial concern for persistence of the species in the plan area? Yes___ No__X_ 1) If no, provide explanation NatureServe (2015) indicates the plant is “Possibly Extirpated” from what would be the plan area. 4. Range Map Map 1. Range map for Adoxa moschatellina (USDA 2016). 4 Intermountain Region Species of Conservation Concern Review DRAFT Template Map 2. Occurrence map for Adoxa moschatellina. Map 3. Global map for Adoxa moschatellina (NatureServe 2015). 5 Intermountain Region Species of Conservation Concern Review DRAFT Template 5. Literature Cited Colorado Natural Heritage Program (CNHP). 2015. Tracked Vascular Plant Species. Accessed May 24, 2016. http://www.cnhp.colostate.edu/download/list/vascular.asp Colorado State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP). 2015. Colorado State Wildlife Action Plan: A plan for conserving wildlife in Colorado. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Denver, CO. 865 pgs. http://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/StateWildlifeActionPlan.aspx NatureServe. 2015. NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life [web application]. Version 7.1. NatureServe, Arlington, Virginia. Available http://explorer.natureserve.org. (Accessed: April 27, 2016). The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG). International Plant Science Center; The C. V. Starr Virtual Herbarium. Accessed May 24, 2016. http://sweetgum.nybg.org/science/vh/ U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), NRCS. 2016. The PLANTS Database http://plants.usda.gov. National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401- 4901 USA. (Accessed: May 24, 2016) U.S. Forest Service (USFS). 2013. Intermountain Region (R4) threatened, endangered, proposed and sensitive species: known / suspected distribution by Forest. U.S. Forest Service (USFS). 2013. Proposed, Endangered, Threatened and Sensitive Species List, R4. Known / Suspected Distribution by Forest. Utah Wildlife Action Plan (WAP) Joint Team. 2015. Utah Wildlife Action Plan: A plan for managing native wildlife species and their habitats to prevent listing under the Endangered Species Act. DWR Publication No. 15-14. Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Salt Lake City, UT. 400 pgs. Welsh, S.L., N. D. Atwood, S. Goodrich, L. C. Higgins. 2003. A Utah Flora 3rd Ed. Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. 912p. 6 Intermountain Region Species of Conservation Concern Review DRAFT Template SPECIES: Scientific [common] Allium geyeri var chatterleyi [Geyer’s onion] ALGEC Forest: Manti-La Sal National Forest Forest Reviewer: K. Anderson Date of Review: 23 May 2016 Forest concurrence (or recommendation if new) for No. inclusion of species on list of potential SCC: (Enter Yes or No) Forest review result: The Forest concurs or recommends the species for inclusion on the list of potential SCC: Yes___ No__ X _ Rationale for not concurring is based on (check all that apply): Species is not native to the plan area _______ Species is not known to occur in the plan area _______ Species persistence in the plan area is not of substantial concern __ X ___ Issue: Whether the species identified above should be listed as a species of Conservation Concern (SCC) for the Manti-La Sal National Forest (MLNF) as identified in the 2012 Planning Rule (36 CFR 219). Rule: The 2012 Planning Rule [36 CFR 219.7(c)(3)] states that “The regional forester shall identify the species of conservation concern for the plan area in coordination with the responsible official.” It [36 CFR 219.9(b)(2)(c)] defines a species of conservation concern as “…a species, other than federally recognized threatened, endangered, proposed, or candidate species, that is known to occur in the plan area and for which the regional forester has determined that the best available scientific information indicates substantial concern about the species’ capability to persist over the long-term in the plan area.” Analysis: The best available scientific information (BASI) indicates that there is not enough scientific information to indicate a “substantial concern about the species capability to persist” within the plan area. Conclusion: Based upon the BASI documented herein, it is not recommended that this species be included in the potential list of SCC for the MLNF. 1 Intermountain Region Species of Conservation Concern Review DRAFT Template Species: __ALGEC____ FOREST REVIEW INFORMATION Status summary based on other methods (information is on the Regional Office list of species considered; correct as needed): Entity Status/Rank (include definition if Other) NatureServe G4G5T2 (NatureServe 2015) Natural UT - Not Listed (UDNR 2015) Heritage CO – Not Listed (CNHP 2015) Program State List UT – S2 (NatureServe 2015) Status UT – Not listed in the Wildlife Action Plan (WAP 2015). CO – Not Listed (NatureServe 2015) CO – Not listed in the Colorado Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP 2015) USDA Forest This species is currently listed as a Sensitive Species for the Manti-La Sal Service National Forest (USFS 2013). As of May 2016, this species is not listed as a potential SCC or Sensitive Species for any adjoining National Forests (USFS 2013). USDI FWS Not a listed species. Other Review of species of conservation concern criteria based on definition 1. Native to the plan area a. Is the species native to the plan area? Yes_X__ No___ 1. If no, provide explanation.