Distribution and Status of Sclerocactus polyancistrus on the Naval Weapons Center-A Survey.

Abstract

Sclerocactus polyancistrus, a highly vulnerable plant with a history of having been extensively collected, is listed in recent publications as a threatened species. Military reservations and other areas that restrict public access may represent a final refuge for the plant. This report presents the results of a survey performed to determine the status of Sclerocactus polyancistrus on the Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, Calif. In addition to enabling the Navy to comply with Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, which requires federal agencies to protect threatened or endangered species as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, the survey provides a convenient reference source for the Navy in support of current and future environmental studies and land management programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA123165

Entities

People

  • Richard W. May

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • California
  • Cells
  • Classification
  • Ecology
  • Endangered Species
  • Habitats
  • Mammals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Plants
  • Remote Areas
  • Security
  • Soil Tests
  • Tectosilicates
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Wildlife

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • Riverine Ecology
  • Systems Analysis and Design