Recovery Plan for White-haried goldenrod (Solidago albopilosa)

摘要

Current Status: Solidago albopilosa (white-haired goldenrod) is listed as a threatened species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is considered endangered within the Commonwealth of Kentucky by the Kentucky Academy of Science and the Kentucky State nature Preserves Commssion. The 90 Known occurrences of the species are found in three conties in Kentucky. All occurrences are within the proclamation boundaries of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Many occurrences are in heavily traveled areas and are very vulnerable to disturbance. Habitat Requirements and Limiting: White-haired goldenrod grows in sandy soil behind the drip line of sandstone rock-shelters and on rock ledges. It is very rarely found in open sunlight and is never found in the darkest recesses of rock-shelters. The most serious threats to the species are trampling by hikers and campers and digging by archaeological looters. Recovery objective: to delist the species. Recovery Criteria: White-haired goldenrod will be considered to delisting when there are at least 40 self-sustaining, protected occurrences that have been maintained for 10 years. An occurrence will be considered to be self-sustaining if it is observed to be reproducing and the population size is table or increasing. An occurrence will be considered protected if all necessary management techniques are being used to protect the species at that location. Actions Needed: (1) Protect at least 40 occurrences; (2) continue inventory; (3) study life history/ecological requrements: (4) maintain plants and seeds ex situ.: and, (5) conduct education programs.