What is the objective of the Recovery Plan for Gabbro Soil Plants of the Central Sierra Nevada Foothills?
A. The overall objective of the recovery plan is to delist the five federally listed species and ensure the long-term conservation of the species of concern. The time frame for recovering these species is expected to be 80 to 100 years due to the species’ dependancy on a natural fire cycle. Q. What recovery actions are recommended in the Recovery Plan for Gabbro Soil Plants of the Central Sierra Nevada Foothills? A. Considering that habitat loss and fragmentation is the primary cause of the species’ endangerment, a central component of this plan is the establishment of a network of conservation areas and preserves that represent most of the important gabbro habitat in western El Dorado County. Another high priority recovery action is the development and implementation of sound management plans for these preserves. The plans should include provisions for fire management and standardized monitoring. Certain types of research are also high priority actions. Studies to determine the approp
