Report on a Field Survey of the Mather Project Area, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona and Talinum Validulum (The Tusayan Flameflower), a Species of Concern
Brian NJ. 1996. Report on a Field Survey of the Mather Project Area, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona and Talinum Validulum (The Tusayan Flameflower), a Species of Concern. Lakewood, CO
The Mather Point orientation and transit center (National Park Service 1995) as proposed in the park's General Management Plan will be the main point for visitors on the South Rim to receive information and transportation. It would be placed about 1.2 to 1.8 kilometers south of the rim at Mather Point. Facilities would include an orientation center, outdoor plaza, restrooms, phones, offices, concession stands, and parking for about 32 buses and 1,500 vehicles. Paved transit roads and pedestrian paths would also be constructed. The center is proposed to be constructed during the first phase (1995-2002) with completion of the parking lot being constructed during the second phase (2003-2010). In December 1994, I was asked to perform a botanical survey of the area as part of the natural and cultural compliance procedures. I determined that the area had suitable habitat for the Tusayan flameflower. I postponed the survey until after the monsoon rains had begun as plants emerge following precipitation. In July 1995, a park revegetation crew member, Therean Taylor, observed a population in the project area and told me of its location. Following is a description of the Tusayan flameflower, a description of the project site, and results of the survey.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Brian, Nancy
- Date of Issue
- 1996-07-16
- Units
- GRCA
- Keywords
- Plant Studies, Talinum validulum, Threatened - endangered - sensitive plants, Tusayan flameflower