Habitat Protection/Restoration for Mission Blue Butterfly in Marin Corridor
Fritzke S. 2010. Habitat Protection/Restoration for Mission Blue Butterfly in Marin Corridor. NRPP Completion Report; PMIS 53768, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, PWRO; TE-00-02. National Park Service. San Francisco, CA
This project focused on the physical removal of 8.25 acres of non-native Monterey pine trees (Pinus radiata) and understory Australian tea trees (Leptospermum laevigatum) that were invading the habitat for the federally endangered mission blue butterfly (Plebejus icariodes missionensis). This was a top vegetation and wildlife management priority for the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). A GIS inventory of Monterey pine stands was completed throughout the Marin Headlands mission blue butterfly (mbb) habitat corridor in 1989-1998. The data were compiled to determine the highest priority threats that impacted butterfly habitat. These areas were targeted for treatment under this project. Tree removal was carried out by contract helicopter, due to the steep terrain and need to minimize soil and vegetation disturbance within the mbb habitat areas.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Fritzke, Sue
- Date of Issue
- 2010-06-29
- Publisher
- National Park Service
- Units
- GOGA
- Keywords
- Butterflies, French broom, Monterey cypress, Monterey pine, pampas grass, San Francisco Bay, Silver-leafed lupine, Thoroughwort