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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3957; EL CAMINO REAL ROAD WIDENING; BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES LETTER REPORT; 2004-05-24EDAW INC I420.KETTNER BOULEVARD SUITE 820 SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92101 TEL 619 233 1454 - FAX 619 233 0952 - www.edaw.com May 24, 2004 Clark Fernon, P.E. Principal Engineer Boyle Engineering 7807 Convoy Court, Suite 200 O')li 1 aILJ..JLi1ia .7 LI I , RE Biological Resources Letter Report for the Proposed El Camino Real Road WideningProject Dear Mr Fernon: The purpose of this letter report is to present the findings of a biological resources survey conducted by EDAW biologist Erik LaCoste for the proposed El Camino Real widening improvements The purpose of the biological survey was to (1) verify the presence or absence of sensitive wildlife and plant species, (2) identify site vegetation, and (3) compile a list of plant and wildlife species within the survey boundary. The survey focused on two separate locations where construction disturbance to natural habitat may occur m Report recomendations are included herein to assist the City. of Carlsbad (City) and Boyle Engineering to identify sensitive habitat areas within the project site during the early planning phase of the project Early identification of sensitive biological areas within the survey areas will assist Boyle Engineering to develop a least impactive design alternative, which avoids or minimizes potential impacts Biological resources maps are also included in the report. Project Description UNITED STATES EUROPE AUSTRALIA ASIA The proposed El Camino Real Road Widening project is located in the city' of Carlsbad (Figure 1) Widening will consist of the construction of an outside travel lane, bike lane, and parkway improvements consistent with the Prime Arterial street classification Widening improvements include an approximate 12400t-wide lane along tthe east side of El Camino Real, at two separate locations (Figure 1) The first location (Site 1) would extend for approximately 1,500 feet on the east side of the road, between Jackspar Drive and Sunnycreek Road (Figure 2) The survey area for Site 1 encompasses approximately 1.4 .5 acres of land Proposed improvements at Site 2 would extend 500 feet along the east side of El Camino Real, beginning at Cougar Drive (Figure 2). Site 2 encompasses 1 4.9 acres of land. Proposed desigh- improvements may include the use of retaining'valls and landscaping features Surrounding land uses at Site 1 include a private golf course, residential mobile home park, single-family homes, and a parcel of disturbed open space previously used for agricultural activities An existing drainage is also located at the southern end of the road Site 2 is located adjacent to Cougar Drive, which provides access to adjacent commercial and residential land uses, including a private nursing home. Based' on a DESIGN; PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE/El Cam/no Real Road Widening 36094 805 San Ysidro Beach VF ICO Q Figure 1 Regional Location Map No Scale El Camino Real Road Widening P:/2003/3K094 El Camino Real Widening Carlsbd/Gruphics/regional map.Jhll (braded) 11/11/03 Source: U.S.G.S., San Luis Rey, 1997. Q 0 2,500 2500 mmmmmmmmd Feet Scale: 1: 30,000; 1 inch = 2,500 feet El Camino Real Road Widening P:/2003/3K094 El Camino Real Widening Carlsbad/GIS/nudlviciniry nrap.mxd 5P83jZ6 (P. Moreno) 11/11/03 Figure 2 Project Vicinity Map Mr. Clark Fernon, PE Boyle Engineering 0 May 24, 2004 Page 2, review of the City of Carlsbad's General Plan and confirmation by the City, the proposed project is located outside of the City's Local Coastal Zone Methodology Prior to conducting the afield survey of the site, a review of existing data was conducted for sensitive biological resoures that may occur in the area Included in the data review was the California Department of Fish and Game's California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) and the California Native Plant Society's (CNPS) Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California published in 2001 Applicable resource planning documents also include the City's Habitat Management Plan (HMP) and the North County Multiple Habitat Conservation Program (MHCP) Both the HMP and MHCP propose to idehtify how government agencies, in cooperation with federal and state wildlife agencies, can preserve the diversity of species and habitat while allowing for develpment Specifically, the HMP provides guidelines to address impacts to vegetation communities, and plant and wildlife species in the City A review of each 'document was included in the research for this report. 0 •0 EDAW biologist Erik LaCoste conducted a biological survey of Sites 1 and 2 on November 5, 2003 Vegetation communities were mapped and are shown in Figures 3 and 4 of the report The survey boundaries for Sites 1 and 2 were defined by Boyle Engineering and include an area larger than what is anticipated to be developed for the proposed project Site 1 is approximately .14 .5 acres and is bounded by Jackspar Dnve/Rancho Carlsbad Drive to the west, residential uses to the south, a golf course and undeve1ped parcel to the north, and a graded open space lot to the east Site 2 is located further east of Site 1 It is smaller in size and also includes an area larger than what is anticipated to be developed for the proposed widening project Site 1 includes approximately .4 .9 acres and is surrounded by existing residential uses, a private nursing home, and mixed light industrial uses along Cougar Drive The survey was conducted by walking throughout Sites 1 and 2, field efforts included recording all plant and wildlife species observed or detected while also identifying vegetation communities Weather conditions at the time of the survey consisted of clear skies, moderate temperatures (72° to 75° Fahrenheit), and Winds between 1 and '3 miles 'per hour •0 Mr Clark Fernon, PE Boyle Engineering May 24, 2004 Page3 Vegetation Communities md Plants Site 1 Much of the survey area consists of developed, man-made structures such as roads, sidewalks, and driveways These areas generally do not support plant species and have little chance of supporting wildlife species Disturbed a'reas4 within Site 1 include a graded area for future commercial development, a jrivate residence, and agricultural fields on both the north and south sides of El Camino Real The presenc of native plant species is minimal to nonexistent and vegetation appear to be removed ona regular basis through activities such as discing and mowing; The majority of the plant communities present in Site I appear to be the result of past disturbances (Figure 3) Site 1 is enclosed on the south by a housing development and agricultural lands, and on the nc north by Raho Carlsbad Golf Course, a private residence, agriculture fields, arid a previously graded area Plant communities in this area include eucalyptus woodland, eucalyptus/ornamental, nonnative grassland/ disturbed coastal sage scrub,. 'oita1 is'age scrub, developed, and disturbed. Each of thee communities is described in'detail be1ow. Eucalyptus Woodland and Eucalyptus/Ornamental Eucalyptus woodland is dominated by various species of eucalyptus trees (Eucalyptus ssp) with little to no undergrowth Approximately 0:7 acre of eucalyptus woodland occurs onsite and consists of widely spaced, mature trees Mature individual eucalyptus trees also are found in the' golf'course 'on the north side of El Camino Reah Approximately 1 1 acres of eucalyptus/ornamental vegetation occur immediately adjacentto the eucalyptus woodland. Eucalyptus 'trees in this cOmmunity are spaced much farther, apart allowingñ-iore undergrowth, with various nonnative 'ornamental groundcover species, shrubs, and trees dominant Some vagrant native coastal sage scrub and chaparral species also occur as undergrowth to a much lesser extent Native shrubs include willows (Salix sp.), black sage (Salvia mellifera), chaparral broom (Baccharis pilularis), and toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) This plant community appears to be a revegetated area associated with' the 'adjacent" housing development. DESIGN,' PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE if 1 Jo I / ORN ' -5j;10 DEV F i;\: • F Di SIN - -- . - EUC/ORN • - - - : - - T4CSSd - ' DEV Sd: 1 war j 4' -. 131ST : DIST LEGEND f 41 - 1__- - Ilk ç1 1W- 4? / • ;'%::T:c - Vegetation CSS - Coastal Sage Scrub - 0.1 Acre J. 41 010t. Eucalyptus Woodland - 0.7 Acre 4- EUC 'Alf NNG/CSS-d - Non-Native Grassland/ Disturbed Coastal Sage Scrub - 0.9 Acre Aw EUC/ORN - Eucalyptus Woodland/Ornamental - 1.1 Acres Mr. ClarkFernon, PE Boyle Engineering May24, 2004 Page 4 Nonnative Grassland/Disturbed Coastal Sage Scrub A narrow strip of vegetation located on the north side of El Camino Real includes a mixture of native shrubs (0 50 acre) and nonnativegrassland species (0.40. acre) for a total acreage of 0.9 acre The area appears to be a remnant of coastal sage scrub, as several sage scrub species appear scattered throughout the area,.Species associated with this vegetation type include derweed (Lotus scoparius), chaparral broom, California sage (Artemisia californica), saw-toothed goldénbush (Hazardia squarrosa), sweet fennel (Foeniculum vulgare), star, thistle (Centauria sp.), Russian thistle (Salsola tragus), and plantago (Plantago sp.). The mixture of native shrubs and nonnative grassland species appears to be the result of past disturbance, possibly for the installation of powef poles or agricultural uses Coastal Sage Scrub A small cut in ..a small rise adjacent to the nonnative grassland/disturbed coastal sage scrt6 vegetation community is dominated by 0 1 acre of coastal sage scrub habitat, probably the historical vegetation community for the area Plant species include California sage, chaparral broom, and nonnative forbs to a much lesser degree Site 2 The survey area included a large expanse of undeveloped land located on the south side of El Camino Real as shown in Figure 4 After further project refinement this portion will not be developed as part of the road widening improvements However, discussion of the survey results are presented below for information purposes only Plant communities within the Site 2 survey area include nonnative grassland, developed, and disturbed Similar to Site 1, this survey Iarea is surrounded by developed areas, including paved roads, sidewalks, and diiveways, and graded lots. Noñnativë. Grassland S A large expanse of nonnative grassland, approximately 1 0 acre in size, occurs immediately adjacent to El Camino Real, on the south side of the road A thick layer of nonnative grasses (Avena sp. and Bi omus sp), with very few other species, dominates the area Additional species include tree tobacco (Nicotiana glauca), sweet fennel, star thistle, and Russian thistle DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE Mr Clark Fernon, PE Boy le.Engineering May 24,2004 Page ThiSç area has been identified as a Special Resources Area in the City's HMP as shown inFigure 4. Roadway improvements are planned to occur on the north side of El Camino Real and therefore, no impacts would occur, within this portion of the study area. Wildlife Wildlife species for both survey areas are limited due to the disturbed and developed character of Sites 1 and 2 and their proximity to El Camino Real Bird species encountered included American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), black phoebe (Sayornzs nigricans), mourning dove (Zenaida macro u)a), wrentit (Chamaea fasciata), and Anna's hummingbird (Calypte anna). A single mammal species, Audubon's cottontail (Sylvilagus 'audubonii)' was also observed. SeñsitiveSpecies and PlàñfCöimnunities A search of the CNDDB revealed that severalt sensitive plant and wildlife species are known to occur in the vicinity of both project sites The CNPS considers several plants from the project vicinity to be'-,,-8ensitive Several Narrow Endemic plant species, as defined by the City's HMP and the County's MHCP, are also known from the vicinity of the project area Narrow endemic species have restricted geographical distributions, soils affinities, and/or habitats, and may have important populations within planning areas defined bythe City's HMP and the County's MHCP Substantial losses of Napow endemic populations could jeopardize the continued existence or recovery of that species No sensitive plant and wild1ifespecies, known from the project vicinity, were identified during the survey ?at Sites 1 and .-2. However, no focused surveys for plant or wildlife species were conducted for thi evaluation The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 protects all migratory birds and most resident birds in North America All bird species identified dqring the survey and all bird Jv species with the potential to occur in the project areas are protected by this act This Would. also include any raptor species that may use the area either for nesting eucalyptus trees) or foraging (open areas) No impacts to nonnative gfassland located on the south side of El Camino Real are expected to occur since roadway construction will not occur in this location o.ESIGN: PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE Mr Clark Vernon, PE Boyle Engineering May 24, 2004 Page : Potential Biological Constraints The biological survey conducted for Sites 1 and 2--did.-not, identify the presence of sensitive plant or wildlife species, except for small portions of coastal sage scrub found in Sites 1 and 2 Approximately 0 1 acre of coastal sage scrub is located on the northern side of El Camino Real (Site 1) According to the City's HMP (Section D.6);- the loss of both native and nonnative vegetation requires Icompensation through payment of mitigation fees or habitat relacement Suitable habitat for resident and migratory nongame birds is limited to small patches of nonnative and native vegetation within Sites 1 and 2, and a few eucalyptus trees located adjacent to El Camino Real at both locations The potential exists for migratory and resident bird species to be present during the nesting season in the existing nonnative, and native vegetation and trees located within Sites I and 2 Though no raptors were uri noted dng the field survey, raptors are known to inhabit the area because of the surrounding foraging habitat and could use the eucalyptus trees onsite for nesting.'Both sites are also adjacent to open space areas that are known to include sensitive plant and wildlife species Resident and migratory bird species may also be present in these adjacent areas during the nesting/breeding season. S Measures to Reduce Potential Impacts Impacts to sensitive habitat (coastal sage scrub) located on Site 1 as identified in Figure 3 can be avoided during the design phase of the project EDAW understands that widening improvements at Site 2 would generally occur, on the north side of El Camino Real This would essentially avoid impacts to the 1.0 acre of nonnative vegetation designated as .a Special Resource Area Sensitive habitat at Site 1 includes 0 1 acre of coastal sage scrub Impacts to coastal sage scrub could also be avoided by maintaining grading limits within the "nonnative grassland/coastal sage scrub boundary (see Figure 3). • S Fee compensation will be required for the loss of disturbed coastal sage scrub at Site 1. Migratory nongame native birds, are protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (50 C.F.R SectiOn 10.13) and Sectioñs3503, 3503.5, and 3513 of the California Fish and Game Code To protect native birds (including raptors), activities that may harm them are prohibited between February 1 and August 30. DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTS WORLDWIDE Mr. Clark Fernqn PE Bbyle Engineeiii\g May24, 2004 Page 7 S.. The resource agencies 1. rëqüie, that, dict.. ..,and* indirect impts to nesting/breeding bird species be avoided The agencies typically require a 500400t buffer from construction where nesting activities would have to be monitored Potential harnito native avian species during this time frame can be avoided by confirming nstirg birds are not present prior to performing clearing and grubbing of existing'.vegetaibn. 3 To ensure no nesing birds are present during construction along Sites 1 and 2, a qualified biologist will need to,,..conduct preconstruction surveys of suitable nesting habitat within 500 feet of the project alignment A qial1fied biologist will monitor suitable nesting habitat within 500 feet of construction activities once every 2 weeks during the breeding eason to determine if a nest becomes established At any time, if an activebird nest is located, the biologist will determine whether construction activity (e g , noise) would result in indirect effects to the nest site'.The active bird nest will be flagged and/or staked as determined by the biologist, and this fla gged zone will not be disturbed until the nest becomes inactive Preconstruction surveys should occur. 2 weeks prior to starting construction activities A digital copy of the biological resource maps will also be provided for your design use We can meet to discuss the results of the biological survdy , and mapping information at your convenience Please contact me at (619) 2334454 Sincerely, 1404-a ~ Y-Zil Teresa Wilkinson S Senior Project Manager S S Attachments Maps cc: Teri Fenner Eric LaCoste :.. • 3K094 flioIogic,/ Idler /i'eporl DESIGN, PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTSWORLDWIDE S ,. • _5.• Table 1 Plants Acanthaminlha FT Usually occurs on heavy clay Low Coastal sage scrub habitat onsite too ilicifolsa SE soils in openings within coastal disturbed for species occurrence San Diego CNPS list lB sage scrub chaparral and native thommint HMP Narrow grassland Ranges from Sans Endemic Covered Marcos east to Alpine and south MHCP Narrow to Otay Mesa Frequently Endemic, Covered associated with gabbro soils derived from igneous rock and . also occurs in calcareous marine' sediments. Ambrosia pumila F1E Coastal scrub valley and foothill Low. Coastal sage scrub habitat onsite too San Diego ambrosia CNPS: List I B grasslands. In creek beds, disturbed for species occufrenè. HMP: Narrow seasonally dry drainages, and . Endemic, Coverçd tloodplains usually on the MHCP:.Narrow periphery of willow woodlarid Endemic, Covered without a protective tree canop5'. Arctosiaphylos FE Occurs in chaparral habitats up to Not applicable. Habitat does not occur glandulosa ssp. CNPS: List lB 365 meters in elevation. onsite. crasstfolia . HMP:Narrow. . Del MarManzanita Endemic, Covered • MHCP: Narrow Endemic, Covered Baccharis vônessae FT Mature but relatively low- . Not applicable. Habitat does not occur Eiicinitas baccharis SE; . growing chap arral dominated by onsite. CNPS: List I chamise (Adenóiioma . HMP: Narrow fasciculatum). • Endemic, Covered MHCP: Narrow Endemic, Covered • ; BrodiaeaJu/:folkz FT Typically occurs on gentle Moderate The Site 2 nonnative grassland Thread leaved SE hillsides valleys and floodplains has been identified as .a Special Resource brodiaea CNPS: List1 B . in mesic, southern needlegrass Area (SRA) by the City of Carlsbad's HMP:Nârrow grassland and alkali grassland HMP. Thread-leaved brodiaea is known Endemic Covered plant communities in association from this SRA MHCP: Narrow with clay, loamy'sand, or alkaline Endemic silty-clay soils. Frequently intermixed with, or near, vernal pool complexes. Populations are clustered in the cities of Vista, San .Marcos, and Carlsbad in San Diego County. It also occurs in the vicinity of Forster Ranch, Caspers Regional Park, and Aliso-Woods Canyon Regional Park in Oarige County and in the vicinity of the Santa Rosa Plateau S in southwestern Riverside • S County. S • S S A-I . . Sensitive Species Known, to Occtir, or,* iththe Potential to Occur,.in the Vicinity of the El Camino Real Road Widening Project Scientific & III es Sensitivity Status 2 General Habitat Description Potential for Occurrence Common N. SI Scientific & Common Names' sensitivity StatuS2 General 1-hibitat Description Potential for Occurrence .3hJrizd'nthe FE ' Openings in oast'aLchaparral. NOtplicablè. Habiiat'd"r't 6cur, orcuttiana 'SE with undisturbed loose sandy soil. onsite. Orcutt's'spinefiower CNPS: List I HMP: Narrow ' Endemic',' Covered MHCP: Narrow.. ' .. Endemic, Covered.' Eryilgiurn FE ' . San Diego mesa hardpan and . Not applicable. Habitat does not occur arustulatuni var. .SE , claypan vernal pools, southern onsite. parishii . CNPS: List I B interior basalt flow vernal pools San Diego button- ' HMP: Narrow surrounded by scrub. , celery ' . . Endemic, Covered MHCP: Narrow Endemic 'Hazardia orcuttii CNPS:.List I B Open chamischaparral in . Not applicable. Habitat does not occur Orcutt's hazardia HMP:'Narrow Encinitas. , .. onsité. . Endemic, Covered MHCP: Varrow Endemic, Covered Myosurus m'inimus CNPS: List 3 ' Vernal pools. ' . Not applicable. .Habitat does.not occur ssp. apus . HMP: Narrow - ' onsite. Little mousetail Endemic, Covered . . MHCP: Narrow Endemic, Covered Navarretiafos'salis FT . ., ' Primary habitat is vernal pools. Not applicable. Habitat does not occur Spreading ' CNPS: List l,B Occasionally occurs in ditches .onsite. navarretia ' MHCP: Narrow and other artificial depressions, Endemic,. Covered ' which often occür'in degraded .' vernal pool habitats. Is 'distributed.from northwestern Los Angeles Cdunty:aiid western Riverside County,. souththEouh coastal San'Diego county. Nearly 60% of the ,jopulation'is concentrated in Otay Mesa in southern Sii Diego,Coun'ty, along J,aciOto River arid,néar." .. He'niet in.Riverside County. Orcultiana ' FE . Vernal pools.. , • . Not applicable. Habitat does nbt occur calfornica ....' SE , . . . • onsite. • California orcutt • 'CNPS: List I grass ' ' HMP:-Narrow . . .. . . . s Endemic, Covered MHCP: Narrow ' . . Endemic, Covered • . ., . ' . ' Fish , ' . .•.'.. . . :Eucyclogobius FE ' Rstricted to'-waters of low ' Not applicable. Habitatffdoes not occur' newberryi SSC .. salinity in California's coastal onsite. Tidewater goby, . wetlands. Amphibians • . . , ' . . ' ..' . " . Scaphiop.us ESC Prefers sandy or..gravelly soil in: Low. Nonntive 'grasslands onsite too han',mondii ' SSC grasslands, open chaparral,-and disturbed for species to occur. Westei7n spadefoot MHCP: Covered . pine-oak woodlands. • '.' . ;' . 'II A-2 Common N.inies' Sensitivity Status' General Habitat Description Potential for Occurrence Clemmys FSC Inhabits permanent or nearly Not applicable Habitat does not occur :rnirthoratapaIlida SSC' permanent'bodies of water and onsite. . Southwestern pond MHCP:Covered requires.basking sites such as . .' turtle . . . partially 'submergçd logs,: . . .. . ' vegetation mats, ör.opén mud., banks. Birds Chardrius FT Can be found on sandy beaches Not applicable Habitat does not occur a'IJcandrirn,s SSC on marine .ard 'onsite. nivosus . , HMP: Covered salt pond levees, and'the shores oL', Western snowy MHCP: Covered large alkali lakes Requires sandy plover or gravelly soils for nesting. .. S. Elanus luecurus FSC Prefers to nest in riparian Low.,Nonnative grasslands onsite too White-tailed kite . woodlands'but forages in any.:.'5 disturbed for specie occurrence. open, grassy area. ._. . Empidonax trail/u SO ..' Typically nests in riparian Not applicable. Habitat does not occur Willow fly,catcher HMP:'C6vered woodlands that'are marshy or at . onsite. MHCP: Covered water's edge. .:. ... Lateral/us FSC .. Inhabits saltwater, brackish, and ' Not applicable. Habitat does not occur jamaithhis . ST freshwater marshes. onsite.. coturniculus . ,. . . ,0 California black rail Pasierunculus . SE High salt marshes for breeding, Not applicable. Habitat'does not occur sandwichensis ' HMP: Covered and i'ntertidal salt marsh habitats onsite. beldingi MHCP: Covered for foraging. Belding's savannah . . sparrow . . Plegadis chihi FSC . Shallow freshwater marsh. Nests Not applicable. Habitat does not occur (Rookery site) SSC in dense thickets oftulesthat onsite. White-faced ibis HMP: Covered surround fresh-water marshlands. MHCP: Covered . . . . ., Polioptila FT ' Coastal sage scrub habitat in Low. Disturbed coastal sage scrub and calfornica SSC southern California andBaja coastal sage scrub habitat onsite too calfornica HMP: Covered California.. . disturbed and not extensive enough to Coastal California MHCP: Covered.. . ' support this species. 'gnatcatcher Rallus longirostris ' FE High salt marshes for breeding, Not applicable. Habitat does not occur levipes ', SE . and intertidal 'salt marsh habitats oisite. Light-footed clapper HMP: Covered for foraging. . . rail . . . MHCP: Covered Sterna antillarurn FE ' Coastal areas with opii sandy or Not applicable. Habitat does not occur browni SE. . gravelly habitats. onsite. Califoriia least tern HMP:çovered MHCP:Covered Vireo bélliipusillus FEl. Summer resident of southern. . Low potential for occurrence becaUse of (nesting) '. SE" California. Inhabits riparian' areas the lack of riparian habitat onsite. Least Bell's vireo HMP: Covered with dense stands'Of.willows. MHCP: Covered Scientific & Common Names' Sensitivity Status General flE1tflhI1HHiw Potential foi- Occurrence Mammals •. . . - . • V' ,V, . Dipodomys FE Native to open grasslands and Not applicable Habitat does not occur stephens: ST sparse coastal sage scrub where it onsite Stephen's kangaroo MHCP Covered burrows and feeds primarily on rat ' seeds:pnly1nown from Camp Pendleton near the project site. Perognathus FE Prefers coastal sage scrub Low. Only known populations are north longimembris SSC occurring on predominantly sandy of the site...Also species is only known pac:JIcus soils along the coastal strand and from within 4 kilometers of the coast Pacific pocket sand dunes within ruderal mouse vetaióonr.ivèr all'iIcicim,;and open coastal sage on coastal - terraces, .Has also been found in other hal,itat types such as weedy fields and vernal pools ' Species information taken from the CNDDB CNPS an City of Carlsbad HMP d the County MHCP 2 Sensitivity Status Key: - . V. •' ,' . -V. •' FE Federally endangered: FT Federally threatened FC Federal candidate for listing as threatened or endangered , FSC-' Federal Species of Concern . . FP Federal proposed for listing SE State of California endangered SR "State Rare ,, ST ' State of-California threatened V ', •,•' •, . '. SFP State ofCalifornia fully protected " V SP . State OfiCalifornia prOtected H .' State of Cal ifrhia Species of Concern HMP Covered species covered by the Carlsbad Habitat Management Plan Narrow Endemic species considered to have restricted geographical distributions soils affinities and/or habitats and may have important populations within planning areas defined by the HMP.' MHCP: Covered, species covered by the'Countys Multiple Habitat ConservaflOn Program; Narrow Endemic, species V " considered to have restricted geographical distributions,soils affinitiesand/or habitats and may have V V important populations, within planning areas defined.by the MHCP. S CNPS IA California Native Plant Society List IA species (considered extinct in California) CNPS: IB, CaliforriiaVNative Plant Society List I B species (considered rhe.'tli'reatened, orVendangered in California and V elsehere) CNPS: 2, California Native Plant Society List'2 species (considered rare, threatened; Or endangered in California, but ' V more common elsewhere) V CNPS 3 California Native Plant Society List 3 species (Considered a species that needs more information before definitive status can be-evaluated). • V V V• V,: ' , V : V S V CNPS: 4, California Native Plant Society List 4, species (considered a species of limited 'distribution) V V Listing includes all subspecies V ' A-4 V , V ':c.,tV , • ,.'V,,V ' S V