1992-11-30_REPORT - M1981302

• Permit No: M1981302
• IBM Index Class Name: Report
• Doc Date: 11/30/1992
• From: USFWS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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2. QUALIFICATIONS OF SURVEYOR
Soiranthes is difficult to identify in the field, and since the orchid
is rare and flowers for such a short time, few people have had the opportunity
to become acquainted with the species. The Service does not want to exclude
any qualified person from conducting surveys. Therefore, the Service has
developed a minimum set of qualification criteria that demonstrate whether a
surveyor is sufficiently acquainted with Soiranthes to collect consistent and
accurate information for the survey report. Documentation that these criteria
have been met is accomplished by submitting a statement of surveyor
qualifications as part of the survey report.
The survey report shall contain a statement of qualifications of the
individual conducting the survey, including:
a. description of botanical expertise and training (e.g. , graduate
degree in botany, ecology, or other appropriate discipline) ;
b. experience in conducting rare plant surveys (list dates, locations,
and plants included in previously conducted surveys) ;
c. actions taken to become acquainted with the known locations and
appearance of Soiranthes diluvialis (such as visiting herbaria to look
at specimens, conversations or site visits with others familiar with the
species for a description of ecology and likely occurrences) ;
d. documentation of correct identification of Soiranthes diluvialis in
the field. The surveyor is required to enclose a photograph of the
species taken at a known site and a statement certifying when and where
the photograph was taken;
e. references, particularly documenting contact with known Soiranthes
experts.
3. AREAS REQUIRING A SURVEY
The following areas in Colorado have been determined to have a high
probability of occurrence of Soiranthes based on current and historical
records of the species. Surveys are required for appropriate sites below
6,500 feet elevation within these areas:
a. Boulder and Jefferson Counties;
b. The South Platte River 100 year floodplain and perennial tributaries
from the Front Range as far east as Brush, Morgan County;
c. The Fountain Creek 100 year floodplain and perennial tributaries from
the Front Range to the southern boundary of E1 Paso County;
d. The Yampa River 100 year floodplain and its perennial tributaries
from Steamboat Springs west to the Utah border.
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