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Species Date N Latitude W Longitude Individuals Total = 1 brown snake 2003-06-12 392232 945637 1 2003-06-18 392232 945637 1 Total = 2 ornate box turtle 2003-09-21 On wooded path on Government Hill 1 Total = 1 five-lined skink 2003-06-12 392230 945641 1 2003-06-23 392158 945648 1 2003-06-23 392238 945618 1 2003-07-01 392232 945637 1 2003-07-11 By pond at DB Farm 1 2003-09-04 392258 945561 1 Total = 6 northern cricket frog 2003-06-23 392234 945631 1 Total = 1 LITERATURE CITED Collins, J. T. 1993. Amphibians and reptiles in Kansas. 3 rd ed. University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS. 397 pp. Fitch, H. S. 1987. Collecting and life-history techniques. Pp. 143–164 In: R. A. Seigel, J. T. Collins, and S. S. Novak (eds.). Snakes; ecology and evolutionary biology. Macmillan. New York, NY. Johnson, T. R. 1987. The amphibians and reptiles of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation. Jefferson City, MO. 368 pp. Parmelee, J.R. and H. S. Fitch. 1995. An experiment with artificial shelters for snakes: effects of material, age, and surface preparation. Herpetological Natural History 3: 187–191. NATURAL AREAS INVENTORY OF FT. LEAVENWORTH II 186
APPENDIX F. Exotic and Invasive Plant Species of Concern. Invasive (exotic) plants are species that prosper and spread without human assistance after being moved from their native habitat to a new location. They are becoming one of the greatest threats to natural ecosystems worldwide. Problems associated with invasive plants have increased dramatically with expanding human population, world travel, and international trade. Exotic plants are of particular concern since many natural controls formally regulating their populations are absent in the new non-native environment. They are often able to out-compete native vegetation resulting in reduced biodiversity, habitat modification, and impacts on many ecological processes. The existence and distribution of exotic species of concern on FLMR have been established by several studies (Freeman et al.1997, this report). The decision to pursue active control of a given species will depend upon the degree to which native species are displaced and vegetation management decisions may need to be made on a species-specific basis. The impact any exotic species has on the natural system must be weighed against the impacts of controlling it. The effects of any type of control on non-target plants and animals must be considered. Resource restrictions will likely limit complete eradication of aggressive species and minimizing the impact of exotics on native populations may be a more realistic goal in some situations. Established guidelines for pest control at Army installations must be consulted when planning control measures. Proper identification of exotic and native plants is critical to preserving native biodiversity at FLMR. Resource personnel in charge of invasive species control must be certain of their target species, and must exercise care not to damage native plants when implementing treatment. Poorly implemented control measures on exotic species have the potential to be extremely damaging to native biodiversity. Conversely, soundly implemented measures to control exotic species can help maintain and enhance native biodiversity. A strong monitoring program that tracks the location and abundance of species of concern is a fundamental component of a sound program of exotic species control. We have identified 27 exotic plant species of concern at FLMR (Table F.1). These plants represent real or potential threats to biodiversity. We provide general information on the biology, history, and management of each species, followed by information on the species location at FLMR, and site-specific considerations and recommendations. Life form information, which may be useful when evaluating these species of concern, appears in Table F.2. We make only general recommendations for woody exotics. These species are thought not to threaten the biodiversity in native communities at FLMR currently, and no control measures are recommended at this time. However, the distribution and abundance of these species should be monitored to detect any increase in invasive tendencies. They should not be used for landscaping in the future, and consideration should be given to removal of existing individuals that may be contributing to spread into native communities. Future efforts, if any, to control these species in natural communities should be carefully chosen so as not to adversely affect native species. Although no one species is a particular threat at this time, it is important to note NATURAL AREAS INVENTORY OF FT. LEAVENWORTH II 187
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TABLE OF CONTENTS List Of Figures .
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LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE 1.1. Locatio
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LIST OF TABLES TABLE 2.1. Summary o
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This work was carri
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Agriculture figures (1874), there w
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CHAPTER 2. NATURAL COMMUNITIES 2.1.
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TABLE 2.1. Summary of natural commu
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TABLE 2.3. Locations of vegetation
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green ash seedlings, and silver map
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Genus Species Common Name 1995-‘9
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Phryma leptostachya American lopsee
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annuals initially. Eventually, herb
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TABLE 3.1. Animal species protected
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September. On 8 September, four tra
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warbler, ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapi
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TABLE 3.4. Carrion beetles (Coleopt
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Potential for Occurrence on FLMR. B
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Recommendations. The lack of suitab
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suggests that practices that degrad
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1996, Freeman et al. 1997). Availab
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Potential for Occurrence on FLMR. R
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FLMR is the only site in northeast
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A Broad-winged hawk, Buteo platypte
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Species Old-growth Mid- Early- Succ
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plants (including all infraspecific
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TABLE 4.3. Number and cumulative pe
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limestone derivation. After the 200
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ock outcrops; it is often found wit
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hickory Forest on FLMR. Observation
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existing natural areas information.
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these areas would enhance the prair
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While FLMR supports a diverse flora
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Sorghum halepense, previously repor
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Brumwell, M. J. 1951. An ecological
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Kansas State Board of Agriculture.
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APPENDIX A. Directions to vegetatio
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Page 173 and 174: 56. Hydrophyllaceae, the waterleaf
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