NOXIOUS WEED RISK ASSESSMENT - City of Berkeley

NOXIOUS WEED RISK ASSESSMENT

PROJECT: City of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Permit (46690) FOREST: Stanislaus National Forest RANGER DISTRICT: Groveland Ranger District PREPARED BY: DATE: mMarch 8, 2018 Wendy Fisher, Botanist/Plant Ecologist Live Oak Associates, Inc. PO Box 2697 Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 642-4880

Live Oak Associates, Inc. City of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Permit (46690) Noxious Weed Risk Assessment

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Introduction Forest Service Manual 2903(4) requires the Forest to “determine the risk of introducing, establishing, or spreading invasive species associated with any proposed action, as an integral component of project planning and analysis, and where necessary provide for alternatives or mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate that risk prior to project approval.” The Stanislaus National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) as amended, and the Pacific Southwest Region Noxious Weed Management Strategy require that a noxious weed risk assessment be conducted to “determine risks for weed spread … associated with different types of proposed management activities” (USDA, USFS 2010). Noxious weeds are defined in FSM 2905 and the Plant Protection Act of 2000 as “any plant or plant product that can directly or indirectly injure or cause damage to crops (including nursery stock or plant products), livestock, poultry, or other interests of agriculture, irrigation, navigation, the natural resources of the United States, the public health, or the environment.” Under Executive Order 13112, the U.S. Department of Agriculture defines an invasive plant species as a plant that 1) is non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem and 2) whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) developed and maintains the State noxious weed list which the Stanislaus National Forest referenced in developing the Noxious Weeds and Non-native Invasive Pest Plants of Concern for the Forest (Appendix A). The weed ratings assigned by CDFA “reflect CDFA's view of the statewide importance of the pest, the likelihood that eradication or control efforts would be successful, and the present distribution of the pest within the state” (CDFA [n.d.]b). CDFA defines their noxious weed ratings as follows:

“A” - A pest of known economic or environmental detriment and is either not known to be established in California or it is present in a limited distribution that allows for the possibility of eradication or successful containment. ... A-rated pests are subject to state (or [County Agricultural] commissioner when acting as a state agent) enforced action involving eradication, quarantine regulation, containment, rejection, or other holding action. “B” - An pest of known economic or environmental detriment and, if present in California, it is of limited distribution. ... At the discretion of the individual county agricultural commissioner they are subject to eradication, containment, suppression, control, or other holding action. “C” - A pest of known economic or environmental detriment and, if present in California, it is usually widespread. … If found in the state, they are subject to regulations designed to retard spread or to suppress at the discretion of the individual county agricultural commissioner.

Inventories for weeds in support of Forest Service projects are conducted using the Noxious Weeds and Non-native Invasive Pest Plants of Concern for the Forest list (Appendix A) as a guide. The list was generated from several sources including the Forest Plan (Table 3.6a, 2001 SNFPA Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), V.2, Chpt 3, part 3.6, pages 310-311), the CDFA list of State-rated noxious weeds (CDFA [n.d.]a), new weed discoveries in the Forest,


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information provided by local County Agricultural Commissioners, occurrence records at CalFlora (a web-based botanical database), published technical references (Baldwin, et. al. 2012, Bossard, et.al. 2000, Whitson, et.al. 1996), and personal observations. The California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) also maintains a list of invasive, non-native pest plants (Cal-IPC 2006). Cal-IPC defines their ratings of invasive species as follows:

“High” – These species have severe ecological impacts on physical processes, plant and animal communities, and vegetation structure. Their reproductive biology and other attributes are conducive to moderate to high rates of dispersal and establishment. Most are widely distributed ecologically.

“Moderate” – These species have substantial and apparent – but generally not severe – ecological impacts on physical processes, plant and animal communities and vegetation structure. Their reproductive biology and other attributes are conducive to moderate to high rates of dispersal, though establishment is generally dependent upon ecological disturbance. Ecological amplitude and distribution may range from limited to widespread.

“Limited” – These species are invasive but their ecological impacts are minor on a statewide level or there was not enough information to justify a higher score. Their reproductive biology and other attributes result in low to moderate rates of invasiveness. Ecological amplitude and distribution are generally limited, but these species may be locally persistent and problematic.

This noxious weed risk assessment evaluates the risk for weed introduction and spread by project activities in the City of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Permit (46690) project (hereafter referred to as BTC Project). Project Location and Description The Berkeley Tuolumne Camp (Camp) is a family camp operated by the City of Berkeley since 1921 on land leased from the United States Forest Service (USFS). The portions of the Camp under consideration for this analysis include the Camp proper and the proposed expanded parking area, which total approximately 12 acres. The Camp is located along the South Fork of the Tuolumne River south of Highway 120 and approximately seven (7) miles west of Yosemite National Park (Figure 1). The South Fork Tuolumne River flows through the Camp and is a prime component of the Camp’s setting, layout and programs. The analysis area can be found on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Ascension Mountain 7.5’ quadrangle in the northwest ¼ of Section 31, Township 1S, Range 19 East, Mount Diablo Base Meridian (MDBM) (Figure 2). The BTC Project includes construction of buildings, parking lots, recreational areas, trails, and other camp facilities, removal of existing structures within an archaeological site, revegetation and restoration efforts, and removal of hazard trees, as described below.

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In the absence of a project, the Camp would not be rebuilt, existing structures would be retained within the archaeological site, and no revegetation, restoration efforts, or noxious weed removal would occur. Description of Alternatives

The BTC Project has developed two alternatives. Alternative 1, the Proposed Action, includes a Forest Plan Amendment expanding the developed recreation site and allowing the Special Use Permit to encompass 30 acres including the Small Falls and Sugar Pine Trails extending away from the main camp. Alternative 1, allows the City to reconstruct and operate BTC much as it was prior to the Rim Fire. Reconstruction of BTC includes construction of buildings, parking lots, recreational areas, trails, and other camp facilities, removal of existing structures within an archaeological site, revegetation and restoration efforts, and removal of hazard trees, as described below within an expanded permit area. Under Alternative 2, a 30-year Term SUP allowing the City to reconstruct and operate BTC much as it was prior to the Rim Fire would not be issued and the City of Berkeley would abandon its efforts to reconstruct BTC. No Forest Plan Amendment would be necessary and current forest-wide standards and guidelines (USDA 2010, p. 33-64) and management area direction (p. 165-167) that apply within or directly adjacent to the existing SUP area would remain unchanged. The City would remove within a reasonable time all structures and improvements except those owned by the United States, and would restore and stabilize the site. Project implementation would begin in the spring of 2019 with initial construction to rebuild the majority of the Camp infrastructure and facilities. Overall construction of initial facilities is anticipated to last for approximately 1 to 2 years. Minor construction and/or facility renovation activities may occur throughout the permit period. The proposed action does not include the reconstruction of the Hardin Flat Road bridge across the South Fork Tuolumne River that would be undertaken by Tuolumne County.

The alternatives are further described in Appendix B. Inventory Post-fire inventories for noxious weeds were completed for the BTC Project on April 2, May 19, May 28, and June 2, 2015, by Live Oak Associates, Inc. (LOA) biologists Wendy Fisher and Rebekah Jensen. A comprehensive list of all vascular and non-vascular plants identified during the surveys can be found in Appendix C. Fifteen species listed by the SNF, CDFA or Cal-IPC were identified within the Camp boundaries during the surveys as follows:

1) Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). One large patch of black mustard and a few other isolated individuals were observed within the main camp in areas that burned at high intensity. Black mustard is listed on the Stanislaus National Forest Noxious Weeds and Non-native Invasive Pest Plants of Concern list.

2) Soft chess (Bromus hordeaceus). Soft chess was commonly found in areas burned within the main camp. This invasive, non-native pest plant has a limited rating per the Cal-IPC Inventory.


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3) Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum). Cheatgrass was commonly found in areas burned within the main camp. Cheatgrass is listed on the Stanislaus National Forest Noxious Weeds and Non-native Invasive Pest Plants of Concern list, and a Cal-IPC rated High species.

4) Bull Thistle (Cirsium vulgare). A few dozen scattered bull thistle plants were found. Bull thistle is listed on the Stanislaus National Forest Noxious Weeds and Non-native Invasive Pest Plants of Concern list, a CDFA C-rated noxious weed and a Cal-IPC rated Moderate species. It is widespread in the Groveland Ranger District.

5) Hedgehog dogtail (Cynosurus echinatus). Several hundred hedgehog dogtail plants were identified throughout the Camp. This invasive, non-native pest plant has a Moderate rating per the Cal-IPC Inventory.

6) Orchard grass (Dactylis glomerata). Orchard grass was uncommonly found within unburned areas of the Camp. This invasive, non-native pest plant has a Limited rating per the Cal-IPC Inventory.

7) Redstem filaree (Erodium cicutarium). Individuals of redstem filaree were found spradically within upland areas of the burned camp. It is not rated by CDFA or CAL-IPC. As indicated on the SNF list of Noxious Weeds and Non-native Invasive Pest Plants of Concern, this species is primarily a concern when found on lava caps or when it forms monocultures. Neither situation exists at the BTC, so this species is not discussed further in this document.

8) English ivy (Hedera helix). A single individual English ivy was found within the main camp area. English ivy is a Cal-IPC rated High species.

9) Klamathweed (Hypericum perforatum). A few individuals were observed north of Hardin Flat Road where staff housing is proposed. Klamathweed is listed on the Stanislaus National Forest Noxious Weed and Non-native Invasive Pest Plants of Concern List, a CDFA C rated noxious weed and a Cal-IPC rated Moderate species.

10) English plantain (Plantago lanceolata). Very few individuals of English plantain were scattered thoughout the camp. English plantain is a Cal-IPC rated limited species.

11) Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus). A few dense stands of Himalayan blackberrry were encountered in draws and drainages of the site. Himalayan blackberry is listed on the Stanislaus National Forest Noxious Weeds and Non-native Invasive Pest Plants of Concern list, and a Cal-IPC rated High species.

12) Hedge parsely (Torilis arvensis). A few individuals of hedge parsely were scattered thoughout the camp. Hedge parsely is a Cal-IPC rated Moderate species.

13) Rattail fescue (Vulpia myuros). A few individuals of rattail fescue were scattered thoughout the camp. Rattail fescue is a Cal-IPC rated Moderate species.


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14) Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella). A few individuals of sheep sorrel were scattered thoughout Sun City. Sheep sorrel is a Cal-IPC rated Moderate species. 15) Curly dock (Rumex crispus). A few individuals of curly dock were scattered within Sun City during the 2015 surveys. Curly dock is a Cal-IPC rated Limited species.

Risk: Low, since field surveys were conducted at a frequency and duration during the peak of the blooming period to successfully locate and identify all vascular plants on the site. Habitat Vulnerability The BTC Project area is fairly diverse in terms of vegetation. Seven biotic habitats and land uses were observed within the BTC Project site. These included: complex early seral Sierran mixed conifer forest (burned and cleared), complex mid-early seral Sierran mixed conifer forest (burned), mid-early seral Sierran mixed conifer forest, white alder riparian forest, aquatic habitat of the South Fork Tuolumne River, seasonal wetland, and perennial creek (Holland 1986). These habitats are described in detail in the Botany report (LOA 2015a), the Sensitive Plant Biological Evaluation (LOA 2015b), and the Waters of the United States (LOA 2015c) reports. Until the forest progresses to a closed canopy stage of succession, the majority of the Camp could continue to be vulnerable to further noxious weed invasion, due to the relatively open canopy cover of the burned Sierran mixed conifer forest that occupies most of the Camp, the lack of competition, and high nutrient levels in the soil. The open canopy allows sunlight which noxious weeds require to thrive. Risk: Recently burned areas are generally at high risk of being invaded by noxious weeds, due to high levels of nutrients in the soils, reduced shade, and general lack of vegetative competition. Medium to high risk in open burned areas; Low risk for vulnerability in parts of the camp that were not burned and retain dense canopy closure. Non-project Weed Vectors Weed vectors that currently are in the project area and vicinity include OHV users, Yosemite Lakes Camping Resort clients, wildlife, powerline maintenance activities, hunters and other recreationists and road traffic/vehicles. Risk: Moderate (some noxious weeds in local vicinity with many potential vectors). Habitat Alteration Expected as a Result of Implementation of Either Alternative The proposed action includes construction of buildings, parking lots, recreational areas, trails, and other camp facilities, removal of existing structures within an archaeological site, revegetation and restoration efforts, and removal of hazard trees. Alternative 2 would also entail using heavy equipment of various types. There would be short term, localized ground disturbance where dead trees or structures are removed. Existing ruderal areas would be used as


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staging areas. With Alternative 1, the Proposed Action, the Camp would be maintained through time in a fairly continuous state of disturbance through continual use by visitors, vegetation management and other improvements. Risk: Moderate to high risk for short-term and long-term disturbances. Increased Vectors as a Result of Implementation of the Either Alternative Some weed seed might be vectored by the contractors on the equipment used and in their clothes, especially their boots, depending on where they had worked prior to this site and how clean their equipment and gear were. Risk: High (equipment is a high-risk vector) Management Recommendations/Mitigation and Monitoring For either alternative, the following management recommendations would reduce the likelihood of introducing new noxious weed infestations and reduce the risk of spreading existing noxious weeds in the BTC project area.

1) All off-road equipment, road grading or construction equipment, clothing, particularly footwear, should be free of soil, mud (wet or dried), seeds, vegetative matter or other debris which could contain seeds in order to prevent new infestations of noxious weeds in the BTC project area. Dust or very light dirt, which would not contain weed seed, is not a concern.

This management recommendation addresses FSM 2901.02(1): Prevent the introduction of new invaders.

2) When needed for soil stabilization, use certified weed-free mulches where available, mulches with low risk of weed introduction where certified weed-free is not available, and certified weed-free seed mixes. When project-generated logging slash or chipped biomass is used for soil stabilization, it should be obtained from sites free of noxious weeds. Seed mixes must conform to the Region 5 Policy on the Use of Native Plant Material in Restoration or Revegetation Projects.


3) Crushed rock, drain rock, riprap and soil fill for project activities shall be obtained from weed-free sources. Do not stockpile or stage these or other construction materials in sites with noxious weeds.


4) Monitor the BTC project area through time for noxious weeds to determine if

existing weeds are being spread, or if weeds were accidentally introduced by project activities. Hand pull any small, newly discovered infestations, and place all flower or seed heads in plastic bags to be properly discarded. Assess the need for a long-term eradication strategy, if needed.

This management recommendation addresses FSM 2902.02(1) and (3):


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Prevent the introduction of new invaders, and Contain and control established infestations.

Noxious weeds could move onto the site through multiple vectors, as described above, prior to and during the proposed camp improvement activities associated. A qualified monitor should conduct surveys for noxious weeds prior to ground disturbing activities and periodically thereafter, in areas where activities are proposed. Any weed occurrences found prior to or during project implementation should be reported to the Forest Botanist. The following management requirements would be required for any noxious weeds that have been or are identified on lands of the Camp prior to activities proposed as part of the City of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Permit (46690).

5) During the summer prior to construction or removal of dead trees, determine if any of

the noxious weed occurrences documented on the site in 2015 still occur. Where possible while meeting the purpose and need of the project, flag and avoid high and moderate priority noxious weeds in mechanical project activities. Manual methods such as hand thinning may take place within noxious weed sites if timed for before seed set.

This management requirement addresses FSM 2902.02(3): Contain and control established infestations.

6) In the years following the start of activities, monitor for noxious weeds and manually

treat infestations of any new high priority noxious weeds found. Manual treatment would entail hand pulling, digging, cutting and bagging of flower heads, or solarization with black plastic (solarization would most likely be used in years following facility use).


7) Where it is not possible to keep heavy equipment out of sites infested with high

priority noxious weeds, clean heavy equipment so that it is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter or other debris prior to being moved from infested sites to uninfested sites and prior to being transported out of the project area.


Risk: Low (cleaning equipment and using weed-free stabilization materials are the most effective methods of preventing weed introduction; avoiding existing weed infestations is effective in preventing weed spread). Anticipated Response of Noxious Weeds to Proposed Actions Implementing the management requirements listed above for either the Alternative 1 or Alternative 2 (whichever is chosen) reduces or eliminates the risks of introducing noxious weeds and reduces the risk of spreading existing infestations as the result of the project activities.


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Therefore, implementation of either alternative of the proposed project with the noxious weed management requirements as shown above would impart a low risk of noxious weed introduction and spread by the BTC Project. Implementing either the preferred project or Alternative 2 without implementing all of the management requirements listed above would impart a moderate risk of introducing new infestations of noxious weeds, depending on where the equipment, vehicles or workers had been previously. If the land where the equipment and operators previously worked was infested with noxious weeds, moving the equipment to the project site without first cleaning the equipment would likely result in new infestations in the project area. Those new infestations might include weed species not currently known to the BTC project area, or the National Forest.


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REFERENCES Bossard, C.C., J.M. Randall, and M.C. Hoshovsky. 2000. Invasive plants of California’s wildlands. University of California Press, Berkeley and Los Angeles. Cal-EPPC. 1999. The Cal-EPPC List: Exotic Pest Plants of Greatest Ecological Concern in California. California Exotic Pest Plant Council: San Juan Capistrano, CA. Cal-EPPC. 2006. California Invasive Plant Inventory. Cal-IPC Publication 2006-02. California Invasive Plant Council. Berkeley, CA. Available: www.cal-ipc.org. CalFlora. Information on California plants for education, research and conservation. [web application]. 2015. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. http://www.calflora.org/species/index.html. CDFA. California Department of Food and Agriculture EncycloWeedia Website. Accessed Spring 2015 from http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/ipc/encycloweedia/encycloweedia_hp.htm. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 2015. California Nature Serve, Invasive Species. Accessed by web in Spring of 2015 www.natureserve.org. Holland, R.F. 1986. Preliminary descriptions of the terrestrial natural communities of California. Unpubl. California Department of Fish and Game, Natural Heritage Division. J.C. Hickman, Ed. 1993. The Jepson Manual: higher plants of California. Berkeley: University of California Press. pp.974-975. Live Oak Associates (LOA). 2015a. Botany Report. City of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Permit (46690). LOA 2015b. Sensitive Plant Biological Evaluation. City of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Permit (46690). LOA 2015c. Potential Waters of the United States. City of Berkeley Tuolumne Camp Permit (46690). USDA. 2005. Stanislaus National Forest, Forest Plan Direction. Stanislaus National Forest, Sonora, CA. Warner, P.J., C. C. Bossard, M.L. Brooks, J. M. DiTomaso, J. A. Hall, A. M. Howald, D. W. Johnson, J. M. Randall, C. L. Roye, and A. E. Stanton. 2003. Criteria for Categorizing Invasive Non-native Plants that Threaten Wildlands. California Exotic Pest Plant Council and Southwest Vegetation Management Association. Whitson, T.D., L.C. Burrill, S.A. Dewey, D.W. Cudney, B.E. Nelson, R.D. Lee and R. Parker. 1996. Weeds of the West. 5th Ed. The Western Society of Weed Science in cooperation with the Western United States Land Grant Universities Cooperative Extension Services.


APPENDIX A

Noxious Weeds and Non-native Invasive Pest Plants of Concern

Stanislaus National Forest

Noxious Weeds and Non-native Invasive Pest Plants

Of Concern

Stanislaus National Forest

Russian knapweed, Acroptilon repens perennial

jointed goat grass, Aegilops cylindrica annual grass

barbed goat grass, Aegilops triuncialis annual grass

tree of heaven, Ailanthus altissima deciduous tree

capeweed, Arctotheca calendula annual

prostrate capeweed, Arctotheca prostrata perennial herb

giant reed, Arundo donax perennial grass-wet drainages, ponds

black mustard, Brassica nigra perennial

cheat grass, Bromus tectorum annual grass

plumeless thistle, Carduus acanthoides ssp. acanthoides biennial

Italian thistle, Carduus pycnocephalus ssp. pycnocephalus annual

slenderflower thistle, Carduus tenuiflorus annual

smooth distaff thistle, Carthamus creticus annual

woolly distaff thistle, Carthamus lanatus annual

purple star-thistle, Centaurea calcitrapa annual to perennial

diffuse knapweed, Centaurea diffusa annual to perennial

Iberian star-thistle, Centaurea iberica annual to biennial (perennial?)

tocalote, Centaurea melitensis annual

yellow star-thistle, Centaurea solstitialis annual

spotted knapweed, Centaurea stoebe ssp. micranthos perennial

squarrose knapweed, Centaurea virgata ssp. squarrosa perennial

rush skeletonweed, Chondrilla juncea perennial

Canada thistle, Cirsium arvense perennial

bull thistle, Cirsium vulgare biennial

field bindweed, Convolvulus arvensis perennial vine

jubata grass, Cortaderia jubata perennial grass

pampas grass, Cortaderia selloana perennial grass

Bermuda grass, Cynodon dactylon perennial

Scotch broom, Cytisus scoparius deciduous shrub

foxglove, Digitalis purpurea biennial herb

stinkwort Dittrichia graveolens annual herb

longbeak stork's bill, *Erodium botrys annual herb

shortfruit stork's bill, *Erodium brachycarpum annual herb

redstem filaree , *Erodium cicutarium annual herb

greenstem filaree, *Erodium moschatum annual herb

Medusahead grass, Elymus caput-medusae annual grass

quackgrass, Elymus repens perennial grass

oblong spurge, Euphorbia oblongata perennial

leafy spurge, Euphorbia virgata perennial

fennel, Foeniculum vulgare perennial

French broom, Genista monspessulana deciduous shrub

shortpod mustard Hirschfeldia incana annual herb

hydrilla, Hydrilla verticillata aquatic herb

Klamathweed, Hypericum perforatum ssp. perforatum perennial

dyers woad, Isatis tinctoria perennial

perennial sweetpea, Lathyrus latifolius perennial

whitetop, Lepidium appelianum perennial

lens-podded hoary cress, Lepidium chalepense perennial

heart-podded hoary cress, Lepidium draba perennial

perennial pepperweed, Lepidium latifolium perennial, wet sites

oxeye daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare perennial

Dalmation toadflax, Linaria dalmatica ssp. dalmatica perennial

purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria perennial

parrot feather watermilfoil, Myriophyllum aquaticum aquatic herb

Eurasian milfoil, Myriophyllum spicatum aquatic herb

black locust, Robinia pseudoacacia deciduous

Himalayan blackberry, Rubus armeniacus perennial vine

cutleaf blackberry, Rubus laciniatus perennial vine

Russian thistle, tumbleweed, Salsola tragus annual

bouncing bet, soapwort, Saponaria officinalis perennial

milk thistle, Silybum marianum annual or biennial

tumble mustard, Sisymbrium altissimum annual

white horse-nettle, Solanum elaeagnifolium perennial

Johnson grass, Sorghum halepense perennial, large grass

Spanish broom, Spartium junceum deciduous shrub

puncturevine, Tribulus terrestris annual, prostrate herb

gorse, Ulex europaeus thorny perennial shrub

woolly mullein, Verbascum thapsus perennial, lg fuzzy leaves

*these species are primarily a concern on lava caps but can also be indicators of adverse impacts in some

ecosystems. Report when found on lava caps or when they form monocultures or near monocultures.

Sources of information:

Baldwin, B.G., Goldman, D.H., Keil, D.J., Patterson, R., Rosatti, T.J., and Wilken, D.H., editors. 2012. The Jepson manual: vascular plants of California, second edition. University of California Press, Berkeley.

1568p.

Bossard, C.C.; Randall, J.M.; Hoshovsky, M.C., eds. 2000. Invasive plants of California’s wildlands.

Berkeley: University of California Press. 360p.

CalFlora. Information on wild California plants for conservation, education, and appreciation. Berkeley,

California. http://www.calflora.org/ (various dates).

Consortium of California Herbaria. Plant specimen data provided by the participants of the Consortium.

http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/consortium/ (various dates).

USDA, Forest Service. Sierra Nevada forest plan amendment (SNFPA) final environmental impact

statement. Volume 2, Chapter 3, part 3.6, page 310-311. January 2001.

Whitson, T.D., ed.; Burrill, L.C.; Dewey, S.A.; Cudney, D.W.; Nelson, B.E.; Lee, R.D.; Parker, R.

1996. Weeds of the west. 5th

ed. Jackson, Wyoming: The Western Society of Weed Science in cooperation

with the Western United States Land Grant Universities Cooperative Extension Services.

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APPENDIX B

PROJECT ALTERNATIVES

ALTERNATIVE 1 (PROPOSED ACTION)

Table 1 lists and describes initial site and facility construction included in the Proposed Action. Figure 2.01-1 illustrates the Camp prior to the Rim fire and those structures that remain. Figure 2.01-2 illustrates the existing and proposed Camp Permit Area. Figures 2.01-3 and 2.01-4, illustrate the Camp Facilities Concept Plans. Figure 2.01-5 overviews the Camp revegetation plan.

TABLE 1: ALTERNATIVE 1 (PROPOSED ACTION): GENERAL SITE AND FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Feature Characteristics Preliminary Quantity /

Approximate Size

Circulation and Infrastructure Hardin Flat Road • Camp gateway signs 3

• Vehicular and pedestrian safety signs various • Crosswalks 4

• Underground utilities within road right-of-way 1,100 linear feet General drives and parking

• Permeable paving or paving with related water quality management features: Entrance turn-around and emergency access route to Dining Hall

9,000 square feet

• Compacted gravel with concrete wheel stops: all parking areas and entrances

• Compacted gravel with surface markings for accessible spaces

55,000 square feet

• Camp entry signs (east lot; north lot / staff camp; main camp

3

Parking • Total spaces (located either along main entrance, near Staff camp, or opposite Camp north of Hardin Flat Road)

133 spaces

• Accessible spaces 7 spaces (3 van accessible)

Accessible routes of travel • Varies from 5 to 8 feet wide; compacted soil (firm and stable) with water quality management (water bars/trench drains and vegetated shoulder areas); wood boardwalks in selected locations

2,150 linear feet

Foot paths to family tent camps

• 4 to 6 feet wide; compacted soil and duff, water bars, and water quality management; wood boardwalks or concrete/stone retaining walls if steep cross-slope; wood stairs on steep grades

3,900 linear feet

Nature Trails • 3 to 4 feet wide, natural surface 1,600 linear feet Small Falls Trail • 3 to 4 feet wide, natural surface 2,200 linear feet

Sugar Pines Trail • 3 to 4 feet wide, natural surface 1,400 linear feet

Circulation and Infrastructure (cont.) Electrical Supply • Overhead from PG&E to water treatment package plant 175 linear feet

• Overhead from PG&E to restroom in Staff camp 75 linear feet • Combination of overhead and underground within 3,450 linear feet

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Approximate Size remainder of camp.

Water Supply • In-stream pump, SF Tuolumne River with standpipe and underground line to storage tank

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• Back-up well (existing) 1 • Flocculation tank and water treatment package plant

with concrete foundation, wood framing and metal roof structure

1

• Water storage tank(s) with colors to match landscape backdrop

280,000 gallon capacity

• Fire pump house 1 • Pneumatic tank with pump 1 • Underground water lines 5,100 linear feet

Wastewater Treatment • Main camp: buried septic tanks 1 (13,000 gallon capacity) • Staff camp: buried septic tanks 1 (2,000 gallon capacity) • Buried wastewater lines within central Camp and Hardin

Flat Road 2,820 linear feet

• Lift station in hard-sided wood with metal roof structure 3

• Leach field 2,000 linear feet (over 60,000 square foot-area)

Pedestrian / Utility Bridge • Shoreline abutments with pier and overlook point; utilities and deck above 100-year floodplain; pedestrian load; movable steps to island

1 (6 feet x 200 feet)

Administrative and Staff Facilities Staff Cabins • Typical staff cabin: concrete piers and wood framing;

hard-sided wood with metal roof structure; electricity; sleeps 4 per cabin structure

13 (350 square feet each)

• Accessible staff cabin; concrete piers and wood framing; hard-sided wood with metal roof structure; electricity; sleeps 2 per cabin structure

2 (200 square feet each)

• One deck per 2 cabins 14 (280 square feet each) Counselor-in-Training Tent Cabins

• Concrete piers and wood framing; deck platform, canvas, and wood shade structure features; sleeps 1 in Coordinator tent cabin, sleeps 8 per tent Counselor-in-Training cabins

3 structures (350 square feet total) 1 common deck (280 square feet)

Nurse’s Tent Cabin and First Aid Station

• First Aid Station: Concrete piers and wood framing; hard-sided wood with metal roof structure for clinic area; electricity; water/restroom; accessible

• Nurse’s Cabin: Concrete piers and wood framing; deck platform and canvas tent; electricity; accessible

1 First Aid Station (280 square feet) 1 Nurse’s Cabin (250 square feet) 1 Common connecting deck (100 square feet)

Camp Manager’s Cabin • Year-round residence; concrete foundation; hard-sided wood with metal roof structure; all-weather with propane, water, and electricity; accessible

1 structure (850 square feet) 1 deck (325 square feet)

Maintenance Shop/Storage

• Concrete foundation; hard-sided wood with metal roof structure; electricity; outdoor fenced storage area

1 structure (1,000 square feet) 1 storage area (1,430 square feet

Office/Store • Concrete foundation; hard-sided wood with metal roof structure; electricity


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Approximate Size

Camper Facilities Family Tent Cabins • Concrete piers and wood framing; deck platform and

canvas tent; wood shade structure; 22 with electricity; 5 accessible

77 (includes existing tent cabins remaining after the Rim fire from 425 to 625 square feet including decks)

Dining Hall and Kitchen • 1-story structure (group dining area, commercial kitchen, and storage); concrete foundation; wood and metal framing; hard-sided wood, metal, and metal roof structure; stone fireplace; restroom

1 structure (9,000 square feet) 1 deck (770 square feet)

Recycling Center • Concrete with stone or wood fascia; metal framing 1 structure (535 square feet) Recreation Hall / Arts and Crafts

• Multi-use recreation and social gathering room; storage; concrete foundation; wood and metal framing; hard-sided wood, metal, stone, and metal roof structure; restroom

1 structure (2,760 square feet) 1 deck (1,700 square feet)

Camp Restrooms • Concrete floors; hard-sided wood or concrete with stone, and metal roof structure; electricity; hot and cold water; maintenance closet

3 structures (545 square feet) note: 1 existing in to remain

Camp Accessible Restroom

• Concrete floors; hard-sided wood or concrete with stone, and metal roof structure; electricity; hot and cold water; maintenance closet

1 structure (300 square feet)

Camp Showers • Concrete floors; concrete/stone wall enclosures; hot and cold water; maintenance closet; open-air ceiling

3 structures (318 square feet each) note: 1 existing in to remain

Camp Laundries • Concrete floors; hard-sided wood and metal roof structure; electricity; hot and cold water; maintenance closet

3 structures (164 square feet each)

Staff Camp combined restrooms/showers/ laundry

• Concrete floors; hard-sided wood and metal roof structure; electricity; hot and cold water; maintenance closet

1 (1,226 square feet each)

Social, Recreation, and Education Structures/Use Areas Weirs (existing) • Retrofit existing concrete foundation and wood weir

slats as needed 2

Swimming area retaining walls

• Reinforced concrete with stone fascia 4 walls (total 275 linear feet)

Chair circle • Wood or canvas shade arbors; compacted native soil and duff with erosion control and water quality management

1

Nature Center • Wood framing on concrete slab; hard-sided wood and metal roof structure; outdoor deck overlooking river


Stage and Amphitheater • Stage with steel and wood framing, water, electricity; amphitheater with concrete and wood seating

• Lighting booth on concrete piers, hard-sided, wood framing, metal roof, and electricity

1 (3,200 square feet total)

Kiddie Camp • Fenced area; contained sand; 2 storage sheds; deck; shade structures

1 area (2,100 square feet including 1,000 square-foot day use deck)

Children’s Discovery Area • Open use area; discovery features; contained sand 1 (1,000 square feet) Sports Courts • Permeable paving or paving with related water quality

management features; spectator seating 3 (3,600 square feet total)

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Approximate Size

Common use decks • Wood framing; decking and shade structure 4 (max. 900 square feet each) Sauna • Hard-sided stone and metal roof structure 1 (224 square feet)

Consistent with overall Forest Plan goals and the riparian setting of the central BTC on the north-facing slope of the South Fork Tuolumne River, revegetation will emphasize dense riparian vegetation and conifers shading the river, Thimbleberry Creek, and related drainages. High to moderate stand densities and canopy cover will be targeted for mid-slope areas of the BTC. Within that framework, along the Hardin Flat Road corridor, revegetation will accomplish dual goals of a shaded fuel break and screening of BTC facilities and parking areas. The south-facing leach field area, that was entirely burned, will be managed into an open hillside meadow. The remaining south-facing areas will be managed as a more open forest. Those portions of the Permit Area that did not burn or were only partially burned, such as around the staff camp area and the downstream portions of the central BTC will be managed consistent with safety and the above goals. A general goal for all areas of BTC is to prevent new infestations of noxious weeds and the spread of existing weeds as the result of project activities. Within the BTC area, weed-free mulch, mechanical, and hand methods will be used to remove and discourage noxious weeds. Figure 2.01-5 presents a conceptual area mosaic of revegetation of burned areas within the central BTC and the broad objectives for each mosaic unit. Table 2 provides a general listing of species keyed to that mosaic.

Table 2 Generalized Species List for Revegetation

Botanical Name Common Name Planting Zone (Figure C-2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Trees Acer macrophyllum Big Leaf Maple Yes Yes Yes Alnus rhombifolia White Alder Yes Yes Yes Calocedrus decurrens Incense Cedar Yes Yes Yes Cornus nuttallii Western Dogwood Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Corylus cornuta californica Hazelnut Yes Yes Pinus lambertiana Sugar Pine Yes Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa Pine Yes Yes Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas Fir Yes Yes Yes Yes Quercus kelloggii Black Oak Yes Yes Yes Yes Salix spp. Willow Yes Yes Yes Yes Sequoiadendron giganteum Giant Sequoia Yes Yes Yes Shrubs and Ground Covers Arctostaphylos spp. Manzanita Yes Amelanchier alnifolia Western Serviceberry Yes Yes Chamaebatia foliolosa Mountain Misery Yes Yes Yes Yes Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lilium pardalinum Leopard Lily Yes Yes Philadelphus lewisii Mock Orange Yes Yes Yes

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Botanical Name Common Name Planting Zone (Figure C-2) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Rubus parviflorus Thimbleberry Yes Yes

All plants used in revegetation will be native to the immediate region surrounding the BTC. It is anticipated that the majority of planting will be conducted in the fall seasons using small contract-grown container plants (liners) although in select locations more mature trees may be transplanted or planted from larger containers. All revegetation will be consistent with Forest Service goals and objectives for revegetation (FHS 2609.2).

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ALTERNATIVE 2 Under Alternative 2, a 30-year Term SUP allowing the City to reconstruct and operate BTC much as it was prior to the Rim Fire would not be issued and the City of Berkeley would abandon its efforts to reconstruct BTC. No Forest Plan Amendment would be necessary and current forest-wide standards and guidelines (USDA 2017, p. 31-61) and management area direction (p. 159-161) that apply within or directly adjacent to the existing SUP area would remain unchanged. Figure 2 illustrates the existing SUP area and vicinity where Condition 11 contained in the existing SUP would direct Alternative 2 actions:

“Upon abandonment, termination, revocation, or cancellation of this permit, the permittee shall remove within a reasonable time all structures and improvements except those owned by the United States, and shall restore the site unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. If the permittee fails to remove all such structures or improvements within a reasonable period, they shall become property of the United States but that will not relieve the permittee of liability for the cost of their removal and restoration of the site.”

Alternative 2 would include the following specific actions by the City of Berkeley: 1. Dismantle and remove all remaining structures, access improvements, and below ground

utilities within the SUP area as determined in cooperation with the Forest Service. Table 3 describes the features that remain within the SUP area that were not destroyed by the Rim Fire or not immediately removed after the fire and their disposition under the alternative. Figure 6 illustrates the remaining above ground features within the existing SUP area. Figure 7 shows the approximate locations of underground water facilities. Figure 8 shows the approximate locations of underground sewer facilities. Figure 9 shows the approximate locations of underground electrical facilities.

2. Recontour as necessary all lands disturbed by removal of facilities within the existing SUP area to reflect natural slope conditions.

3. Hydromulch all lands disturbed by facility removal and install other erosion control measures using best management practices (BMPs) sufficient to protect the water quality of the South Fork Tuolumne River and its tributary drainages consistent with the goals and objectives for Riparian Conservation Areas (p. 187-191). BMPs are derived from the Regional Water Quality Management Handbook (USDA 2011) as well as national BMPs (USDA 2012).

TABLE 3: ALTERNATIVE 2: SITE AND FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Feature Characteristics Approximate

Quantity / Size

Circulation and Infrastructure Entrance (turn-around and access route to Dining)

• Entry sign and gate • Portion of entrance drive outside of Tuolumne County

Hardin Flat Road right of way • Paved drive to Dining hall and parking area • Re-contour

19,950 square feet

Foot Paths (throughout Camp) • Re-contour 3,900 linear feet

Hillside Trail • Re-contour 1,200 linear feet

Sugar Pines Trail • Re-contour 1,350 linear feet

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TABLE 3: ALTERNATIVE 2: SITE AND FACILITY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Feature Characteristics Approximate

Quantity / Size

Water Supply • Water storage tank and foundation • Remaining water tank foundations • Underground water line distribution system

1 foundation 5 foundations Figure 2-01-2

Wastewater Treatment • Buried septic tanks and underground wastewater lines • Remaining lift station facilities and foundation • Leach field

Figure 2-01-3 1 structure Figure 2-01-3

Electrical Utilities • Cut existing pole in Sun City at 1’ above grade and remove; no ground disturbance

• Overhead lights (sports courts) • Underground electrical service lines • All underground features within Sun City to remain in

place; no ground disturbance

1 pole 2 poles and lights Figure 2.01-4

Pedestrian bridges or wildlife friendly culverts

• Foundations 4 foundations

Camp Facilities Family Tent Cabins • Camp area south of river: Wooden decks tent cabin

frames, and concrete foundations • Sun City: dismantle cabins and cut structural posts 1’

above grade; leave all concrete foundations in place; no ground disturbance

15 structures 2 structures

Restrooms • Sun City restroom 1 structure

Foundations • Dining Hall foundation; shoreline sandbag armoring by Cam Manager ‘s cabin; miscellaneous reinforced concrete pads, foundations, footings, and low walls

Varies

Weirs • Concrete foundation and metal weir slats 2 weirs

Swimming area retaining walls (2) • Concrete 240 linear feet

Stage and Amphitheater • Amphitheater with concrete stairs and metal seating supports

1

Sports Courts (3) • Paving 3,850 square feet

Adult Beach • Concrete retaining walls; level concrete deck areas 800 square feet

Archery Range • Shade structure waiting area 1 structure

Drainages • Culverts 3 culverts

Camp Facilities (cont.) Spring • Concrete basin 1 basin

Landscape Stabilization

Grading and erosion control • General contouring and fine grading of all disturbed areas

• Hydromulch • BMPs for erosion control

4 to 5 acres

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Camp Paths

Creek / Drainage Channel

Natural Surfaced Path: 4' to 6' wide

100-Year Floodplain

Bridge

Bridge / Wildlife-friendly Culvert

NOTE: The Concept Plan presentedis preliminary and approximate.Final site layout, including circulation,building footprints and locations,may change during detailed design.

LEGEND (see text for explanation)

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City of BerkeleyTuolumne CampPermit (46690)

This drawing is conceptual and for planning purposes only.Program information, scale, location of areas, and otherinformation shown are subject to review, field evaluation, andmodification.

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Zone 1: South Fork Tuolumne River, Island andEdge• Provide shade to river, its fishery, and day use areas(island and beaches)• Enhance riparian wildlife corridor functions

Zone 2: Riparian/Floodplain• Enhance riparian wildlife corridor functions• Shade the river and its fisheries

Zone 3: Riparian/Thimbleberry Creek• Enhance riparian wildlife corridor functions• Provide a focal amenity and shade for family tentstructures and central BTC use areas• Provide for groundcover to manage stormwater andenhance of water quality

Zone 4: Intermittent Drainages• Enhance wildlife corridor functions• Provide a focal amenity and shade for family tentstructures• Provide groundcover to manage stormwater andenhance water quality of runoff from Hardin FlatRoad culvert and internal camp pathway system

Zone 5: Mixed Forest/Common Use Areas• Provide relatively fast-growing open forest shadecanopy for BTC• Provide for groundcover to manage stormwater andenhance water quality of runoff from internal BTCpathway system• Consider selective use of transplanted or largecontainer trees for shade

Zone 6: Mixed Forest, Shade andErosion Control• Provide relatively fast-growing open to moderatelydense shade canopy for BTC• Provide for groundcover to manage stormwaterrunoff and enhance water quality

Zone 7: Mixed Forest• Provide visual screening between central BTC andHardin Flat Road• Provide relatively fast-growing open to moderatelydense shade canopy for BTC

Zone 8: Hillside Meadow• Develop meadow suitable for maintenance of leachfield functions• Provide raptor foraging habitat

Zone 9: General Upland/Mixed Forest• Allow natural succession

Zone 10: Fuel Modification ofExisting Forest• Allow natural succession• Provide for groundcover to manage stormwaterrunoff and enhance water quality


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NOTE: HAZARD TREE REMOVAL IN ALLCAMP AREASON AN ANNUALOR AS-NEEDED BASIS

NOTE: The Concept Plan presented ispreliminary and approximate. Final sitelayout, including circulation, buildingfootprints and locations, may changeduring detailed design.

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APPENDIX C: LIST OF FLORA IDENTIFIED AT THE BERKELEY TUOLUMNE CAMP

The plant species listed below have been observed within the Berkeley Tuolumne Camp study area during surveys conducted by Live Oak Associates, Inc. on May 10, 26, and July 11, 2011, April 2, May 19, May 28, and June 2, 2015. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wetland indicator status of each plant has been shown following its common name using the Western Mountians, Valleys and Coast (WMVC) ranking system. OBL - Obligate FACW - Facultative Wetland FAC - Facultative FACU - Facultative Upland UPL - Upland NR - No review NA - No agreement NI - No investigation VASCULAR PLANT SPECIES ACERACEAE – Maple Family Acer macrophyllum Big-Leaf Maple FACU AGAVACEAE – Agave Family Chlorogalum pomeridianum ssp. pomeridianum Soap Plant UPL ANACARDIACEAE – Cashew Family Toxicodendron diversilobum Poison Oak FAC APIACEAE – Umbel Family Heracleum maximum Cow Parsnip FAC Osmorhiza berteroi Sweet Cicely FACU Sanicula tuberosa Snake-root UPL Torilis arvensis Torilis UPL ARALIACEAE – Ivy Family Hedera helix English Ivy FACU ARISTOLOCHIACEAE – Pipevine Family Asarum hartwegii Hartweg’s Wild Ginger UPL ASCLEPIADACEAE – Milkweed Family Asclepias speciosa Showy Milkweed FAC ASTERACEAE - Sunflower Family Achillea millefolium Common Yarrow FACU Adenocaulon bicolor Trail Plant UPL Agoseris retrorsa Spearleaf Agoseris UPL Anaphalis margaritacea Pearly Everlasting FACU Artemesia douglasiana Mugwort FACW Cirsium andersonii Anderson’s Thistle UPL Cirsium occidentale californicum California Thistle UPL Cirsium vulgare Bull Thistle FACU Erigeron canadensis Canada Horseweed FACU Eriophyllum lanatum var. croceum Woolly Sunflower UPL


Gnaphalium californicum California Cudweed UPL Hieracium albiflorum Hawkweed UPL Lactuca serriola Prickly Lettuce FACU Madia exigua Small Tarweed UPL Micropus californicus Slender Cottonweed FACU Psilocarphus tenellus ssp. tenellus Wooly Marbles OBL Senecio vulgaris Common Groundsel FACU Solidago velutina ssp. californica California Goldenrod UPL Sonchus oleraceus Prickly Sow Thistle UPL Taraxacum californicum California Dandelion FACW Tragopogon dubius Yellow Salsify UPL Wyethia angustifolia Mules Ears FACU ADOXACEAE – Elderberry Family Sambucus nigra ssp. caerulea Blue Elderberry FACU BERBERIDACEAE – Barberry Family Berberis aquifolium var. dictyota Oregon Grape UPL BETULACEAE – Birch Family Alnus rhombifolia White Alder FACW Corylus cornuta ssp. californica Hazelnut FACU BLECHNACEAE – Wood Fern Family Woodwardia fimbriata Chain Fern FACW BORAGINACEAE – Borage Family Cryptantha echinella Hedgehog Cryptantha UPL Cryptantha simulans Cryptantha UPL Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii Baby Blue-eyes UPL Nemophila pedunculata Nemophila FAC Plagiobothrys hispidulus Popcornflower FACW Plagiobothrys torreyi ssp. diffusus High Sierra Popcornflower UPL Phacelia vallicola Phacelia UPL BRASSICACEAE - Mustard Family Athysanus pusillus Athysanus UPL Barbarea orthocerus Winter Cress FACW Cardamine oligosperma Few-seeded Bitter-Cress FAC Draba verna Spring Whitlow Grass UPL Lepidium virginicum Virginia peppergrass FACU CAMPANULACEAE - Bellflower Family Githopsis specularioides Venus’ Looking Glass FACU CAPRIFOLIACEAE - Honeysuckle Family Symphoricarpos mollis Creeping Snowberry FACU CARYOPHYLLACEAE – Carnation Family Cerastium glomeratum Chickweed FACU Minuartia californica California Sandwort FACU Silene californica Indian Pink UPL Silene lemmonii Lemmon’s Catchfly UPL Stellaria media Chickweed FACU CHENOPODIACEAE – Goosefoot Family Chenopodium album Common Goosefoot FACU COMANDRACEAE – Bastard Toadflax Family


Comandra umbellata Bastard Toadflax UPL CONVOLVULACEAE – Morning Glory Family Calystegia malacophylla ssp. malacophylla Sierra Bindweed UPL CORNACEAE – Dogwood Family Cornus nuttallii Pacific Dogwood FACU Cornus sericea American Dogwood UPL CUPRESSACEAE – Cypress Family Calocedrus decurrens Incense Cedar UPL CYPERACEAE – Umbrella Sedge Family Carex lasiocarpha ssp. lanuginosa Woolly Sedge OBL Carex nudata Torrent Sedge OBL DENNSTAIDTIACEAE – Bracken Fern Family Pteridium aquilinum Bracken Fern FACU EQUISETACEAE – Horsetail Family Equisetum hyemale ssp. affine Common Scouring Rush FACW ERICACEAE — Heath Family Arctostaphylos patula Greenleaf Manzanita UPL Arctostaphylos mewukka Whiteleaf Manzanita UPL Pterospora andromedea Pinedrops UPL Rhododendron occidentale Western Azalea FAC EUPHORBIACEAE – Spurge Family Euphorbia serpyllifolia Common Spurge UPL FABACEAE - Pea Family Acmispon americanus Spanish Clover FACU Acmispon brachycarpus Hill Lotus UPL Acmispon nevadensis Nevada Lotus UPL Acmispon parviflorus Small-flowered Lotus UPL Hosackia oblongifolius Stream Trefoil OBL Lathyrus nevadensis var. nevadensis Nevada Pea UPL Lathyrus sulphureus Sulfur Pea UPL Lupinus albicaulis Lupine UPL Lupinus bicolor Miniature Lupine UPL Lupinus latifolius var. columbianus Broad-leaved Lupine FAC Trifolium albopurpureum Clover FACU Trifolium ciliolatum Clover UPL Trifolium obtusiflorum Obtuse Clover FAC Trifolium repens White Clover FAC Trifolium variegatum White-tipped Clover FAC Trifolium willdenovii Tomcat Clover FACU Vicia villosa Common Vetch UPL FAGACEAE - Oak Family Quercus chrysolepis Canyon Live Oak UPL Quercus kelloggii Black Oak UPL GERANIACEAE – Geranium Family Erodium botrys Broad-leaved Filaree UPL Erodium cicutarium Cut-leaved Filaree UPL GROSSULARIACEAE – Currant Family Ribes amarum Bitter Gooseberry UPL


Ribes nevadense Sierra Currant FAC Ribes roezli spp. roezli Sierra Gooseberry UPL HYPERICACEAE – St. Johns Wort Family Hypericum anagalloides Tinker’s Penny OBL IRIDACEAE – Iris Family Iris hartwegii ssp. hartwegii Hartweg’s Iris UPL JUNCACEAE - Rush Family Juncus effusus ssp. pacificus Pacific Rush FACW Juncus occidentalis Western Rush FACW Juncus oxymeris Pointed Rush FACW Luzula oristera Wood Rush UPL LAMIACEAE – Mint Family Lamium amplexicaule Henbit UPL Lavendula sp. Ornamental Lavender UPL LAMIACEAE – Mint Family Monardella odoratissima ssp. pallida Mountain Pennyroyal UPL Prunella vulgaris Self-heal FACU Stachys albens White Hedge Nettle OBL LILIACEAE – Lily Family Brodiaea elegans ssp. elegans Elegant Brodiaea FACU Calochortus minimus Sierra Mariposa Lily UPL Calochortus superbus Superb Mariposa Lily UPL Calochortus venustus Butterfly Mariposa Lily UPL Disporum hookeri Fairy Bells UPL MALVACEAE – Mallow Family Malva nicaeensis Bull Mallow UPL MELANTHIACEAE – False-hellebore Family Trillium angustipetalum Narrow-petaled Wakerobin UPL MONTIACEAE – Miners Lettuce Family Claytonia perfoliata ssp. perfoliata Miner’s Lettuce FAC MYRICACEAE – Wax Myrtle Family Myrica hartwegii Sierra Sweet Bay FAC MYRSINACEAE – Starflower Family Trientalis latifolia Pacific Starflower FACW ONAGRACEAE – Fuschia Family Circaea alpina ssp. pacifica Enchanter’s Nightshade FAC Clarkia dudleyana Dudley’s Clarkia UPL Clarkia heterandra Farewell to Spring UPL Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera Farewell to Spring UPL Clarkia rhomboidea Clarkia UPL Epilobium ciliatum ssp. ciliatum Fringed Willow Herb FACW Epilobium densiflorum Dense Flowered Willow FACW Herb Epilobium glaberrimum ssp. glaberrimum Glaucous Willow Herb FACW ORCHIDACEAE – Orchid Family Corallorhiza striata Striped Coralroot FACU Goodyera oblongifolia Rattlesnake Plantain FACU OROBANCHACEAE – Broomrape Family


Cordylanthus tenuis ssp. tenuis Slender Birds Beak UPL PAPAVERACEAE – Poppy Family Dicentra formosa Bleeding Heart FACU Eschscholzia lobii Frying Pans UPL PHRYMACEAE – Lopseed Family Mimulus bolanderi Bolander’s Mondkey Flower FACW Mimulus cardinalis Cardinal Monkey Flower FACU Mimulus filicaulis Slender-stemmed Monkey FACW Flower

Mimulus floribundus Floriferous Monkey Flower OBL Mimulus guttatus Common Monkey Flower OBL Mimulus inconspicuus Small Flowered Monkey FACU Flower Mimulus laciniatus Cut-leaved Monkey Flower FAC Mimulus layneae Layne’s Monkey Flower UPL Mimulus moschatus Musk Monkey Flower OBL Mimulus torreyi Torrey’s Monkey Flower UPL PINACEAE – Pine Family Abies concolor White Fir UPL Pinus lambertiana Sugar Pine UPL Pinus ponderosa Ponderosa Pine UPL Pseudotsuga menziesii Douglas-fir UPL PLANTAGINACEAE – Plantain Family Collinsia tinctoria Chinese Houses FACU Collinsia torreyi ssp. torreyi Torrey’s Blue-eyed Mary UPL Keckiella breviflora Beardtongue UPL Plantago lanceolata English Plantain FACU Veronica arvensis Common Speedwell FACU Veronica peregrina ssp. xalapensis Purslane Speedwell OBL POACEAE - Grass Family Agrostis stolonifera Creeping Bentgrass FAC Aira caryophyllea Silver Hairgrass FACU Bromus hordeaceus Soft Chess FACU Bromus tectorum Nodding Brome UPL Cynosurus echinatus Hedgehog Dogtail UPL Dactylis glomerata Orchard Grass FACU Danthonia californica ssp. californica California Oatgrass FAC Deschampsia danthonioides Slender Hairgrass FACW Elymus glaucus Blue Wild Rye UPL Festuca perennis Ryegrass UPL Melica bulbosa Bulbous Onion Grass FACU Poa bulbosa Bulbous Bluegrass FACU Stipa pulchra Purple Needlegrass UPL Vulpia microstachys Vulpia UPL Vulpia myuros Rattail Fescue FACU POLEMONIACEAE – Phlox Family Allophyllum divaricatum Purple False Giliflower UPL Collomia tinctoria Staining Collomia UPL


Gilia capitata Globe Gilia UPL Leptosiphon minimus Whisker Brush UPL Leptosiphon montanus False Babystars UPL Microsteris gracilis Slender Phlox FACU Navarretia divaricata Navarretia UPL Navarretia intertexta ssp. intertexta Navarretia FACW POLYGONACEAE - Buckwheat Family Rumex acetosella Sheep Sorrel FACU Rumex crispus Curley Dock FAC PRIMULACEAE – Primrose Family Primula hendersonii Henderson’s Shooting Star UPL PTERIDACEAE – Bracken Fern Family Pentagramma triangularis Goldenback Fern UPL RANUNCULACEAE – Buttercup Family Aquilegia formosa Western Columbine FAC Delphinium nuttallianum Nuttals Larkspur FAC Ranunculus occidentalis Western Buttercup FACW Ranunculus sceleratus Cursed Buttercup OBL RHAMNACEAE — Buckthorn Family Ceanothus cuneatus var. cuneatus Wedgeleaf Ceonothus UPL Ceanothus diversifolius Pine Mat Ceonothus UPL Ceanothus integerrimus Deerbrush UPL Rhamnus purshiana Cascara Buckthorn UPL ROSACEAE – Rose Family Amelanchier utahensis Utah Serviceberry UPL Cercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides Birch-leaf Mountain UPL Mohogany Chamaebatia foliolosa Bearclover UPL Fragaria virginiana Wild Strawberry FACU Fragaria vesca Wood Strawberry FACU Horkelia fusca ssp. pauciflora Small Flowered Horkelia UPL Physocarpus capitatus Shredding Ninebark FACW Potentilla glandulosa Cinquefoil UPL Prunus subcordata Sierra Plum UPL Prunus virginiana Choke Cherry UPL Rosa californica California Rose FAC Rosa gymnocarpa Bald Hip Rose FACU Rubus armeniacus Himalayan Blackberry FACU Rubus parviflorus Thimbleberry FACU Spiraea splendens Rose Meadowsweet UPL RUBIACEAE – Madder Family Galium aparine Catchweed Bedstraw FACU Galium bolanderi Bolander’s Bedstraw UPL Galium porrigens ssp. tenue Bedstraw UPL Galium sparsiflorum ssp. sparsiflorum Sequoia Bedstraw UPL RUSCACEAE – Lily Family Maianthemum racemosum False Solomon’s Seal FAC SALICACEAE – Willow Family


Salix scouleriana Scouler’s Willow FAC SAXIFRAGACEAE – Saxifrage Family Boykinia major Brook Foam FACW Heuchera micrantha Alumroot UPL Lithophragma heterophyllum Varied-leaf Woodland Star UPL SCROPHULARIACEAE – Figwort Family Scrophularia californica California Figwort FAC SOLONACEAE- Nightshade Family Solanum xanti Chaparral Nightshade UPL THEMIDACEAE – Lily Family Dichelostemma capitatum Blue Dicks FACU Dichelostemma multiflorum Many Flowered Brodiaea UPL Triteliea ixiodes ssp. scabra Pretty Face FAC TYPHACEAE – Cattail Family Typha latifolia Broad-leaved Cattail OBL URTICACEAE –Nettle Family Urtica dioica ssp. holisericea Hoary Nettle FAC VIOLACEAE – Violet Family Viola macloskeyi Small White Violet OBL Viola pinetorium Pine Violet UPL Viola sheltonii Shelton’s Violet UPL Viola sp. Cultivated Violet UPL VITACEAE – Grape Family Vitis californica California Wild Grape FACU WOODSIACEAE – Fern Family Athyrium felix-femina Lady Fern FAC NON-VASCULAR PLANT SPECIES

LICHENS

PARMELIACEAE Hypogymnia imshaugii Tube lichen Letharia vulpina Wolf Lichen Platismatia glauca Ragged Lichen MOSSES Pleuridium acuminatum Ceratodon purpureus SPIKE MOSS SELAGINELLACEAE – Spike Moss Family Selaginella hansenii THALLOSE LIVERWORT MARCHANTIACEAE – Thallose Liverwort Family Marchantia polymorpha

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