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REPORTBACK 2014 ECOBLITZ Morgan-Monroe/Yellowwood Back Country Area REPORTBACK 2014 ECOBLITZ MORGAN-‐MONROE/YELLOWWOOD BACK COUNTRY AREA April 2015 Report Author – Jeff Stant, Indiana Forest Alliance Team Summary Authors – Vascular Plants – F. Collin Hobbs Fungi – Ron Kerner and Stephen Russell Spiders – Leslie Bishop Insects – Glené Mynhardt Forest Beetles – Michael Brattain and Jeffrey Holland Butterflies – Jeffrey Belth Macro-‐Invertebrates – Ross Carlson Birds – Rod Goforth Amphibians and Reptiles – Robert Brodman Small Mammals – Jeremy Sheets Editors – Jeff Stant, Audrey Moore, Myke Luurtsema, Tom Zeller and Mary Kay Rothert of Indiana Forest Alliance, and Tim Maloney of Hoosier Environmental Council Report Layout – Audrey Moore, Indiana Forest Alliance Note of Appreciation – We wish to recognize and thank the Team Leaders and their co-‐leaders whose substantive volunteer time and effort made this Ecoblitz successful. These individuals include: Collin Hobbs, Steven Dunbar, David Mow, Kevin Tungesvick, and Karen Smith of the Vascular Plant Team; Ross Carlson, Dick Miller, Bob Ball, and Mike Litwin of the Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Team; Leslie Bishop, Angie Shelton, and Marc Milne of the Spider Team; Glené Mynhardt, Jeff Holland, Michael Brattain, and Jim Jean of the Insect Team; Jeffrey Belth, Sandy Belth, and Robert Barber of the Butterfly Team; Rod Goforth, Lee Casebere, Tim Rice, Angelo Dattilo, and Bob Kissel of the Bird Team; Bob Brodman, Nick Asher, Jim Horton, and Heather Milbrath of the Amphibian and Reptile Team; and Jeremy Sheets and Aimee Bjornstad of the Small Mammal Team. We also thank all other Team Members who participated in the surveys (listed in the Team Sections) and numerous individuals who assisted with other Ecoblitz activities (listed in Appendix 4). We also recognize and thank Knob and Valley Audubon Society, Hoosier Chapter Sierra Club, Hoosier Herpetological Society, Hoosier Mushroom Society, Southcentral Chapter of the Indiana Plant and Wildflower Society and Winding Waters Sierra Club for their active involvement in and promotion and financial support of the Ecoblitz. Their contributions made these organizations genuine partners in the Ecoblitz last year, and we appreciate their continued commitment to the Ecoblitz in 2015. And finally, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to: Mary Bookwalter, Falon French, Tom Zeller, Mary Kay Rothert, David Seastrom, Laura Martin, Natalie Colbert, Kristen Becher, Curt Mayfield, Tom Tokarski, and Joan Middendorf, whose contributions of time and in several instances, their own funds, became indispensable to the effective logistical operation of the Ecoblitz. Jeff Stant & Tim Maloney Co-‐Chairs, 2014 Morgan Monroe Back Country Area Ecoblitz April 7, 2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐2 PARTICIPANTS -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐2 ECOBLITZ LOCATION – DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐3 MAPS-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐ 4 Figure 1. Ecoblitz Area Map-‐5 Figure 2. Topographic Description Map-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐6 PLANNING AND EXECUTION -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐7 FIELD MANAGEMENT OF TEAMS-‐-‐-‐7 Figure 3 – Ecoblitz Zone Map -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐9 DATA COLLECTION FORMAT -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐10 SURVEY DATES AND CUMMULATIVE RESULTS -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐10 Table 1. Survey Weekends in the 2014 Ecoblitz -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐10 Table 2. Eight Survey Teams Identified 979 Taxa-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐11 TEAMS, SUMMARIES OF RESULTS, METHODS AND DATA -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐11 2014 ECOBLITZ VASCULAR PLANT TEAM RESULTS -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐11 2014 ECOBLITZ FUNGI TEAM RESULTS -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐13 2014 ECOBLITZ SPIDER TEAM RESULTS -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐14 2014 ECOBLITZ INSECT TEAM RESULTS -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐15 Insects -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐15 Forest Beetles -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐17 Butterflies -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐19 2014 ECOBLITZ AQUATIC MACRO-‐ INVERTEBRATE TEAM RESULTS -‐-‐-‐-‐20 2014 ECOBLITZ BIRD TEAM RESULTS-‐ -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐21 2014 ECOBLITZ AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE TEAM RESULTS -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐23 2014 ECOBLITZ SMALL MAMMAL TEAM RESULTS -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐27 CONCLUSION -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐28 APPENDIX 1 (Ecoblitz Research and Collection Permit Application)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐30 APPENDIX 2 (Permit No. NP 14-‐40) -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐34 APPENDIX 3 (Permit No. NP 14-‐56)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐36 APPENDIX 4 (Expert and Volunteer list)-‐-‐38 APPENDIX 5 (Info sheet 1)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐40 APPENDIX 6 (Info sheet 2)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐45 APPENDIX 7 (Info sheet 3)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐52 APPENDIX 8 (Info sheet 4)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐58 APPENDIX 9A (Data Collection Form)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐63 APPENDIX 9B (Ecological Classification System Informing Data Collection)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐66 APPENDIX 10A (Plant Team’s Data, 1st Three Weekends)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐74 APPENDIX 10B (Plant Team, Final Data)-‐-‐81 APPENDIX 11A (Fungi Team’s Data, Zones and Dates)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐89 APPENDIX 11B (Fungi Team’s Data, Alphabetical)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐97 APPENDIX 12 (Spider Team’s Data)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐107 APPPENDIX 13 (Insect Team’s Data)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐108 APPENDIX 14A (Forest Beetle Team’s Data)-‐ -‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐109 APPENDIX 14B (GPS Locations of Beetle Traps)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐113 APPENDIX 15 (Butterfly Team’s Data)-‐-‐-‐ 114 APPENDIX 16 (Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Team’s Data)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐115 APPPENDIX 17 (Bird Team’s Data)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐116 APPENDIX 18 Amphibian and Reptile Team’s Data)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐119 APPENDIX 19 (Small Mammal Team’s Report)-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐-‐120 OVERVIEW Much of Indiana’s native hardwood forest has returned in the last 100 years. However, southcentral Indiana is the only region in the state with appreciable, large, contiguous stands of this forest that have reached 100 or more years of age, thanks in part to the establishment of Indiana’s state forests and the Hoosier National Forest in the earlier half of the twentieth century. To establish a more complete picture of the biological diversity and ecological value of older, all-‐aged, hardwood forest returning to the Hoosier State, Indiana’s environmental community is conducting a comprehensive inventory of flora and fauna on a 900-‐acre tract in the heart of the Back Country Area of Morgan-‐Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests known as an “Ecoblitz”. As distinguished from a “Bioblitz”, which is a survey of life on a tract over a limited timeframe such as 24 hours or a weekend, an Ecoblitz is an inventory of a tract that takes place typically from mid-‐spring to mid-‐fall over the entire growing season for flora and during the active reproductive cycles of fauna. Thus, an Ecoblitz takes advantage of times when different animals are more active and different plants and fungi more readily seen to gather a more comprehensive picture of life existing on a tract of land. This Ecoblitz is the first comprehensive inventory of multiple taxa of flora and fauna ever conducted on state or national forest land in Indiana. Its objectives are not only to establish what animals and plants are surviving in this deep forest but also when possible, document how well they are surviving. Thus for example, beyond identifying species of neotropical songbirds, typically by sight and sound identification of singing males, surveyors are attempting to document nest building and fledgling activities for those species. 2014 was the first year of the Ecoblitz, and it involved surveys of taxa on this tract of maturing hardwood forest on five weekends from June through October by eight teams of experts and volunteers. Organizers plan to continue the Ecoblitz on this public forest tract for at least two more years. PARTICIPANTS The Indiana Forest Alliance (IFA) and Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC) were the primary sponsors of the Ecoblitz in 2014. Substantial assistance and involvement were also provided by the Hoosier Chapter of the Sierra Club, Knob and Valley Audubon Society (KAVAS), Hoosier Herpetological Society (HHS), Southcentral Indiana Chapter of the Indiana Plant and Wildflower Society (INPAWS) and the Hoosier Mushroom Society. The Ecoblitz drew involvement of scientists (professors, graduate researchers, and retired professors) from 11 colleges and universities across the state: Indiana University; Indiana University-‐Purdue University in Indianapolis; Purdue University; University of Indianapolis; Ball State; Indiana State; Earlham; St. Joseph’s College; Hanover; Butler; and Huntington College. Fifteen undergraduate students 2 from a St. Joseph’s College biology class participated in the June and September surveys in the Ecoblitz. Retired fishery biologists from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and IDNR, an aquatic biologist from IDEM, as well as an ornithologist and a mammologist from environmental consulting firms also participated. In all, 52 scientists and experts in forest ecology and biology and 47 university students and volunteers participated in the 2014 Ecoblitz. ECOBLITZ LOCATION – DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA Organizers chose this 900-‐acre tract as the site for the Ecoblitz because of its contiguous forests, their older ages, and the variety of ecotypes in the area reflecting southern Indiana’s dry to mesic upland hardwood forest natural community. These include ridge tops and slopes facing in all aspects and of various degrees, ravines and valleys drained by intermittent and ephemeral streams and, in one location, a perennial stream. The range of forest types on the tract includes oak-‐hickory, beech-‐maple, and mesophytic types, as well as occasional stands of nonnative pines. The following tracts of State Forest are completely or partially within the Ecoblitz Area: Morgan Monroe State Forest -‐ o Compartment 9 • Tract 7 (includes Low Gap Nature Preserve) • Tract 8 (includes Low Gap Nature Preserve) • Tract 9 o Compartment 15 • Tract 1 – partial • Tract 2 – partial Yellowwood State Forest -‐ o Compartment 13 • Tract 6 • Tract 3 • Tract 1 • Tract 18 The Ecoblitz area lies in the center third of the 2,700-‐acre Morgan-‐Monroe State Forest Back Country Area (BCA). Lands within this BCA were purchased from 1929 through approximately 1964 with many acres originally purchased in a forested condition, albeit often degraded from timbering, burning, farming, and erosion. Thousands of additional acres of Morgan-‐Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests surround the BCA to the east and west. Thus today, the Ecoblitz area occupies the heart of a very large “predominantly closed canopy” forest that contains many stands, with the oldest trees in excess of 85-‐90 years old. 3 Some 320 acres occupying the northwest third of this tract make up the Low Gap Nature Preserve. The Division of Nature Preserves within the Indiana Department of Natural Resources describes this Nature Preserve as follows: It contains one of the largest uninterrupted tracts of high quality forest in Indiana’s Brown County Hills Section of the Highland Rim Natural Region. A number of rare plants and animals can be found here, including wintergreen, bobcat, and a number of state special-‐status nesting birds such as the Worm-‐eating Warbler, Cerulean Warbler, and Hooded Warbler.1 MAPS The map in Figure 1 depicts the location of the Ecoblitz area in its larger geographical context. The Ecoblitz area sits north of Lake Lemon largely in northeastern Monroe County in Morgan-‐ Monroe State Forest, but with a smaller portion (approximately a third of the Ecoblitz area) also in northwestern Brown County in Yellowwood State Forest. Figure 2 illustrates the topographical gradients and forest cover within the Ecoblitz area. Morgan-‐Monroe Back Country Area Ecoblitz Area, 2014. Photo by Falon French, HEC 1 http://www.in.gov/dnr/naturepreserve/files/np-‐Low_Gap.pdf 4 Figure 1. Ecoblitz Area Map (Shows the largest scale to see where the area is in the surrounding region) Ecoblitz Area Map Low Gap Trail Nature Preserve Boundary Trailhead Base Camp Ecoblitz Boundary 5 Figure 2. Topographic Map (Shows the yellow shaded area on the topographic map) Ecoblitz Area Map Low Gap Trail 1000-feet Nature Preserve Boundary Ecoblitz Boundary 1 Kilometer Trailhead Base Camp 6 PLANNING AND EXECUTION Leaders of the IFA, HEC, Knob and Valley Audubon Society, and Hoosier Chapter Sierra Club brainstormed the purpose and objectives of the Ecoblitz and the location of the Ecoblitz area in the winter of 2013/2014 and decided to proceed forward with this inventory in early spring of 2014. An ad hoc Steering Committee of representatives from these organizations was established to plan the first year of this Ecoblitz in the 2014 Morgan-‐Monroe/Yellowwood State Forest Back Country Area. Jeff Stant, Executive Director of IFA, and Tim Maloney, Senior Policy Director of HEC, were named Co-‐Chairs of the 2014 Morgan-‐Monroe/Yellowwood State Forest Back Country Area Ecoblitz. After discussing the taxonomic groups of flora and fauna to inventory in the Ecoblitz area with ecologists and other scientists, the Steering Committee obtained commitments from those and other experts to participate in 10 teams surveying for those taxa on five specific weekends from June through August 2014. IFA and HEC outlined the taxonomic groups to be surveyed, and the survey teams, methods, and dates in an application for an Ecoblitz Permit submitted to the Divisions of Nature Preserves and Forestry within the Indiana Department of Natural Resource on May 21 and received this Permit (Identification No. NP 14-‐40) on June 7, 2014. This Permit authorized the June through August surveys and retroactively authorized surveys of spring ephemeral plants and butterflies in the Ecoblitz area on three additional weekends in May 2014. The provisions of this Permit were extended (in Identification No. NP14-‐56) from September 2 to October 15, 2014 to allow for surveys to occur on September 13 & 14 and additional surveys for small mammals to occur in early October. The information on Teams and Surveys provided by IFA and HEC to the IDNR and the Permits with Identification Nos. NP 14-‐40 and NP 14-‐56 are provided as Appendices 1, 2 and 3 to this Report. In addition to these Permits, the capture or collection of any vertebrates or mollusks requires a permit known as a State Scientific Purposes License from the Division of Fish and Wildlife within the IDNR. Team leaders for three of the Ecoblitz Teams, Robert Brodman for Amphibians and Reptiles, Ross Carlson for Aquatic Macroinvertebrates and Fish, and Jeremy Sheets for Small Mammals, confirmed that they held these permits to collect fauna specifically in the Ecoblitz area prior to these Teams’ Surveys. FIELD MANAGEMENT OF TEAMS The Teams and surveys proposed under the Ecoblitz were advertised to the memberships and networks of organizations involved in the Ecoblitz. This information was also sent to participants in other inventories such as the Indiana Academy of Science’s Eagle Marsh BioBlitz of 2014 and posted to other networks and listservs involved in the identification and conservation of Indiana flora and fauna. As a result, nearly 100 individuals volunteered to participate in the surveys or assist in the logistics of putting on the Ecoblitz during survey weekends. A list of all experts and volunteers is provided as Appendix 4. A listserv was created to facilitate communications between Ecoblitz organizers, Team leaders and members, and volunteers. Once IFA and HEC received the IDNR Permit, the Ecoblitz Steering Committee posted detailed information sheets to this listserv in advance of the four survey weekends that explained the details of weekend activities. These sheets discussed the 7 location of the base camp where Teams assembled (“Weaver Plantation” on Low Gap Road), the main entry points into the Ecoblitz area2, teams that were surveying, contact information for their leaders, survey schedules, as well as information on meals, water, other items provided, and precautions to take. The information sheets are provided as Appendices 5, 6, 7 and 8. Upon checking in at the Base Camp, team leaders decided upon the zones to survey and the approximate durations they would be in the field with organizers, assembled the members of their teams, and were carpooled to the appropriate entry point for their surveys. All teams embarking on surveys were given a map of the Ecoblitz area divided into six survey zones and data collection sheets for recording their identifications. Organizers posted a schedule of teams in the field and the zones they were surveying throughout the weekend at the Base Camp. A protocol was developed by organizers as a precaution for retrieving teams who were late returning from the field. Teams and organizers were outfitted with GPS devices and compasses for navigating, as well as whistles and instructions for communicating concerns in the field. Saturday evening cookouts were hosted at the Walls Picnic Shelter in Morgan-‐Monroe State Forest for the larger June surveys to allow team leaders, participants,and volunteers time to debrief with organizers and to relax. Figure 3 is the map of the Ecoblitz area carried by survey teams. This map was divided into six Zones by inventory organizers to manage surveys and target them over the entire Ecoblitz area. Ecoblitz Participants relax at an evening cookout, 2014. Photo by Falon French HEC. 2 These entry points were from the Low Gap Trail Head on the southwest corner of the Ecoblitz Area, Possum Trot Trail Head on the southeast side of the Ecoblitz Area, and Orcutt Road/Shipman Ridge gate off the northwest corner of the Ecoblitz Area. 8 Figure 3Ecoblitz -‐ Ecoblitz Zone Map Area Map (Ecoblitz Area divided into Six Survey Zones) (with subsections) 1,000-feet 1 Kilometer 5 4 1 3 6 2 Nature Preserve Boundary Low Gap Trail 9 DATA COLLECTION FORMAT A data collection form was developed as a standard format for teams to record identifications in the field. Teams modified this form to fit their needs. This form is provided as Appendix 9A. The data form included columns for recording the Ecological Land Types (ELT) for Southern Indiana where individual species were found.3 Organizers are considering steps to improve the recording of locational and habitat information and ensure that this information as well as the dates of identifications is consistently recorded by survey teams. SURVEY DATES AND CUMULATIVE RESULTS In 2014, surveys were conducted by eight teams of experts in the Ecoblitz area on five weekends: June 7 & 8, June 21 & 22, July 26 & 27, September 13 & 14, and October 3 through 7. Experts working as individuals and in pairs also identified spring ephemeral plants on May 3 and butterflies on May 19, May 25, and June 18 in the Ecoblitz area. Weekends with the most teams surveying occurred in June when nesting, breeding, and reproductive activities of taxa such as forest songbirds, amphibians and reptiles, and insects are at their peak levels. Low flow volumes in Honey Creek limited the surveys for aquatic macroinvertebrates in Honey Creek to June and rendered an attempt to survey for aquatic macroinvertebates in September unsuccessful. Given the large numbers of species and wide variation in their flowering and fruiting cycles through spring, summer, and fall, surveying for vascular plants and fungi occurred throughout all surveying weekends except for the October survey, which was limited to small mammals. Table 1. Survey Weekends in the 2014 Ecoblitz Teams June 7 – 8 Reptiles & June 21 -‐ 22 July 26 – 27 Sept. 13 – 14 Oct. 3 – 7 Amphibians Birds Small Mammals Aquatic Macro-‐Invertebrates 3 Van Kley, J.E. 1993. An ecological classification system for the central hardwood region: The Hoosier National Forest. Ph.D. thesis. Purdue University. West Lafayette, Indiana. Excerpts from this document are provided in Appendix 9B. 10 Table 1. continued Spiders June 7-‐8 Insects – Beetles Insects – Other June 21 -‐ 21 July 26 -‐ 27 Sept. 13 – 14 Oct. 3 -‐7 Vascular Plants Fungi Table 2: Eight Survey Teams Identified 979 Taxa Team Leaders Number of species found Small mammals Birds Reptiles and Amphibians Aquatic macroinvertebrates Insects: Insects Beetles Butterflies Spiders Vascular plants Fungi Jeremy Sheets Rod Goforth Robert Brodman/Nick Asher Ross Carlson Gleneé Mynhardt Jeff Holland/Michael Brattain Jeff Belth Leslie Bishop Collin Hobbs/Steven Dunbar Ron Kerner/Stephen Russell 10 44 22 32 (to the genus) 43 (to the genus, 38 species*) 128 (from 33 families) 21 76 (from 26 families) 333 270 *33 were species identified by Gleneé Mynhardt’s Team and an additional 5 species were identified by Steven Dunbar. Mynhardt’s identifications included 13 beetle species not identified by the Forest Beetle Team, which did not survey in July. Steven Dunbar’s identifications also included 1 beetle species not identified by the Insect or Forest Beetle Teams. TEAMS, SUMMARIES OF RESULTS, METHODS AND DATA Summaries prepared by team leaders 2014 ECOBLITZ VASCULAR PLANT TEAM RESULTS: 11 From Team Leaders, F. Collin Hobbs, [email protected], Steven Dunbar, [email protected], David Mow, [email protected], and Kevin Tungesvick, [email protected] Summary of Results: The vascular plant community within the Ecoblitz boundaries is representative of the mature deciduous forests of Indiana’s Highland Rim Natural Region. A variety of habitats, including bottomlands, dry and mesic slopes and ridges, older-‐ growth forest, pine plantations, and mid-‐successional deciduous forest, ensure that a wide variety of vascular plants are found in the Morgan-‐Monroe BCA. Of particular interest and conservation concern Ginseng (Panax Quinquefolius), Ecoblitz Area, 2014. are the older-‐growth forests found in the Low Gap Photo by David Mow. Nature Preserve and to the east of the Preserve in the Ecoblitz area. Species of note include wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens), cranefly orchid (Tipularia discolor), American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius), Indian cucumber root (Medeola virginiana), Virginia snakeroot (Aristolochia serpentaria), Large Yellow Lady’s slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus), Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) and showy orchis (Galearis spectabilis). American ginseng and Goldenseal are on the Watch Lists for Brown and Monroe Counties, and Large Yellow Lady’s slipper orchid is on the Watch List for Monroe County. A total of 320 species were identified as well as members of 13 additional genera that were not identified to species. The total species count included 178 forb, 44 tree, 26 shrub, 14 vine, 28 sedge, 19 grass, and 13 fern and fern ally species. It is likely that a large number of species not yet recorded are present in the Ecoblitz area, given the large size of this area and the limited number of participants (around 5 per day). Team Members: Collin Hobbs, Steven Dunbar, David Mow, Kevin Tungesvick, Karen Smith, Angie Shelton, Danielle Follette, Ulla Linenthal, Dana Ericson Survey Dates, Times and Zones: May 3 – spring ephemerals – morning, Zones 3, 4, 5 & 6 June 7 – morning and afternoon, Zones 1, 2, 3 & 4 June 8 – morning, Zones 5 & 6 June 22 – morning, Zones 1 & 2 July 27 – morning, Zone 5 September 13 – morning and afternoon, Zones 2 & 3 12 September 14 – morning and afternoon, Zones 3, 4, 5 & 6 Survey Methods: Forays in the morning and afternoon attempted to cover all Zones and habitat types identifying species by sight and close visual inspection. No vouchers were collected except for some grass and sedge specimens but in every case, only aboveground portions of single specimens were taken where multiple numbers of the grass or sedge species were found in clumps or otherwise together in the field. When the team found a plant that it could not identify to species or variety/subspecies, a photograph of the species was taken for identification purposes. Locations of identifications within the Zones as well as aspects and ecotypes of those identification sites were noted in the survey sheets. Data: Appendix 10A provides the Vascular Plant Team’s data including the dates of identifications from the first three surveys in June and July as well as the survey for spring ephemerals on May 3. Appendix 10B provides the total identifications of the Vascular Plants Team, incorporating 35 additional species identified in the surveys on September 13 & 14. 2014 ECOBLITZ FUNGI TEAM RESULTS From Team Leaders, Ron Kerner, [email protected] and Stephen Russell, [email protected] Amanita cokeri, Ecoblitz area, 2014. Photo b y Ron Kerner. Summary of Results: Hoosier Mushroom Society sponsored this Team’s efforts. The fungi survey of the 2014 Morgan-‐Monroe State Forest Ecoblitz tallied 270 species. Most species were basidiomycetes (fleshy fungi, i.e. mushrooms), several ascomycetes (sac fungi) and slime molds (Protista). The array of fungi found during the Ecoblitz shows a healthy mix of saprobic (decomposers) and mycorrhizal (symbiotic) species. There were several unidentified collections that may represent new species. Research is ongoing with these collections. Mycorrhizal species of fungi were abundant. For example, 26 species of Amanita mushrooms, 18 species of Lactarius mushrooms and 17 species of Russula mushrooms were recorded. This high density of mycorrhizal fungi shows a healthy and diverse woodland within the surveyed areas. Team Members: Although additional individuals participated in this Team, all identifications were made by Ron Kerner and Stephen Russell of the Hoosier Mushroom Society. 13 Survey Dates, Times and Zones: June 7 – morning and afternoon, Zones 1 & 2 June 8 – morning, Zones 3 & 4 June 21 – morning and afternoon, Zone 5 June 22 – morning, Zone 6 July 20 – morning, Zone 6 July 26 – morning, Zone 4 July 27 – morning, Zone 6 Survey Methods: Forays in the morning and afternoon attempted to cover all Zones and habitat types identifying species by sight and close visual inspection. Vouchers were collected for definitive identification in the lab but in every case, only above ground portions of single specimens were taken where multiple numbers of fungi or mushroom were found in the field. Photographs of individuals were also taken for identification purposes. Locations of identifications within the Zones as well as aspects and ecotypes of those identification sites were noted in the survey sheets. Data: Appendix 11 provides the Fungi Team’s data. 2014 ECOBLITZ SPIDER TEAM RESULTS: From Team Leader, Leslie Bishop, [email protected] Giant Lichen Orb Weaver (Araneus bicentarius), Ecoblitz area, 2014. Photo by Leslie Bishop. we could not identify to genus. Summary of Results: We found 76 species representing 26 different families of spiders. About 60% of the species composition reflects what is found in mature deciduous forests with dense leaf litter. About 15% of the species are typical of forest stream edge habitat, and the remaining 25% are found over a broader range of habitats in South Central Indiana. Several spider species that we found are rare in published accounts; i.e., the Giant Lichen-‐back Orb Weaver (Araneus bicentarius), a ground hunter Anahita punctulata, and a Cybaeidae that Recommendations for next year: 14 1) include pitfall trap sampling and coordinate pitfall traps with others (beetles, ants, etc.) 2) need mid-‐summer sample 3) need more specific data formats from the Ecoblitz organizers Team Members: Leslie Bishop, Angie Shelton, Jeff Hyman, Brian Foster, Marc Milne Survey Dates, Times and Zones: June 22 – day, Zone 4 & 6 June 22 -‐ night, Zones 1, 4 & 6 September 13 – night, Zones 1 & 4 September 14 – day, Zones 1, 5 & 6 Survey Methods: Spiders were identified in the field when possible. Small ones were collected and euthanized to identify under microscope. Survey and collection methods consisted of the following: 1) An aerial search for web builders. Surveyors walked in a transect through the habitat searching for spiders on their webs or in their silken retreats. A sweep net was used to capture spiders seen high in vegetation. 2) A ground search of leaf litter, fallen logs, rocks, etc. 3) A beat-‐sheet method: A 1-‐meter-‐square sheet was stretched under the edge of a tree branch, a bush, or other low vegetation, and the vegetation was shaken vigorously to survey and capture spiders who fell on the sheet. 4) A sort method: One square meter of leaf litter was collected and dumped on a white surface to find the small spiders living in this microhabitat. Data: Appendix 12 provides the Spider Team’s data. 2014 ECOBLITZ INSECT TEAM RESULTS: Insects: From Team Leader, Glené Mynhardt, [email protected] Summary of Results: The Morgan-‐Monroe State Forest Ecoblitz is a suggested long-‐term project intended to investigate the species diversity in the area. I was able to hand-‐collect insects 15 during a single weekend in July of 2014. It should therefore be noted that I have data for only two surveys by a small team of a small portion of the Ecoblitz study area; establishing biodiversity assessment should occur for prolonged periods of time using various collecting methods, which we were not able undertake. Our hand-‐collecting efforts allowed us to collect a total of 32 insects identified to species, with many others not yet identified to species. We also collected several species that cannot be collected by passive collecting means (baited or unbaited traps set up over a long period of time). Some species we observed are rare and were not collected, but were noted in our database. We collected several beetles that are typical of Eastern North American deciduous forests, and some of which are relatively rare oak boring species (Arrhenodes minutus). The Morgan-‐Monroe State Forest has natural tree turnover, with fallen trees that provide habitats for species that require felled wood. We also collected a species of ichneumon wasp (Megarhyssa atrata) that require felled trees to parasitize beetle larvae. Several of the beetles we found are indicative of healthy, undisturbed forests. Other species may be considered common Northeastern species, and include at least two species of firefly (two Photinus species), onthophagine dung beetles (Onthophagus hecate), which are generalist dung feeding species (raccoon, deer, and coyote dung are preferred choices of habitat). In addition, we collected several species of ground beetle that are prevalent around riparian zones (areas where streams meet terrestrial environments). These ecotone specialists are especially good indicators of healthy riparian environments, and have been used to assess forest health. Finally, many of the species we found are reliant on the abundant plant life found in not only heavily forested areas, but those habitats abutting two different ecological zones (meadows and areas situated between disturbed and forested regions). These include pollinators, a rare species of buprestid beetle (Pachyschelus laevigatus), longhorn beetles (Typocerus velutinus), and various species of flies, including a slug parasite (Tetanocera clara). We also observed a rare petalurid dragonfly, the Gray Petaltail, (Tachopteryx thoreyi) perched on a tree beside the trail. This identification occurred just beyond the southwest corner of the Ecoblitz area between the boundary of Zone 6 and the Low Gap Trail Head. The Gray Petaltail has become rare in part due to its association with forests that are dwindling. This identification appears to be a county record for Monroe and Brown Counties, as there is no documentation of it being found previously in either County. Gray petaltail, (Tachopteryx thoreyi, Ecoblitz area, 2014. Photo by Steven Dunbar. It should be evident from this very short list that the Morgan-‐Monroe State Forest includes several species with very different habitat requirements. Continued efforts that extend beyond a single collecting season (or a single weekend) will allow us to make much better estimates of local species diversity. Understanding the biological diversity in Indiana’s unlogged forests is necessary if we want to make decisions about the forests and their projected use for human needs. 16 *In surveys of the Vascular Plant Team, Steven Dunbar also identified the Gray Petaltail in Zone 2 on June 22 and five other insect species not identified by the Insect Team, a beetle and four moths. Specifically they are the Scarab Beetle (Osmoderma scabra) in Zone 2 on June 22, the Lesser Maple Spanworm (Speranza pustularia) in Zone 2 on June 6, and the Luna Moth (Actias luna), Oak Beauty (Phaeoura quernaria), and Pale Beauty (Campaea perlata) in Zone 4 on June 7. Team Members: Glené Mynhardt, Amelia Smith, Jim Jean, Bob Ball Survey Dates, Times and Zones: July 26 – morning, Zone 6 July 27 – late morning/early afternoon, Zone 4 Survey Methods: Targeted hand collection -‐ Insects were collected by hand from flowers, on and under bark, under or on leaves, or from dung/carrion. An aerial net was used to collect flying insects that could not be captured by hand. Beat sheet method -‐ A beat sheet was used to capture smaller beetles or other tree-‐dwelling insects from trees. A large canvas sheet of approximately 24"x24" was placed underneath branches. Shaking of branches or leaves caused insects to fall onto the sheet. Night collection was not undertaken for this Team’s survey. Insects collected were killed using ethyl acetate kill jars or ethanol for immature or soft-‐bodied insects. Specimens were deposited in the Hanover College Insect Collection and also in Glené Mynhardt’s personal collection. Data: Appendix 13 provides the Insect Team’s data. Forest Beetles: From Team Leaders, Michael Brattain, [email protected] and Jeffrey Holland, [email protected] Summary of Results: Our beetle surveys found 128 individual taxa (species or genera) representing 33 17 Nighttime beetle collection, Ecoblitz area 2014. Photo by Michael Brattain. different beetle families. From these, there was nothing of particular rarity collected last summer, however, some of the species require mature and/or mature trees in decline to complete their life cycle. We know very little about the habitat requirements of most forest beetles in Indiana. There are very few species of beetles officially listed in the U.S., and none likely to be found in Indiana. However, a greater understanding of our native fauna may in the future allow us to better understand which species require undisturbed, old growth forest. Efforts such as the Back Country Ecoblitz can thus help us better understand our native forest fauna. We look forward to again participating in this year's Ecoblitz. Team Members: Michael Brattain, Jeffrey Holland, Gareth Powell, Tim Luttermoser, Jim Jean, Ashley Kissick Survey Dates, Times and Zones: June 21 – morning, Zones 5 and 4 June 21 – night, Zone 6 June 22 – morning, Zone 6 and 2 September 13 – night (Friday, Sept. 12), Zones 1 & 2 September 13 – morning (checking traps), Zones 1 & 2. * This Teams identifications are supplemented by 10 additional beetle species and 3 additional beetles identified to genus found by the Insect Team’s day survey on July 26. These additional beetles, found in Zones 6 & 2, are: Ground beetle Ground beetle Ground beetle Scarab/Japanese beetle Scarab/dung beetle Firefly Firefly Ground beetle Jewel beetle Ladybird beetle Longhorned beetle Soldier beetle Scarab/rose chafer Pterostichus Harpalus Chlaenius Popilia Onthophagus Photinus Phitonus Cyclotrachelus Pachyschelus Harmonia Plagionotus Rhagonycha Macrodactylus sp. Caliginosus sp. Japonicum Hecate Marginellus Pyralis sp. Laevigatus Axyridis Floralis Angulate Subspinosus 18 In addition, Steven Dunbar identified the Scarab beetle (Osmoderma scabra) in Zone 2 during the June 22 survey of the Vascular Plant Team. This species was not identified by either the Insect or the Forest Beetle Teams. Survey Methods: Beetles were collected throughout daylight hours by hand, by sweepnet, and by lightly beating branches with a dowel and catching falling insects on a small sheet. On the night of June 21, beetles were collected by hand and sweepnet as they arrived at UV lights. All beetles captured were quickly euthanized in either 70% ethanol or ethyl acetate fumes. Traps were set in the week of June 1-‐8, 2-‐3 weeks before specimens were collected from them in the June 21 & 22 surveys. Several pitfall traps were set. These traps were 5-‐10 cm in diameter with a few inches of propylene glycol in them to catch ground active insects. Several (4-‐10 total) Lindgren funnel and clear pane flight intercept traps were also hung from tree branches so that the bottoms were 1.5–2 meters off the ground. These also used propylene glycol as a killing and preservative fluid. Specimens were deposited in the participants’ private collections and the Purdue Entomological Research Collection (PERC). Data: Appendix 14 provides the Forest Beetle Team’s data. Butterflies: From Team Leader, Jeffrey Belth Summary of Results: People observing butterflies during the Ecoblitz recorded 18 species of butterflies and 3 species of skippers. Of these, 15 of the butterfly species and 2 of the skipper species were seen in the Ecoblitz area. With one exception, all 21 species are common, widely distributed species which are routinely found in southern Indiana woodlands. The only exception was a brief view of a West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis virginiensis), which is an uncommon and possibly Harvester Butterfly, Ecoblitz area, 2014. Photo by Steven Dunbar. declining woodland species. The single individual was seen briefly as it flew past one of the observers. Although confident of the identification, more observations of this species will be required to determine if it is resident in the forest, whether its population appears healthy, and whether it occurs in the Ecoblitz area. *This 2014 observation of the West Virginia White was made a short distance south of the Ecoblitz area between the Low Gap Trail Head and Zone 6. The 2014 observation of the Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria Cybele) was made in Zones 1 & 2 on June 6 by a member of the Plants Team. Team Members: Jeffrey Belth, Sandy Belth, Alan Belth, Robert Barber 19 Survey Dates, Times and Zones: May 19 – afternoon, Zone 6 May 25 – afternoon, Zone 6 June 18 – morning to early afternoon, Zone 6 *Three of the butterflies identified by this Team, including the forest-‐dependent West Virginia White (Pieris virginiensis) were found between the Low Gap Trail parking lot and the boundary of Zone 6 (just outside the southwestern corner of the Ecoblitz area). Survey Methods: Butterfly surveying consisted of visual identification in the field and photography. No specimens were collected or netted. Data: Appendix 15 provides the Butterfly Team’s data. 2014 ECOBLITZ AQUATIC MACROINVERTEBRATE TEAM RESULTS: From Team Leader, Ross Carlson, [email protected] Summary of Results: Aquatic Macroinvertebrates listed for the Morgan-‐Monroe/Yellowwood Ecoblitz were collected within the Main and East Branches of Honey Creek during the summer of 2014. The East Branch of Honey Creek is a headwater stream with a drainage Searching for macroinvertebrates, Ecoblitz area of less than two square miles (U.S. Geological Survey area, 2014. Photo by Dick Miller. 2012). Organisms found were representative of woodland headwater streams with a total of 32 taxa, representing 12 classes, 22 families, and 30 genera. Twelve of the 32 (37.5% (HBI tolerance <4)) taxa are classified as pollution intolerant, meaning these organisms require high quality minimally impacted streams to thrive (Barbour et al. 1999). Team Members: Ross Carlson, Dick Miller, Bob Ball, Mike Litwin Survey Dates, Times and Zones: June 7 – morning, Zone 6 June 7 – afternoon, Zone 6 20 September 13 – morning, Zone 6 *This Team’s surveys were conducted on the Main Branch of Honey Creek downstream of the southwest corner of the Ecoblitz area and just upstream of the confluence of the Main Branch with the North Branch of Honey Creek on the mornings of June 7 and September 13. On the afternoon of June 7, the East Branch of Honey Creek inside Zone 6 was sampled. On the morning of June 22, the Main Branch of Honey Creek upstream of its confluence with the East Branch on the border of Zone 5 was checked for a possible survey but water volumes in the stream were insufficient for a collection. Survey Methods: Aquatic macro-‐invertebrates were collected using a 500-‐µm mesh D-‐frame dip-‐net. Sites were selected in areas with varied high quality habitat. Samples or multiple "jabs" were collected in each habitat type (various substrates, detritus, aquatic vegetation, etc.) while all riffles in the sample area were sampled with a one-‐minute kick sample. Samples collected in the field were elutriated to remove debris and subsampled to collect the greatest variation in taxa possible. Crayfish were only collected if they could not be identified in the field. Specimen were preserved in 70% isopropanol, identified under dissecting scope to the lowest practical taxon using established text, (Merritt et al. 2008, Thorp and Covich 2001), and returned to preservation medium. Data: Appendix 16 provides the Aquatic Macro-‐Invertebrate Team’s data. 2014 ECOBLITZ BIRD TEAM RESULTS: From Team Leader, Rod Goforth, [email protected] Summary of Results: 44 species of birds were observed in the Morgan-‐Monroe Backcountry Ecoblitz area with 56 observation hours (2-‐6 observers per observation) over each two-‐day period on June 7 and 8, 2014 and again on June 21 and 22, 2014 with observations each Bird Team, Ecoblitz area, 2014. Photo by Joan day from 6am-‐11am and 6pm-‐9pm. The objective of the Middendorf. bird surveys was to document the diversity of summer nesters and their breeding activities rather than compiling a maximum species count that would include migrants that do not utilize this area for nesting. 21 Habitat and Locational Information on Listed Species: Among the 44 species identified were some of great conservation interest according to Indiana’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need4 published by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and revised in July 2009. Observed birds of conservation interest include the state endangered Cerulean Warbler and three species of special concern: Broad-‐winged Hawk, Worm-‐eating Warbler and the Hooded Warbler. Cerulean Warblers were observed and heard singing in the canopy of sycamores along the Main Fork and East Fork of Honey Creek adjacent to and in Zone 6. The single Broad-‐ winged Hawk observed was soaring and calling over the canopy near the Main Fork of Honey Creek in and adjacent to Zone 6. Worm-‐eating Warblers were observed near the ground either carrying food or with fledglings in Zones 1 and 2 on slopes. These observations included one pair displaying and leading the team away from a likely nest near the blowdown area in the southeastern corner of Zone 2. Hooded Warblers were observed singing on territories in the bottomlands along the East Fork of Honey Creek in Zones 2 and 6 and showing breeding behavior at eye level in 6 to 8 foot shrubs. This latter habitat was adjacent to the Low Gap Trail on the slopes and ridges of Zone 4. The dense understory in the lush bottomlands along the East Fork of Honey Creek provide high-‐ quality habitat for a diverse community of breeding birds in the forest. In addition to the Worm-‐eating and Hooded Warblers, confirmed breeding activity was observed for other neotropical migrant species including Wood Thrush, Kentucky Warbler, Louisiana Waterthrush, Yellow-‐throated Warbler, and Ovenbird. Other notable observations include: • • • • • • • • • • Yellow-‐billed Cuckoos calling in Zones 1 and 6. Woodpeckers were represented by 4 species including several Pileated Woodpeckers throughout the study area and a family of Northern Flickers observed in Zone 6. Acadian Flycatchers were common throughout the study area while Eastern Phoebe and Eastern Peewee were other flycatchers also heard in the study area. Red-‐eyed Vireos were common throughout the study area while two Yellow-‐throated Vireos were heard in zone 6 and near the blowdown area in Zone 2. Wood Thrush were common throughout the study area and one fledgling was observed in Zone 1. Other fledglings observed included those of Louisiana Waterthrush and Carolina Wren. Louisiana Waterthrush observed in the bottomlands in Zones 1, 2 and 6 where a family unit of 5 birds were observed foraging along the East Fork of Honey Creek. Kentucky Warblers observed along the East Fork of Honey Creek in Zone 6 including an adult that was carrying food. Three Yellow-‐throated Warblers observed in Zone 6 including one adult seen on the creek bed carrying food before flying high up into a nearby sycamore tree. Ovenbirds observed in zones 1, 2 and 6, including a pair in Zone 1 that were seen carrying food to the same location. 4 Indiana’s Species of Greatest Conservation Need, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fish and Wildlife, http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/files/fw-‐Indiana_Species_of_Greatest_Conservation_Need.pdf 22 • • American Redstarts were singing on territories in the bottomlands along the East Fork of Honey Creek in Zones 2 and 6. Scarlet Tanagers observed along the ridges of Zones 1, 2 and 6 with a male and female pair observed together in Zone 1. Team Members: Rod Goforth, Lee Casebere, Tim Rice, Jess Gwinn, Jeremy Downs, Bob Kissel, Travis Brown, Wendy Corning, Dawn and Ryan York, Derek Coomer, Angelo Dattilo, Bob Barber. Survey Dates, Times and Zones: June 7 – morning (6–11 am), Zone 6 June 7 – evening (6-‐9 pm), Zones 1 June 8 – morning (6-‐11 am), Zone 2 June 8 – evening (6-‐9 pm), Zone 6 June 21 – evening, Zones 3, 4 and 6 June 22 – morning, Zone 4, 5 and 6 Survey Methods: Birds were identified by sight and sound. No banding or collecting of any birds occurred. Nests were not touched but where possible, identification of nesting birds and fledgling activity was confirmed. Times of surveys and prevailing weather were documented. Locations of all identifications including those of state endangered species and species of special concern were documented in the zones surveyed. Data: Appendix 17 provides the Bird Team’s data. 2014 ECOBLITZ AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE TEAM RESULTS: From Team Leader, Robert Brodman, [email protected] Summary of Results: The Herpetology Team found a total of 315 amphibians and reptiles and 22 species (Table 1). The most abundant species of amphibians were American Timber Rattlesnake, Ecoblitz area, 2014. Toads, Southern Two-‐lined Salamanders, Green Frogs, Red-‐ Photo by Curt Mayfield. backed Salamanders, and Northern Slimy Salamanders. The most abundant reptile species were Ringneck Snakes, Eastern Box Turtles, and Five-‐lined Skinks. 23 Habitat and Locational Information on Listed Species: The state-‐listed species that we found were Banchard’s Cricket Frogs which is a species of special concern, one Rough Green Snake which is also a species of special concern, Eastern Box Turtles which are a special protected species, and young and mature Timber Rattlesnakes which are state endangered. Table 2 provides habitat and locational information for these species. There are an additional 15 species that were not detected in the 2014 Ecoblitz and are known from nearby areas (Table 3). These species include the state endangered Kirtland Snake. Because of the size of the study area another field season is needed to find more suitable habitats and determine if any of these species inhabit the back country. In particular we need to locate amphibian breeding sites that would account for many of the frogs that we encountered. Team Members: Robert Brodman & Tim Rice from Saint Joseph’s College and students from this College who include Anastasia Marsh, Payton Kellenburger, Megan Gramhofer, Hanna Van Meter, and at least 8 other students, as well as Nick Asher, Heather Milbrath, Jim Horton, Zach Truelock, Jeremy Caseltine, and Bill Hurley. Ecoblitz partner organization, Hoosier Herpetological Society, actively participated in this Team’s surveys. Table 1. Relative abundance of amphibian and reptile species found during the 2014 Ecoblitz. The values are the number of specimen found for each species. Frogs American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) 6 American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus) 72 Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) 1 Cricket Frog (Acris blanchardi) 3 Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans) 37 Southern Leopard Frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus) 7 Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus) 6 Salamanders 14 Longtail Salamander (Eurycea longicauda) 24 Southern Two-‐lined Salamander (Eurycea cirrigera) 67 Northern Slimy Salamander (Plethodon glutinosus) 19 Northern Zigzag Salamander (Plethodon dorsalis) 4 Red-‐backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus) 22 Lizards 7 Five-‐lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus) Snakes Northern Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon) 1 Redbelly Snake (Storeria occipitomaculata) 4 Black Rat Snake (Pantheropus obsoletus) 1 Black Racer (Coluber constrictor) 1 Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus) 1 Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus) 17 Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) 7 Turtles Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) 1 Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina) 17 25 Table 2. State-listed amphibians and reptiles found during the 2014 Ecoblitz. Data includes the number found in each Zone of the study area, and habitat type (DR = Dry Ridge, MR = Mesic Ridge). Zones State-listed Species Cricket Frog 1 2 3 4 5 6 3 habitat Pond, grassy banks Rough Green Snake DR, open shrubby area 1 Timber Rattlesnake 4 3 DR, forest floor Eastern Box Turtle 1 4 1 2 5 4 section totals 8 7 1 2 6 4 species 3 2 1 1 2 1 MR, DR, forest floor Table 3. Species known from the surrounding area but absent during the 2014 Ecoblitz. Amphibians Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis) Northern Dusky Salamander (Desmognathus fuscus) Jefferson Salamander (Ambystoma jeffersonianum) Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) Marbled Salamander (Ambystoma opacum) Eastern Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens) Reptiles Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortrix) Eastern Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis) Eastern Ribbonsnake (Thamnophis sauritus) Brown Snake (Storeria dekayi) Kirtland's Snake (Clononophis kirtlandii) Western Earth Snake (Virginia valeriae) Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos) Midwest Worm Snake (Carphophis amoenus) 26 Survey Methods: The Herpetology team surveyed amphibians and reptiles in the Ecoblitz area by a combination of methods. Terrestrial, stream, streamside, and wetland habitats were sampled by visual searches and sampling cover objects such as rocks and logs which were returned as found. Aquatic habitats were sampled by dip-‐nets and minnow traps for amphibian larvae in the June 7 & 8 surveys. All six Zones of the study area where surveyed on at least two dates (Table 4), and identifications were documented by photographs and within zones. Table 4. Survey dates for each Zone of the Ecoblitz area. Check marks indicate Zones searched on each date. 6/7/2014 6/8/2014 1 6/21/2014 √ 6/22/2014 √ 9/13/2014 9/14/2014 √ 2 √ √ Zones 3 4 √ √ √ √ 5 6 √ √ √ √ √ √ √ Data: Appendix 18 summarizes the Amphibian and Reptile Team’s data. 2014 ECOBLITZ SMALL MAMMALS TEAM RESULTS: From Jeremy Sheets Eastern red b at (Lasiurus borealis), Ecoblitz area, 2014. Photo by Aimee Bjornstad. Summary of Results: From Jeremy Sheets -‐ Both the small mammal and bat surveys were somewhat successful but limited by the time of year and the cold and wet weather. Since the survey was conducted during fall migration the bats species caught cannot be determined to be present, and bats not caught cannot be considered probably absent. However, both species of bats captured, the Eastern Red Bat (Lasiurus borealis) and 27 Northern Long-‐eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis) are known from the area and have been caught by the author in Morgan-‐Monroe State Forest in a previous study (Sheets et al. 2013). The Northern Long-‐eared Bat has just been listed by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service as threatened., Its capture suggests that Northern Long-‐eared Bats occur in the project area during fall migration. Further surveys should be conducted in the spring, early fall, and if possible during the summer. To increase the success of the small mammal surveys, different types of traps such as pit traps should be used to focus on shrews that are not as likely to trip Sherman traps. Furthermore, participants and volunteers should note the number and species of mammals encountered while conducting other surveys to supplement the above standardized surveys so all mammal species that could occur within the survey area can be represented. The overall diversity of mammals is unclear and more surveys will need to be completed before any conclusions about the diversity of mammals or general conditions of their populations in the survey area can be made. Team Members: Jeremy Sheets and Aimee Bjornstad See Appendix 19 for a complete report of the Small Mammals Surveys. CONCLUSION The results from the 2014 Ecoblitz in the heart of the Morgan-‐Monroe/Yellowwood State Forest Back Country Area were impressive. Nearly 1,000 different species of flora and fauna were identified in this approximately 900-‐acre tract of maturing and older hardwood forest. Multiple individuals of state endangered species, including the cerulean warbler and timber rattlesnake, were found in multiple locations within the Ecoblitz area. Also identified within the Ecoblitz area were multiple “species of special concern” on the state’s endangered species list, species on County Watch Lists, at least one County Record for both Monroe and Brown Counties and species considered rare or uncommon, particularly of vascular plants and fungi as well as members of the spider and insect families. In addition, several insect, spider and fungi specimens were found that could not be identified to the genus or species. Survey teams conclude that their results show a rich species diversity indicative of “mature deciduous forest” (Vascular Plants) and “healthy, undisturbed forests” where “some of the species require mature and/or mature trees in decline to complete their life cycle” (Insects & Forest Beetles). According to the Aquatic Macroinvertebrates Team, more than a third of the taxa found in the waters of Honey Creek’s Main and East Branches are classified as pollution intolerant, meaning these organisms require high quality, minimally impacted streams to thrive. However, without exception, the survey teams also conclude that continued efforts beyond a single collecting season are necessary to estimate local species diversity or to meaningfully assess the health of species, much less the greater forest community in this tract. Not all of the 900 acres in the EcoBlitz area was comprehensively surveyed. Additional types of traps and 28 dates for surveying at different periods during the season are also recommended by some Team Leaders, including those for the Spiders and Small Mammals Teams. Surveys are needed for classes and families of taxa such as fish, the bryophytes (mosses and liverworts), and additional groups of flying insects that were not surveyed for in the 2014 Ecoblitz. Furthermore, beyond surveying and collecting data, assessments of the considerable data collected by the teams are necessary to provide a more definitive picture of the quality, diversity and health of this forest. A map locating all identifications of more rare or listed species within the Ecoblitz Tract and a description of their habitats needs to be constructed and continually updated throughout the duration of the Ecoblitz. Ecoblitz organizers and Team Leaders also want to investigate additional methods that might allow more definitive identification of species within some of these larger groups such as the fungi. Thus we conclude that at least one and probably two additional years of surveys from late spring through early fall that include additional taxa along with additional assessments and mapping of collected data will be necessary to fully characterize the biological diversity and health of this forest. 29 APPENDIX 1 Morgan Monroe-Yellowwood State Forest Back Country Area Ecoblitz, Summer and Fall, 2014 Methods: Below are the identification, collecting, and specimen handling methods for the following taxonomic groups for this Ecoblitz: Birds, Amphibians and Reptiles, Aquatic Macro-invertebrates, Fish, Vascular Plants, Mushrooms and Fungi, Spiders, and Insects – to include Beetles, Snail-Killing Flies, Butterflies, Dragon Flies, and Damsel Flies. Co-Chairs and primary contact persons of the Ecoblitz are Tim Maloney, Hoosier Environmental Council at [email protected], (317-685-8800/mobile 317-369-8677), and Jeff Stant, Indiana Forest Alliance at [email protected], (317-602-3692/mobile 317489-7112). Birds – Team Leader Rod Goforth, June 7 & 8, June 21 & 22: Birds will be identified by sight and sound. The bird team will not be banding or collecting any birds. Bird team experts will include Rob Goforth, Lee Casebere, Kamal Islam, Peter Scott, Tim Rice, Jeremy Downs, and Travis Brown. Amphibians and Reptiles – Team Leader Robert Brodman , June 7 & 8: Amphibian and reptiles will be surveyed by a combination of methods. Terrestrial, stream, streamside, and wetland habitats will be sampled by visual searches and sampling cover objects. Aquatic habitats will be sampled by dip-nets and seines for amphibian larvae. Amphibian larvae and turtles will be sampled by small and large minnow traps in wetlands and streams. Tail-tips from Jefferson Salamanders will be taken for DNA samples to identify cryptic unisexual populations. All animals captured will be returned to their site of capture after they are photographed and identified to species. Calling frogs will also be identified. Experts on this team will include Bob Brodman and Jim Horton. Aquatic Macro-invertebrates and Fish – Team Leader Ross Carlson, June 7 & 8 and June 21 & 22: Aquatic macro-invertebrates will be collected using a 500 um mesh D-frame dipnet. Sites will be selected in areas with varied high quality habitat. Samples or multiple "jabs" will be collected in each habitat type (various substrates, detritus, aquatic vegetation, etc.) while all riffles in the sample area will be sampled with a one minute kick sample. Samples collected in the field will be elutriated to remove debris and sub sampled to collect the greatest variation in taxa possible. Crayfish will only be collected if they cannot be identified in the field. All specimen will be 30 preserved in 70% ethanol. Specimens will then be identified under dissecting scope using established text and returned to preservation medium. Voucher specimens will be deposited in the Purdue Entomological Research Collection (PERC). Seining (and electroshocking with a portable unit if available ) will be used to sample fish in the Honey Creek and Honey Creek East Fork. Collected fish will be identified in the field and returned to the area in which they were collected. Fish identification may occur in September and October on dates for which prior notification will be provided to the IDNR. Experts on this team will include Ross Carlson, Mike Litwin and Dick Miller. Vascular Plants Team Leader F. Collin Hobbs and Stephen Russell for Fungi and Mushrooms, May 3, June 7 & 8, June 21 & 22 and possibly July 26 & 27, August 15 & 16 and August 23 & 24 : The plant team will survey the site via several forays, attempting to cover all habitat types, and make a list of any species present. We will not be collecting voucher specimens. If the team finds a plant that it cannot identify to species or variety/subspecies, a photograph of the species will be taken for identification purposes. GIS and/or map locations of identifications will be documented. Team experts will include Collin Hobbs, Kem Badger, Don Ruch, Megan Smith, Kevin Tungesvick, and Angie Shelton. Stephen Russell will focus on fungi and mushrooms. Identification of spring ephemerals took place on May 3rd by Kevin Tungesvick to document plants that will likely not be visible in June. Spiders – Team Leader Leslie Bishop, June 21 & 22: Collection methods will consist of the following: 1) Aerial search for web builders: walk in a transect through the habitat searching for spiders on their webs or in their silken retreats. A sweep net can be used to capture spiders seen high in the vegetation. 2) Ground search in leaf litter, fallen logs, rocks. etc. 3) The beat-sheet method: A 1-meter-square sheet is stretched under the edge of a tree branch, a bush, or other low vegetation, and we shake the bush or branch vigorously. Spiders will fall on the sheet. 4) The sort method: Collect 1 square meter of leaf litter and dump this material on a white surface to find the small spiders living in this microhabitat. Spiders will be identified in the field when possible. Small ones will be collected to identify under the microscope. The spider team experts will include Leslie Bishop and Angie Shelton. 31 Insects – Glene Mynhart – July 26 & 27, August 15 & 16 and August 23 & 24: Targeted hand collection - Insects will be collected by hand from flowers, on and under bark, under or on leaves, or from dung/carrion. An aerial net will be used to collect any flying insects. that cannot be captured by hand. Beat sheet method - A beat sheet may be used to capture smaller beetles or other tree-dwelling insects from trees. A large canvas sheet of approximately 24"x24" is placed underneath branches. Shaking of branches or leaves will cause insects to fall onto the sheet. Blacklight collection - Since many insects only emerge at night for mating or feeding, I hope to bring a blacklight and a hanging sheet to capture insects by hand. This is especially good for moths, a lot of large aquatic insects that one doesn't typically see during the daytime. Surrounding trees and foliage will also be searched for insects that are attracted to, but do not necessarily come to the light itself. All insects collected will be killed using ethyl acetate kill jars or ethanol for immatures or softbodied insects. Specimens will be deposited in the Hanover College Insect Collection and also in Glene’s personal collection. Insects - Beetles – Team Leader Michael Brattain, June 21 & 22: Beetles will be collected throughout daylight hours by hand, sweepnet, and by lightly beating branches with a dowel and catching falling insects on a small sheet. At night, insects will be collected by hand and sweepnet as they arrive at UV lights. All beetles captured will be quickly euthanized in either 70% ethanol or ethyl acetate fumes. If permission is granted to leave traps out ahead of time, we will use several pitfall traps 5-10 cm in diameter with a few inches of propylene glycol in them to catch ground active insects. Several (4-10 total) Lindgren funnel and clear pane flight intercept traps will be hung from tree branches so that the bottoms are 1.5–2 m off the ground. These will also use propylene glycol as a killing and preservative fluid. Specimens will be deposited in the participants private collections and the Purdue Entomological Research Collection (PERC). If permission is granted, all traps will be set in June 1-8, 2–3 weeks before the bioblitz and removed during the bioblitz.. Experts on this team will include Michael Brattain, Jeffrey Holland, and Gareth Powell. Insects - Snail Killing Flies – Team Leader Bill Murphy, June 7 & 8 and June 21& 22: Will use only a sweep net, collecting directly into 95% ethanol or RNA later so DNA experts can analyze specimens, or into a small vial containing some ethyl acetate to kill the flies, which will be pinned later that evening. Traditionally specimens are donated to the Smithsonian, but where appropriate (and where the collection is decently curated) voucher specimens will be provided to local institutions. 32 Insects – Butterflies – Team Leader Jeff Belth, May 3 & May 19-23: Butterfly surveying will consist of visual identification in the field and photography. No specimens will be collected or netted. Butterfly experts will be Jeff Belth, Sandy Belth, and Robert Barbaro. This surveying is being conducted in May to identify species that will be absent from the Ecoblitz area in June. Kirk Roth is tentatively enlisted for insects, including dragon flies, damsel flies and butterflies on June 21 & 22. His surveying would consist of visual identification in the field. A small mammal survey may be added to the Ecoblitz on dates in September and October. If and when expert participation can be confirmed, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will be approached in the summer of 2014, by July/August for permission to add this component to the Ecoblitz. 33 APPENDIX 2 Division of Natue Preserses DATA & SPECIMEN COLLECTING PERMIT This perrrit, (Identification No. NP14-40), authorized on June 7 ,2014, and expiring September I ,2014,is issued to Tim Maloney, Hoosier Environmental Council and Jeff Stant, Indiana Forest Alliance. The holders, andlor any assistants working under their directior, are authorized to e,nter Low Gap Nature kmcnre and adjacent portions of Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests for the pu{pose of conducting an Ecoblitz. This permit is issued with the following conditions: l. 2. 3. 4. You shall be responsible for all and any damage to these properties while conducting yorr Ecobli2. Being aware ofthe nature and potential hazardsof your activity, you, and any assistanb accompanying you, do herebyrelease and hold harmless the State of Indian4 their ofEcers, agents ancl employees from any and all liability for death, injury or loss or damage to property incurred in connection with the use ofthis permit. AII field equipment and must be cleaned prior to onsite visits to prevent contamination and introduction of non-native exotic species. This perrnit must be carried by the holder/s at all times while at the above mentiond properties for purposes authorized herein All eguipment should be removed from the site at the close of the Ecoblitz. gear 5. 6. The following activities/conditions relative to collecting and/orsampling apply tothis permit Team leaders are resporutible for additionalparticipants sssigned to their respective goup and should make every effort to minim2s impact to the site being suweyed. A) Plants.FuneiandMoshrooms(June7,8,?7,&22;luly26&27;luagust15, 16,23,&24) When field identification is not possible, photographs are encouraged. Judicious collecting is pemritted for the below groups as follows: 1. Herbaceous Vascular Plants: If fie1d identification is not possible, photographs are encouraged. For more cryptic species that cannot be readily field identified, then above ground portions only of one or two individuals per species may be collected for species with at least I G50 individuals in a population. For species with fevrer than 10 individuals or species that are listed in the Indiana Deparbrent ofNahral Resources Endangered, Threatened, Rar€, and Extirpated Plants of Indiana htno:iiwwrv.il.govidu/naturgrielrdarrucri'etrplanls.pdf a diagnostic portion may be taken, if possible, without hrrning the plant, but will include above ground portions only. 2. Woody Plants: Collection of flowers, ftuits, leaves, and twigs from trees and shrubs is also permissible if kept to a minimrmr and species cannot be field identified or det€finined from photographs. 3. Non-vascular Plants and Fungi: Collection is permissible with one or two specimens per species taken if population contains at least 20 individuals. Above ground portions of fungi may also be taken if kept to a minimum. B) fnvertebrates When field identification is not possible, photographs are encouraged. Judicious collecting is perrnitted for certain groups. Such collecting must be in accordance with methodologies and conditions ouflined in the e-mail proposal dated }',{ay 21, 2A74. 1. Spiders (Jwe2I &22) 2. [nsects (including but not timited to beefles, snail-killing flies, and butlerflies) (Juoe 7, 8,21, & 22;July26 &27; August 15, 16,23 &.24) c) Vertebrate Animals and Mollusks *NOTE: Cspture and collection of these species requires collectors tohaveavalid State Scientific Purposes License approved by the DIIR Division of Fish and'Wildlife. Capture or collection ofthese species must adhere to methodologies and conditions outlined in the e-mail proposal diled,May 21, 34 7 - 8. 2074,b1t not to exceed the parameters of an approved State Scientific Purposes Licenses. 1. Amphibians and Reptiles (Jr:ne 7 & 8) 2. Aquatic Macro-invertebrates aad Fish (June ? & 8, June Zl &22) 3. Birds (June 7 & 8, June 21 & 22): Sampled by sight and sound only. State Scientific Purposes License not required. For any state and/or federal listed species, the Division of Nature Preservqs' Indiana Natrnal Heritage Data Canter requests specific habitat and occurrence fuforrnation including location data. Alisting of these species can be obtaind at: lrttp://www. in. gov/dnr/naturepreserve/4725 Jitm No specimen of flora, faun4 water,mineral or artifact shall be disfuted or removed from the properties, except as authorized herein. The Division of Forestry and the Division of Nature Preserves are to receive a complete report from you, which lists in detail the results of the Ecoblitu. Your report should arrive in a timely fashion as soon as possible after the permit expires. 10. No data or reports may be submitted for publication or released to the public (including posting on a website) without prior review and approval of the Deparhent of Nafirral Resources which review and approval shall be conducted in a timety fashion. I 1' All parties understand and acknowledge the Ecoblib is a snapshot in time of flora and fauna found on , the site(s) and may or may not be indicative of past, current or future forest management activities. The report goafainingthe results of the Ecoblitz shall not contain any inferrnses or conclusions about management activities. 9. In order to preserve the integrity of these arsas, be it unde,rstood that extreme care will be taken by you when you are exercisi.g the use of this permit. By acceptance of this permit, you agree to the above conditions as written. Bacone, Director Division of Forestry 4O2W. Washington St., RmW296 Indianapolis,bl 462M {317)2324107 402 W. Washington St., Rm. W267 Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 23240s2 Diredor hdiirna Forest Alliance 5819 Lowell Avenue 3951 N. Meridian St. Suite 100 Indianapo1is,IN 46208 Indianapolis, t:l 46279 Tom Swinford, Central Regional Ecologist, Division ofNature Preserves Jim Allen, Property Manager, Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood State Forests Scott Haulton, Property Specialist, Division of Forestry Limea Paerchefl Operations Staffspecialist, Division of Fish and Wildlife IDNR Law Enforcernent DMsion, District No. 6 35 APPENDIX 3 Division of Nature Preseryes DATA & SPECIMEN COLLECTING PERMIT This permit, (Identification No. NP14-56), authorized on September2r20l4,and expiring October 15,2014, is issued to Tim Maloney, Hoosier Environmental Council and Jeff Stant, Indisna Forest Alliance. The holders, and,/or any assistants w-orking under their direction, are authorized to enter Low Gap Nafure Preserve and adjacent portions of Morgan-Monroe and Yellon"wood State Forests for the purpose of conducting an EcobliCI. *Note thal this permit with minor alterations serves as an extension of Permit No. NP1440. This permit is issued,*'ith the following conditions: 1. You shall be responsible for all and any damage to these properties 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. while conducting your Ecoblitz. Being arvare of the nature and potential hazards ofyour activity, you, and any assistants accompanying yor:, do hereby release and hold harmless &e State of Indian4 their offi.cers, agents and employees from any and all liabiliq'' for death, injury or loss or damage to property incuned in connection with the use ofthis permit. All field eqnipment and gear (includine footwear and clothine) must be cleaned prior to onsite visits to prevent contamination and introduction of non-native exotic species. This permit must be ca:ried by the holderls at all times while at the above mentioned properties forpurposes authorized herein. All equipment should be removed from the site at the close of the Ecoblitz. The follow'ing activitieslconditions relative to collecting and/or s*mpling appty to this permit Team leaders are resporutible for additional participants assigned to their respective group and should make evera efrort to minimize impact to the site being surveyed. A) Plants. Funei and Mushrooms (September l3 & 14) When field identification is not possible, photographs are encouraged. Judicious collecting is permitted for the below groups as follows: 1. Herbaceous Yascular Plants: If field identification is not possible, photographs arc strcouraged. For more cr-vptic species that cannot be readily field identified, then above ground portions ouly of one or two individuals per species may be collected for species with at least 10-50 individuals in a population. For species with fewer than l0 individuals or species that are listed in the lndiana Deparhrent of Natural Resources Endangered, Threatened Rare, and Extirpated Plants of Indiana htto:,'lnrrrv.in.sovldnr/naturepr/endaneer/etrplants.pdf a diagnostic portion may be taken, if possible, without harming the plant but w:ill include above ground portions only. 2. Woody Plants: Collection of flowers, fruits, leaves, and twigs from trees and shrubs is also permissible if kept to a minimum and species cannot be fi.eld identified or determined &om photographs. 3. Non-vascular Plants and f,'ungi: Collection is permissible with one or two specimens per species talien if popuiation contains at least 20 individuals. Above ground portions of f,mgi may also be taken if kep to aminimum. B) Invertebrater $lhen field identification is not possible, photographs are encouraged. Judicious collecting is permitted for certain groups. Such collecting must be in accordance with methodologies and conditions outlined in the e-mail proposal dated May 21,2014. l. Spiders (September 13 &, L4) 2. Insects (September 13 & 14) C) Vertebrate Animals and Mollusks *NOTE: Capture and collection of these species requires collectors to have a valid State Scientific 36 Purposes License approved by the DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Capture or collection ofthese species must adhere to methodoiogies and conditions outlined in the e-mail proposal dated May 21, 20l4,brtt not to exceed the parameters of an approved State Scientific Purposes Licenses. 1. Amphibians and Reptiles (September 13 & 14) 2. Aquatic Macro-invertebrates (September 13 & 14) 3. Small Mammals (September 13 , 14, 27 . 28: October 4, 5, ll, &. 12) 7 . For an1'- state and.,br federal listed species, the Division of Nature Preserves' lndiana Natural Heritage Data Center requests specific habitat and occurrence information including location data- A listing of these species can be obtained at: http y'r'vr.rrrv. in. go\,ldn/naturepreserve/4 72 5.htm 8. No specimen of flora, fauna. 'water, mineral or artifact shall be disturbed or removed from the properties, except as authorized herein. 9 . The Division of Forestry and the Dirdsion of Nature Preserves are to receive a complete report from you, which tists in detail the results of the Ecoblifz. Your report should an'ive in a fimely fashion as soon as possible after the permit expires. 10. No data or reports may be submitted for publication or released to the public (inctuding posting on a website) *'ithout prior revierv and approval of the Department ofNafural Resources which review and approval shall be conducted in a timely fashion. 1 I . -4'll parties understand and aclmowledge the Ecoblitz is a snapshot in time of flora and fauna found on the site(s) and may or may not be indicative of past, current or future forest management activities. The report containing the results of the Ecoblifu shall not contain any inferences or conclusions about management acth'ities. In order to preserve the integrity- of these areas, be it understood that exEeme care will be taken by you when you are exercising the use of this permit. By acceptance of this permit, you agree to the above conditions as written. \,/ Bacooe. Director ofNature Preserves ft [_J,]i Division ofForesdry 402 W. Washington St., Rm W296 Indianapolis,IN 46204 402 \V. Washington St., Rm. W267 Indianapolis.IN 46204 (3t7) 232-40s2 Qlnn2-4107 r Policy Director Forest Alliance l9 Lowell Avenue Indianapolis,IN 46219 3951 N. Meridian St. Suite 100 Indianapolis,IN 46208 cc Tom Svyinford- central Regional Ecologist, Division ofNature Preserves Jim Allen, Properr,v- Manager, lvlorgan-Monroe and Yelloqrwood state Forests Scon Haultor, Property Specialis! Division of Foresbry Lirurea Petercheff, Operations Staffspeciatisg Dir.ision of Fish and S/ildlife IDNR La,*'Enforcement Division- District No. 6 37 APPENDIX 4 Ecoblitz Steering Committee Jeff Stant, CoChair of Ecoblitz, Indiana Forest Alliance Tim Maloney, CoChair of Ecoblitz, Hoosier Environmental Council Audrey Moore, Indiana Forest Alliance Myke Luurtsema, Indiana Forest Alliance Falon French, Hoosier Environmental Council Mary Bookwalter, Indiana Forest Alliance Mary Kay Rothert, Indiana Forest Alliance Tom Zeller, Indiana Forest Alliance Dick Miller, Hoosier Chapter Sierra Club Expert List, 2014 Ecoblitz (52) Plants: Collin Hobbs, Steven Dunbar, David Mow, Kevin Tungesvick, Karen Smith, Angie Shelton, Danielle Follette, Brian Stagte Fungi: Ron Kerner, Stephen Russell Spiders: Leslie Bishop, Angie Shelton, Jeff Hyman, Brian Foster, Marc Milne Insects: Glené Mynhardt, Amelia Smith, Jim Jean Forest Beetles: Michael Brattain, Jeffrey Holland, Gareth Powell, Tim Luttermoser, Jim Jean, Ashley Kissick Butterflies: Jeffrey Belth, Sandy Belth, Alan Belth, Robert Barber Aquatic Macroinvertebrates: Ross Carlson, Dick Miller, Bob Ball, Mike Litwin Birds: Rod Goforth, Lee Casebere, Tim Rice, Jess Gwinn, Jeremy Downs, Bob Kissel, Travis Brown, Dawn and Ryan York, Derek Coomer, Angelo Dattilo 38 Reptiles and Amphibians: Robert Brodman, Tim Rice, Nick Asher, Heather Milbrath, Jim Horton, Jeremy Caseltine Small Mammals Team Members: Jeremy Sheets, Aimee Bjornstad Volunteer List, 2014 Ecoblitz (47) Jack Brubaker, Bill Hurley, Tom Tokarski, Curt Mayfield, Donovan Moxley, Joe Lindsey, Kaitlin Hossom, Barbara Janiak, Laura Martin, Roger Carter, Kara Phelps, Dennis Tibbetts, Rebecca Lorenz, Cheryl Shearer, Dana Conner, Elizabeth Mahoney, Andrew Mahoney, Clayton Schulte, Dale Schoentrup, Dana Ericson, Maria Mastale, Todd Wall, Chad Durant, Heather Mackinnon, Bob Sander, Rebecca Jordan, Ulla Linenthal, Wendy Corning, Zach Truelock, Connor Treacy, Joan Middendorf, David Seastrom, Natalie Colbert, Kristen Becher, Jason Flickner St. Joseph’s University students: Anastasia Marsh, Payton Kellenburger, Megan Gramhofer, Hanna Van Meter, Jennifer Munson, Ella Wesgerber, Bailey Bickel, Lacie Rieck, Jordan Gummend, Rick Mullis, Marisa Whitaker 39 APPENDIX 5 INFORMATION SHEET FOR THE JUNE 7 & 8 2014 ECOBLITZ SURVEYS To: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Jun 4, 2014 Hi All: After taking input from our draft of this information sheet today, here is a final sheet of information about the official start of the Morgan Monroe State Forest Back Country Area Ecoblitz this weekend, June 7 & 8. Directions to the Ecoblitz Area: The Ecoblitz Area is in the heart of the Morgan Monroe-Yellowwood State Forest Back Country Area which lies on the eastern side of Low Gap Road in primarily in Morgan Monroe State Forest. From Bloomington, take Old 37 (Walnut Street at the north end of Bloomington) east (right if you're coming from Bloomington). Turn east at the traffic light at the bottom of a long hill on Walnut Street just north of Bloomington. At 5 miles from this light, turn east off of Old 37 onto Anderson Road. Take Anderson road 5.6 miles to Low Gap Road and turn left on Low Gap Road. This is where Anderson Road makes a sharp turn to the right (south) heading toward Lake Lemon's North Shore. Drive 1.8 miles north on Low Gap Road to the Weaver Plantation, our Headquarters/Base Camp. There will be a large routed sign for the Weaver Plantation on your left. To get to the Ecoblitz Area from points north, take St. Rd. 37 south from I-465 on the southside of Indianapolis. At Martinsville, go down the long hill and across a flat 0.5-1 mile long straight of way to the stop light at "Mahalasville Road" where you will turn left. At this intersection across Mahalasville Road, there is a Shell Station/Circle K on the left and a Walgreens on the right side of 37, so slow down and get in the left turning lane of 37 as you approach this intersection. Drive 2.8 miles east and south on Mahalasville Road (past Cramertown Road) to Low Gap Road. Turn right on Low Gap Road. Drive 5.9 miles south on Low Gap Road to the Weaver Plantation on your right. You will go past Bakers Road on the right and Downey Road on the left and up the hill into Morgan Monroe State Forest past the Orcutt Road/Shipman Ridge which is gated on the left side. Stop at the Weaver Plantation on your right at our Headquarters/Base Camp. 40 Cell phone reception is spotty in this area. Nevertheless if you get lost, call Myke Luurtsema at 812-361-9167 or Audrey Moore at 317-777-0315. AT WEAVER PLANTATION: Sign in here at the dining canopies, touch base with us, and receive your materials. You should meet the Team you will be participating in, and get your final data collection sheet, map of the Ecoblitz area and section of it that your team will survey. We will provide water and serve a sack lunch (vegetarian) at the Weaver Plantation for all participants and volunteers in the Ecoblitz on Saturday and Sunday from 12:noon to 1:pm. If you have dietary restrictions or preferences (such as vegan, glutenfree, diabetes), please get back to us as soon as possible with such information and we will plan accordingly. We encourage volunteers and participants to bring other lunch food or snacks if you desire them and, most importantly, at least two of your own water bottles or other containers of water/juice etc. to stay adequately hydrated in the field. You can refill your water bottles at the Plantation. There will be a portajohn there. Be sure to bring insect repellent and adequate sun protection, (sunglasses, sunblock, hat, etc.). Chiggars may be a problem around grassy, brushy areas including the more open Weaver Plantation. Bring a rain jacket if weather reports warrant it, and please watch for communications from us in case inclement weather forces a postponement of this weekend's activities. Saturday evening: A cook out, both vegetarian and omnivorous,is planned for 6:00 pm Saturday evening at the shelter at the junction of Bean Blossom Road and the Main Forest Road in the Morgan Monroe State Forest. This will let team leaders, participants and volunteers debrief on the day's experiences and relax. The shelter cannot be reserved, but there are four other shelters in the state forest, so we will advise you if the cook out is occurring at another shelter. Preparation of the Teams: We have posted the data collection or "field sheet" twice today to this list serv. We are asking Team Members, most importantly the Team Leaders, to provide feedback on this sheet to Jessica Davis at: [email protected] as soon as possible so that we can finalize this field sheet, particularized for each team, by the end of Thursday. There are two basic entry points into the Ecoblitz area (see the attached map). The primary entry point will be the Low Gap Trail Head which is 0.7 miles south of the Weaver Plantation on the east side of Low Gap Road. Low Gap Trail Head is about a half mile south of the Ecoblitz area. Teams can enter the Ecoblitz area by walking north up the Main Branch of Honey Creek (turning left off the Low GapTrail onto a small trail about 10-15 yards after the second foot bridge on the Low Gap Trail crosses Honey 41 Creek -- this is about 100 yards from the Trail Head), or taking the Low Gap Trail up onto Gorley Ridge and then northward down into the valley of the East Fork of Honey Creek in the southern portion of the Ecoblitz area. A secondary entry point will be off Shipman Ridge/Orcutt Road which forms the northern border of the Ecoblitz area. Your team leader will be discussing with the Ecoblitz planners, (Cochair Jeff Stant or IFA's Myke Luurtsema) the area within the Ecoblitz area that your team will be surveying and let you know which entry point your team will take. Your team should car pool from the headquarters to the entry point, taking as few cars as possible to avoid overcrowding which will be a potential problem particularly at the Low Gap Trail Head on June weekends. Teams: Here are the teams starting this weekend, their schedules, and surveying methods. We heartily encourage team leaders and members to contact each other prior to the Ecoblitz: Aquatic Macro-invertebrates and Fish: Leader - Ross Carlson, [email protected], 574-370-6920 Dick Miller, [email protected], 317-251-1591 Mike Litwin, [email protected], 812-333-8957 Schedule: Saturday:8:30-11:30 am and 1:15-4 pm Sunday: 8:30-11:30 am. Surveying Methods: Aquatic macro-invertebrates will be collected using a 500 um mesh D-frame dipnet. Sites will be selected in areas with varied high quality habitat. Samples or multiple "jabs" will be collected in each habitat type (various substrates, detritus, aquatic vegetation, ect.) while all riffles in the sample area will be sampled with a one minute kick sample. Samples collected in the field will be elutriated to remove debris and sub sampled to collect the greatest variation in taxa possible. Crayfish will only be collected if they cannot be identified in the field. All specimen will be preserved in 70% ethanol. Specimens will then be identified under dissecting scope using established text and returned to preservation medium. Seining (and electroshocking with a portable unit if available ) will be used to sample fish in the Honey Creek and Honey Creek East Fork. Collected fish will be identified in the field and returned to the area in which they were collected. Fish identification is scheduled for Sunday, June 8. Locations for sampling sites will be documented on map or with GIS. Reptiles and Amphibians: Leader - Bob Brodman, [email protected], 219-866-6215 Bob is the contact person for the Team. Nick Asher, Hoosier Herp. Society, Franklin Jim Horton, Hoosier Herp. Society, Indianapolis Anastasia Marsh, Saint Joseph's College 42 Payton Kellenburger, Saint Joseph's College Megan Gramhofer, Saint Joseph's College Hanna Van Meter, Saint Joseph's College Schedule: Saturday: 9:00- noon, 1:30-4:30 pm, possible night survey of 9-10:pm Sunday: 9:00 - noon, 1:30-3:00 pm Surveying Methods: Amphibian and reptiles will be surveyed by a combination of methods. Terrestrial, stream, streamside, and wetland habitats will be sampled by visual searches and sampling cover objects. Aquatic habitats will be sampled by dip-nets and seines for amphibian larvae. Amphibian larvae and turtles will be sampled by small and large minnow traps in wetlands and streams. Tail-tips from Jefferson Salamanders will be taken for DNA samples to identify cryptic unisexual populations. All animals captured will be returned to their site of capture after they are photographed and identified to species. Calling frogs will also be identified. Sampling site locations will be documented on map or with GIS. Birds Team: Leader - Rod Goforth, [email protected], 812-786-0470 Lee Casebere, [email protected], 317-843-8379/cell 317-441-1365 Tim Rice, [email protected], 219-869-0870 Jess Gwinn, [email protected], 812-876-7111 Jeremy Downs, [email protected] Schedule: Saturday (June 7): 6-11am and 6-9 pm Sunday (June 8): 6-11 am and 6-9 pm Monday (June 9): 6-11 am. Surveying Methods: Birds will be identified by sight and sound. The bird team will not be banding or collecting any birds. Nests will not be touched but where possible, identification of nesting birds will be confirmed. Nest locations and identifications of state endangered or species of special concern will be documented on a map and/or with GIS. Plants and Fungi Team: Leader - F. Collin Hobbs, [email protected], 812-6063991 Angie Shelton, [email protected] Steven Dunbar, [email protected], 812-325-0968 Kevin Tungesvick, [email protected] Stephen Russell (mushrooms and fungi), [email protected] Ron Kerner (mushrooms and fungi), [email protected] Schedule: Saturday: 9am-noon and 1-5 pm Sunday: 1-5 pm Surveying Methods: The plant team will survey the site via several forays attempting to cover all habitat types, and make a list of any species present. If the team finds a plant that it cannot identify to species or variety/subspecies, a photograph of the species 43 may be taken for identification purposes. For species in diverse groups, such as the sedges and grasses, provided the individuals are found in adequate numbers at the site, as determined by the Team Leader, above ground portions of voucher specimens may be taken for definitive identification with lab analysis. GIS and/or map locations of identifications will be documented. . We look forward to seeing you this weekend in a deep forest returning to its wild condition in southern Indiana. Sincerely, Jeff Stant CoChair, 2014 Morgan Monroe State Forest Back Country Area Ecoblitz Indiana Forest Alliance Tim Maloney CoChair, 2014 Morgan Monroe State Forest Back Country Area Ecoblitz Hoosier Environmental Council ***************************** Jeff Stant Executive Director Indiana Forest Alliance 5819 Lowell Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 44 APPENDIX 6 INFORMATION SHEET FOR THE JUNE 21 & 22 2014, ECOBLITZ SURVEYS To: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Danielle Follette and 21 more... Jun 19, 2014 Hi All: Here is information for the second weekend of our Ecoblitz of the Morgan Monroe State Forest Back Country Area this Saturday and Sunday, June 21 & 22. Those of you coming this weekend who participated in the first weekend, will have seen much of this, but we have added material, so please review it again. Directions to the Ecoblitz Area: The Ecoblitz Area is in the heart of the Morgan Monroe-Yellowwood State Forest Back Country Area which lies on the eastern side of Low Gap Road primarily in Morgan Monroe State Forest. From Bloomington, take Old 37 (off Walnut Street at the north end of Bloomington) east off Walnut Street at the northern end of Bloomington, (right if you're coming from Bloomington) - at the traffic light at the bottom of the long hill. At 5 miles from this light, turn east off of Old 37 onto Anderson Road. Take Anderson road 5.6 miles to Low Gap Road and turn left on Low Gap Road. This is where Anderson Road makes a sharp turn to the right (south) heading toward Lake Lemon's North Shore. Drive 1.8 miles north on Low Gap Road to the Weaver Plantation, our Headquarters/Base Camp. There will be a large routed sign for the Weaver Plantation on your left. To get to the Ecoblitz Area from points north, take St. Rd. 37 south from I-465 on the southside of Indianapolis. At Martinsville, go down the long hill and across a flat 0.5-1 mile long straight of way to the stop light at "Mahalasville Road" where you will turn left. At this intersection across Mahalasville Road, there is a Shell Station/Circle K on the left and a Walgreens on the right side of 37, so slow down and get in the left turning lane of 37 as you approach this intersection. Drive 2.8 miles east and south on Mahalasville Road (past Cramertown Road) to Low Gap Road. Turn right on Low Gap Road. You will then drive 5.9 miles south on Low Gap Road to the Weaver Plantation on your right. You go past Baker Road on the right and Downey Road on the left and up the hill into Morgan Monroe State Forest past the Orcutt Road/Shipman Ridge which is gated on your left side. Drive 1.2 miles further south to the Weaver Plantation on your right, stopping at our Headquarters/Base Camp. Cell phone reception is spotty in this area. Nevertheless if you get lost, call Myke Luurtsema at 812-361-9167 or Audrey Moore at 317-777-0315. 45 AT WEAVER PLANTATION: Sign in here at the dining canopies, touch base with us, and receive your materials. You should meet the Team you will be participating in. Provided Team Leaders can accomodate them, volunteers (those who may have some knowledge of the taxa a team is surveying or who want to learn about that taxa) not identified as team participants below may accompany the teams on surveys up to a 1 to 1 ratio of volunteers to listed participants. Depending upon the cars using the Low Gap Trail Head, we are planning to shuttle Teams entering the Ecoblitz area there to the Trail Head from Weaver Plantation rather than contribute to a crowding problem (see this discussion under "Preparation of the Teams:"). We will provide water and serve a sack lunch (vegetarian) at the Weaver Plantation for all participants and volunteers in the Ecoblitz on Saturday and Sunday from 12:noon to 1:pm or whenever your team returns from its morning survey. If you have dietary restrictions or preferences (such as vegan, gluten-free, diabetes), please get back to Audrey Moore at 317-777-0315, [email protected], as soon as possible with such information and we will plan accordingly. We encourage volunteers and participants to bring other lunch food or snacks if you desire them and, most importantly, at least two of your own water bottles or other containers of water/juice etc. to stay adequately hydrated in the field. You can refill your water bottles at the Plantation. There will be a porta-john there. In addition to adequate water, please bring adequate personal accessories. This should include insect repellent and adequate sun protection, (sunglasses, sunblock, hat, etc.). Chiggars may be a problem around grassy, brushy areas including the more open Weaver Plantation. You will want good footware including some moleskin if you have not been hiking much lately, a good supply of toilet paper and handiwipes (if nature must call) and a rain jacket (if weather reports warrant it). Please watch for communications from us in case inclement weather forces a postponement of this weekend's activities. You should also bring a compass and/or a gps unit. Cell phone reception is very spotty. The Ecoblitz area is 800 acres and lies in the heart of a 2,700 acre Back Country Area within an even larger area of State Forest, so charge your phone but plan to keep your team in sight at all times. Lastly bring a flash light with new batteries in case you are on a team surveying at night. Make sure you take the maps that we are providing with you into the field. We will discuss protocols for ensuring that teams stay on track and do not get lost but coming adequately prepared will help ensure that your survey is enjoyable and runs smoothly. To help limit the spread of invasive species, the Division of Nature Preserves is requesting that we clean ourselves and our equipment before entering the ecoblitz 46 area. So be sure to use our brushes on your boots and equipment at the Weaver Plantation before you depart on your surveys. Saturday evening: A cook out, both vegetarian and omnivorous, is planned for 6:00 pm Saturday evening at the shelter at the junction of Bean Blossom Road and the Main Forest Road in the Morgan Monroe State Forest. This will let team leaders, participants and volunteers debrief on the day's experiences and relax. The shelter cannot be reserved, but there are four other shelters in the state forest, so we will advise you if the cook out is occurring at another shelter. Preparation of the Teams: Unless your team leader provides you with alternative copies, we will have a data collection or "field sheet" at the Weaver Plantation that you should take into the field for your surveys along with the attached maps of the Ecoblitz and survey areas. The surveys collected in the June 7 & 8 Ecoblitz are being provided to the June 21 & 22 Teams. Thus Teams, such as the Plants Team that have a large number of species to identify, may take advantage of the data base of identifications and locations logged on June 7 & 8 to speed their work this weekend. There are three basic entry points into the Ecoblitz area (see the attached maps). The primary entry point will be the Low Gap Trail Head which is 0.7 miles south of the Weaver Plantation on the east side of Low Gap Road. Low Gap Trail Head is about a half mile south of the Ecoblitz area. Teams can enter the Ecoblitz area by walking north up the Main Branch of Honey Creek (turning left off the Low GapTrail onto a small trail about 10-15 yards after the second foot bridge on the Low Gap Trail crosses Honey Creek -- this is about 100 yards in from the Trail Head), or taking the Low Gap Trail up onto Gorley Ridge and then northward down into the valley of the East Fork of Honey Creek in the southern portion of the Ecoblitz area. If your team is entering from the Low Gap Trail Head, your team should car pool from the Weaver Plantation to the Trail Head, taking as few cars as possible to avoid overcrowding which will be a potential problem particularly at the Low Gap Trail Head on June weekends. A secondary entry point will be off Shipman Ridge/Orcutt Road which forms the northern border of the Ecoblitz area. You will need to leave your car(s) parked on the west side of Low Gap Road across from the gate where this road intersects Low Gap Road and then walk approximately a mile east on Orcutt Road to where this road skirts the northern perimeter of the Ecoblitz area. A third entry point will be off the trail head at the end of Possum Trot Road which runs along the eastern perimeter of the Ecoblitz area. This entry point is reached by taking Low Gap south to Anderson Road and then south and east for several miles on Anderson Road (which also becomes the North Shore Drive along Lake Lemon) until you reach Possum Trot Road, then left or north on Possum Trot Road a few miles to its end. 47 Your team leader will be discussing with the Ecoblitz planners, (Cochairs Jeff Stant or Tim Maloney or IFA's Myke Luurtsema) the area within the Ecoblitz area that your team will be surveying and let you know which entry point your team will take. Teams: Here are the teams starting this weekend, their schedules, and surveying methods. We heartily encourage team leaders and participants to contact each other prior to the Ecoblitz. Team members and volunteers who want to observe with the teams should plan to arrive at the Weaver Plantation 10-15 minutes ahead of scheduled survey times. Aquatic Macro-invertebrates Team: Dick Miller, Indianapolis, [email protected], 317-251-1591, Team Leader Mike Litwin, Bloomington, [email protected], 812-333-8957 Bob Ball, Oolitic, [email protected], 812-329-9067 Schedule: Sunday: 9:30am -12:30 pm, 2-4 pm - optional depending upon volunteers. Surveying Methods: Aquatic macro-invertebrates will be collected using a 500 um mesh D-frame dipnet. Sites will be selected in areas with varied high quality habitat. Samples or multiple "jabs" will be collected in each habitat type (various substrates, detritus, aquatic vegetation, ect.) while all riffles in the sample area will be sampled with a one minute kick sample. Samples collected in the field will be elutriated to remove debris and sub sampled to collect the greatest variation in taxa possible. Crayfish will only be collected if they cannot be identified in the field. All specimens will be preserved in 70% ethanol. Specimens will then be identified under dissecting scope using established text and returned to preservation medium. Locations for sampling sites will be documented on map or with GIS. Reptiles and Amphibians Team: Nick Asher, Franklin, [email protected], 317-459-5211, Team Leader Heather Milbrath, Franklin, [email protected] Jim Horton, Indianapolis, ;[email protected] Zach Truelock, [email protected] Jeremy Caseltin, [email protected] Schedule: Saturday: 8:00 am-noon, 1:30-5:00 pm, possible night survey of 7-9:00 pm Sunday: 9:00-noon, 1:30-3:30 pm Surveying Methods: Amphibian and reptiles will be surveyed by a combination of methods. Terrestrial, stream, streamside, and wetland habitats will be sampled by visual searches and sampling cover objects. No animals will be captured although some may be photographed in the field to verify identifications. Identification locations will be documented on map or with GIS. Birds Team: 48 Saturday: Bob Kissel, [email protected], 812-345-5589, Morning Team Leader T. Travis Brown, Bloomington, [email protected], 812-272-2054, Afternoon/Evening Team Leader Jerry Downs, Bloomington, [email protected] Wendy Corning, Bloomington, [email protected] Dawn York and Husband, [email protected], 931-216-8373 Derek Coomer, [email protected] Schedule: 6:00 am-11:00 am, 5:00-9:00 pm Sunday: Kirk Roth, Indianapolis, [email protected], 317-385-5388, Team Leader Angelo Dattilo, Carmel, [email protected] Robert Barber, Bedford, [email protected], 812-797-2856 Derek Coomer, [email protected] Schedule: 6:00 am-11:00 am Surveying Methods: Birds will be identified by sight and sound. The bird team will not be banding or collecting any birds. Nests will not be touched but where possible, identification of nesting birds or birds with young will be confirmed. Nest locations and identifications of state endangered or species of special concern will be documented on a map and/or with GIS. Plants and Fungi Team: Saturday: David Mow, Martinsville, [email protected], (h) 765-342-8085/(c) 270-8757959, Team Leader Ron Kerner (mushroom and fungi), [email protected] Danielle Follette, [email protected] Ulla Linenthal, [email protected], 812-606-0934 Schedule: 9:00 am - noon, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Sunday: Steven Dunbar, [email protected], 812-325-0968, Team Leader Ron Kerner (mushrooms and fungi), [email protected] Danielle Follette, [email protected] Karen Smith, [email protected] David Mow, Martinsville, [email protected] Schedule: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Surveying Methods: The plant team will survey the site via several forays attempting to cover all habitat types, and make a list of species present and not found on the June 7 & 8 surveys. If the team finds a plant that it cannot identify to species or variety/subspecies, a photograph of the species may be taken for identification purposes. For species in diverse groups, such as the sedges and grasses, provided the 49 individuals are found in adequate numbers at the site, as determined by the Team Leader, above ground portions of voucher specimens may be taken for definitive identification with lab analysis. GIS and/or map locations of identifications will be documented. Use of the data base of identifications and known locations compiled from the June 7 & 8 Surveys of the Ecoblitz area should avoid duplicative identifications and reduce survey times on June 21 & 22. Spiders Team: Leslie Bishop, Nashville, [email protected], 812-988-2635, Team Leader Angie Shelton, [email protected] Schedule: Sunday - to be announced, this will include some evening/night surveying Surveying Methods: Spiders will be identified in the field when possible. Small ones will be collected to identify under the microscope. Survey/collection methods will consist of the following: 1) Aerial search for web builders: walk in a transect through the habitat searching for spiders on their webs or in their silken retreats. A sweep net can be used to capture spiders seen high in the vegetation. 2) Ground search in leaf litter, fallen logs, rocks. etc. 3) The beat-sheet method: A 1-meter-square sheet is stretched under the edge of a tree branch, a bush, or other low vegetation, and we shake the bush or branch vigorously. Spiders will fall on the sheet. 4) The sort method: Collect 1 square meter of leaf litter and dump this material on a white surface to find the small spiders living in this microhabitat. Insects - Forest Beetles Team: Michael Brattain, Lafayette, [email protected], 765-420-0847, Team Leader Jeff Holland, W. Lafayette, [email protected], 765-494-7739 Tim Lutterman, W. Lafayette, Purdue entomology graduate student Schedule: Saturday and Sunday. Times to be announced. Surveying Methods: Beetles will be collected throughout daylight hours by hand, sweepnet, and by lightly beating branches with a dowel and catching falling insects on a small sheet. At night, insects will be collected by hand and sweepnet as they arrive at UV lights. All beetles captured will be quickly euthanized in either 70% ethanol or ethyl acetate fumes. Several pitfall traps have been placed ahead of time to catch ground active insects. Several (4-10 total) Lindgren funnel and clear pane flight intercept traps will be hung from tree branches so that the bottoms are 1.5–2 m off the ground. These will also use propylene glycol as a killing and preservative fluid. Traps will be removed during the ecoblitz. 50 Insects - Dragon Flies, Damsel Flies and Butterflies: Kirk Roth, Indianapolis, [email protected], 317-385-5388, will survey and visually identify these flying insects Sunday afternoon from approximately 1:00 to 4:00 pm. There has been an interest voiced by several in such a survey. We look forward to seeing you all this weekend in a deep forest returning to its wild condition in southern Indiana. Sincerely, Jeff Stant CoChair, 2014 Morgan Monroe State Forest Back Country Area Ecoblitz Indiana Forest Alliance Tim Maloney CoChair, 2014 Morgan Monroe State Forest Back Country Area Ecoblitz Hoosier Environmental Council ******************* Jeff Stant Executive Director Indiana Forest Alliance 5819 Lowell Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 [email protected] phone: (H) 317-359-1306; (O) 317-602-3692 mobile: 317-489-7112 51 APPENDIX 7 INFORMATION SHEET FOR THE JULY 26 & 27 2014, ECOBLITZ SURVEYS From: Jeff Stant [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11:31 PM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; Kevin McKinney; Hank and Ellen; [email protected]; Mary Bookwalter; [email protected] Subject: [bcabioblitz-l] Information for the July 26 & 27 Ecoblitz of the Morgan Monroe Back Country Area Hi All: Here is information for the third weekend of our Ecoblitz of the Morgan Monroe State Forest Back Country Area this Saturday and Sunday, July 26 & 27. Those of you who have participated in the June surveys in the Ecoblitz have already seen most of this information and can skip down to the information on the Teams surveying this weekend. We have also re-attached the maps of the Ecoblitz area. As the prime times for identifying nesting forest birds, reptiles and amphibians and aquatic macro-invertebrates have subsided, this weekend's planned surveys will be limited to plants, fungi and insects. However the large sizes of these taxa make a comprehensive identification of their members in the ecoblitz area a considerable challenge that changes from month to month. So we urge you to come out this weekend if you are interested in insects, plants and fungi that survive in the older unlogged forests returning to southern Indiana and help us out! Directions to the Ecoblitz Area: The Ecoblitz Area is in the heart of the Morgan Monroe-Yellowwood State Forest Back Country Area which lies on the eastern side of Low Gap Road primarily in Morgan Monroe State Forest. From Bloomington, take Old 37 (off Walnut Street at the north end of Bloomington) east off Walnut Street at the northern end of Bloomington, (right if you're coming from Bloomington) - at the traffic light at the bottom of the long hill. At 5 miles from this light, turn east off of Old 37 onto Anderson Road. Take Anderson road 5.6 miles to Low Gap Road and turn left on Low Gap Road. This is where Anderson Road makes a sharp turn to the right (south) heading toward Lake Lemon's North Shore. Drive 1.8 miles north on Low Gap Road to the Weaver Plantation, our Headquarters/Base Camp. There will be a large routed sign for the Weaver Plantation on your left. To get to the Ecoblitz Area from points north, take St. Rd. 37 south from I-465 on the southside of Indianapolis. At Martinsville, go down the long hill and across a flat 0.5-1 mile long straight of way to the stop light at "Mahalasville Road" where you will turn left. At this intersection across Mahalasville Road, there is a Shell Station/Circle K on the left and a Walgreens on the right side of 37, so slow down and get in the left turning 52 lane of 37 as you approach this intersection. Drive 2.8 miles east and south on Mahalasville Road (past Cramertown Road) to Low Gap Road. Turn right on Low Gap Road. You will then drive 5.9 miles south on Low Gap Road to the Weaver Plantation on your right. You go past Baker Road on the right and Downey Road on the left and up the hill into Morgan Monroe State Forest past the Orcutt Road/Shipman Ridge which is gated on your left side. Drive 1.2 miles further south to the Weaver Plantation on your right, stopping at our Headquarters/Base Camp. Cell phone reception is spotty in this area. Nevertheless if you get lost, call Myke Luurtsema at 812-361-9167 or Audrey Moore at 317-777-0315. AT WEAVER PLANTATION: Sign in here at the dining canopies, touch base with us, and receive your materials. On Saturday, you can participating in surveys of the Insects Team. On Sunday, the Plants Team and a Fungi expert will be surveying in addition to the Insects Team. Whether or not you are identified below as a team participant, you are welcome to participate in any of these surveys if you have some knowledge of the taxa the team is surveying or want to learn about that taxa. Those wanting to participate, should contact Audrey Moore if possible in advance of the Ecoblitz at: 317-777-0315, [email protected] to help us plan, but don't let a failure to contact us, keep you from deciding to come on short notice. Depending upon the cars using the Low Gap Trail Head, we will shuttle Teams entering the Ecoblitz area there to the Trail Head from Weaver Plantation rather than contribute to a crowding problem. We will provide water and serve a sack lunch (vegetarian) at the Weaver Plantation for all participants and volunteers in the Ecoblitz on Saturday and Sunday from 12:noon to 1:pm or whenever your team returns from its morning survey. If you have dietary restrictions or preferences (such as vegan, gluten-free, diabetes), please get back to Audrey Moore at 317-777-0315, [email protected], as soon as possible with such information and we will plan accordingly. We encourage volunteers and participants to bring other lunch food or snacks if you desire them and, most importantly, at least two of your own water bottles or other containers of water/juice etc. to stay adequately hydrated in the field. You can refill your water bottles at the Plantation. There will be a porta-john there. In addition to adequate water, please bring adequate personal accessories. This should include insect repellent and adequate sun protection, (sunglasses, sunblock, hat, etc.). Chiggars may be a problem around grassy, brushy areas including the more open Weaver Plantation. You will want good footware including some moleskin if you have not been hiking much lately, a good supply of toilet paper and handiwipes (if nature must call) and a rain jacket (if weather reports warrant it). Please watch for communications from us in case inclement weather forces a postponement of this weekend's activities. 53 You should also bring a compass and/or a gps unit. Cell phone reception is very spotty. The Ecoblitz area is approximately 900 acres and lies in the heart of a 2,700 acre Back Country Area within an even larger area of State Forest, so charge your phone but plan to keep your team in sight at all times. Lastly bring a flash light with new batteries in case you are on the insects team surveying at night. Make sure you take the maps that we are providing with you into the field. We will discuss protocols for ensuring that teams stay on track and do not get lost but coming adequately prepared will help ensure that your survey is enjoyable and runs smoothly. To help limit the spread of invasive species, the Division of Nature Preserves is requesting that we clean ourselves and our equipment before entering the ecoblitz area. So be sure to use our brushes on your boots and equipment at the Weaver Plantation before you depart on your surveys. Saturday evening: Due to the smaller number of teams surveying this weekend, we will not have a cook out Saturday evening. However, we will likely head from the Weaver Plantation to the Port Hole Inn (on the Southshore Drive along Lake Lemon) or another eating establishment around 5-5:30 and encourage you to follow and/or join us to relax over a nice meal. Preparation of the Teams: Unless your team leader provides you with alternative copies, we will have a data collection or "field sheet" at the Weaver Plantation that you should take into the field for your surveys along with the attached maps of the Ecoblitz and survey areas. The Plant Team members and Fungi expert will be provided the results of plant and fungi species identified in June as well as their locations to take advantage of work already done. There are three basic entry points into the Ecoblitz area (see the attached maps). The primary entry point will be the Low Gap Trail Head which is 0.7 miles south of the Weaver Plantation on the east side of Low Gap Road. Low Gap Trail Head is about a half mile south of the Ecoblitz area. Teams can enter the Ecoblitz area by walking north up the Main Branch of Honey Creek (turning left off the Low GapTrail onto a small trail about 10-15 yards after the second foot bridge on the Low Gap Trail crosses Honey Creek -- this is about 100 yards in from the Trail Head), or taking the Low Gap Trail up onto Gorley Ridge and then northward down into the valley of the East Fork of Honey Creek in the southern portion of the Ecoblitz area. If your team is entering from the Low Gap Trail Head, your team should car pool from the Weaver Plantation to the Trail Head, taking as few cars as possible to avoid overcrowding which will be a potential problem particularly at the Low Gap Trail Head this weekend. A secondary entry point will be off Shipman Ridge/Orcutt Road which forms the northern border of the Ecoblitz area. You will need to leave your car(s) parked on the west side of Low Gap Road across from the gate where this road intersects Low Gap Road and 54 then walk approximately a mile east on Orcutt Road to where this road skirts the northern perimeter of the Ecoblitz area. A third entry point will be off the trail head at the end of Possum Trot Road which runs along the eastern perimeter of the Ecoblitz area. This entry point is reached by taking Low Gap south to Anderson Road and then south and east for several miles on Anderson Road (which also becomes the North Shore Drive along Lake Lemon) until you reach Possum Trot Road, then left or north on Possum Trot Road a few miles to its end. The Ecoblitz Cochairs, Jeff Stant and Tim Maloney will discuss with your Team the areas to survey that will determine which entry point your team will take. Teams: Here are the makeup so far of the teams surveying this weekend, their schedules, and surveying methods. Team members and volunteers who want to observe with the teams should plan to arrive at the Weaver Plantation 10-15 minutes ahead of scheduled survey times. Insects: Glene Mynhardt, Hanover College, [email protected], (cell) 512-9713422, (office) 812-866-7246 Amelia Smith, Hanover College Jeff Holland, Purdue University, [email protected], (lab) 765-494-4601, (office) 765-494-7739 Bob Ball, Oolitic, [email protected], 812-329-9067 Schedule: Saturday (July 26): 9:am -12:noon, 1-4 pm, and an optional evening survey of 9-11:30 pm depending upon equipment availability. Sunday (July 27): 9:am - 12 noon, 1-4 pm. Surveying Methods: The team will focus on forest beetles but also identify and/or collect species in other families such as wasps, moths and other insects as they are found. Insects will be collected by hand from flowers, on and under bark or leaves, or from dung/carrion. Aerial sweep nets will be used to collect flying insects that cannot be collected by hand. Beat sheet method - A beat sheet may be used to capture smaller beetles or other treedwelling insects from trees. A canvass sheet of approximately 24"x24" is placed underneath branches. Shaking of branches or leaves will cause insects to fall onto the sheet. 55 Blacklight/UV light collection - If equipment is available, since many insects only emerge at night for mating or feeding, participants may use a blacklight/UV light and a sheet to capture insects by hand. In addition to many beetles, this is effective for moths and other insects that one doesn't see during the daytime. Surrounding trees and foliage will also be searched for insects that are attracted to, but do not necessarily come to the light. Pitfall, funnel and flight intercept traps have been set ahead of time to collect beetles and will be checked during the surveys. Insects collected will be killed quickly using ethyl acetate kill jars or ethanol for immatures or soft-bodied insects. Specimens will be deposited in the Hanover College Insect Collection, the Purdue Entomological Research Center, or in participants private collections. Specimens will be identified under dissecting scopes using established text and returned to preservation medium. Locations for identification and collecting sites will be documented on map and/or with GPS. Plants Team: Sunday: Steven Dunbar, Southcentral Indiana Plant and Wildflower Society, [email protected], 812-325-0968, Team Leader Angie Shelton, [email protected], 812-360-7974 Kevin Tungesvick, [email protected], 765-354-2775 Karen Smith, [email protected] Schedule: Sunday (July 27): 9:am - 12:noon, 1-4:pm Fungi: Expert Ron Kerner, [email protected]. We will post Ron's survey times as soon as they are available. Surveying Methods: The plant team will survey the site via several forays attempting to cover all habitat types, and make a list of species present and not found in the June surveys. If the team finds a plant that it cannot identify to species or variety/subspecies, a photograph of the species may be taken for identification purposes. For species in diverse groups, such as the sedges and grasses, provided the individuals are found in adequate numbers at the site, as determined by the Team Leader, above ground portions of voucher specimens may be taken for definitive identification with lab analysis. Map locations of identifications will be documented. Use of the data base of identifications and locations compiled from the June Surveys of the Ecoblitz area should avoid or reduce duplicative identifications for this team as well as for Ron Kerner's surveys of fungi. 56 We look forward to see you this weekend at the Morgan Monroe-Yellowwood State Forest Back Country Area! Sincerely, Jeff Stant CoChair, 2014 Morgan Monroe State Forest Back Country Area Ecoblitz Indiana Forest Alliance Tim Maloney CoChair, 2014 Morgan Monroe State Forest Back Country Area Ecoblitz Hoosier Environmental Council Jeff Stant Executive Director Indiana Forest Alliance 5819 Lowell Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 [email protected] phone: (H) 317-359-1306; (O) 317-602-3692 mobile: 317-489-7112 57 APPENDIX 8 INFORMATION SHEET FOR THE SEPTEMBER 13 & 14 2014 ECOBLITZ SURVEYS To: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Sep 10, 2014 Hi All: We are looking forward to seeing you for this coming weekend's Ecoblitz surveys of the Morgan Monroe Back Country Area. This will be the last formal weekend for multiple team surveying for this year in the Ecoblitz, although we are planning to have a small mammals survey on September 27 - 29 with a possible follow-up to that survey on October 4 - 5. We may also do 1-2 more surveys for mushrooms and fungi as the fall comes on. Our Ecoblitz Permit for this year concludes on October 15. A report of our data and findings for this first year must then be submitted to the IDNR's Divisions of Forestry and Nature Preserves as soon as we can complete it. Below is the information about surveys and survey times. We start once again with the directions to our base camp at the Weaver Plantation but this time augmented with directions to the Possum Trot trail head where many of the surveys will start from this weekend. Directions to the Ecoblitz Area: The 900 acre Ecoblitz Area is in the heart of the Morgan Monroe-Yellowwood State Forest Back Country Area which lies on the eastern side of Low Gap Road primarily in Morgan Monroe State Forest. From Bloomington, take Old 37 (off Walnut Street at the north end of Bloomington) east off Walnut Street at the northern end of Bloomington, (right if you're coming from Bloomington) - at the traffic light at the bottom of the long hill. At 5 miles from this light, turn east off of Old 37 onto Anderson Road. Take Anderson road 5.6 miles to Low Gap Road and turn left on Low Gap Road. This is where Anderson Road makes a sharp turn to the right (south) becoming Lake Lemon's North Shore. Drive 1.8 miles north on Low Gap Road to the Weaver Plantation, our Headquarters/Base Camp. There will be a large routed sign for the Weaver Plantation on your left. To get to the Ecoblitz Area from points north, take St. Rd. 37 south from I-465 on the southside of Indianapolis. At Martinsville, go down the long hill and across a flat 0.5-1 mile long straight of way to the stop light at "Mahalasville Road" where you will turn left. At this intersection across Mahalasville Road, there is a Shell Station/Circle K on the left and a Walgreens on the right side of 37, so slow down and get in the left turning 58 lane of 37 as you approach this intersection. Drive 2.8 miles east and south on Mahalasville Road (past Cramertown Road) to Low Gap Road. Turn right on Low Gap Road. You will then drive 5.9 miles south on Low Gap Road to the Weaver Plantation on your right. You go past Baker Road on the right and Downey Road on the left and up the hill into Morgan Monroe State Forest past the Orcutt Road/Shipman Ridge which is gated on your left side. Drive 1.2 miles further south to the Weaver Plantation on your right, stopping at our Headquarters/Base Camp. ***This weekend, most of our survey teams will enter the Ecoblitz area from the Possum Trot Trail Head. After checking in at the Weaver Plantation, teams will carpool to Possum Trot. From Weaver, teams will drive south on Low Gap Rd for 1.8 miles to the three-way intersection with Anderson Rd and North Shore Rd. Stay left to continue on North Shore Rd heading south. After 0.7 miles, follow a sharp turn to the left, remaining on North Shore Rd. You are now heading east on the north side of Lake Lemon. After 2.7 miles from the sharp turn, turn north (left) onto Possum Trot Rd. You are now heading north. Drive 3.2 miles north until you reach the gravel parking lot beside the gate. This is the Possum Trot Trail Head. Ignore the sign on your right before you reach the Trail Head that incorrectly says you are on a private road. Cell phone reception is spotty in this area. Nevertheless if you get lost, call me, Jeff Stant at 317-489-7112, Audrey Moore at 317-777-0315, or Tim Maloney at 812-3698677. Remember to bring: *GPS and/or compass *adequate water (we recommend at least two 1-liter containers for each survey) *adequate shoes, socks and foot care material (long pants are also recommended) *rain gear *sun protection *bug repellent *flash light and charged batteries *toilet paper and handiwipes As before, we are providing a vegetarian lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any dietary needs. You can refill your water bottles at Weaver Plantation and once again, we will have a porta-john there. Check in at Weaver Plantation: For the Saturday and Sunday surveys, please come to the Weaver Plantation first to meet your team, get your maps and data sheets, and car pool to Possum Trot or Low Gap to keep the vehicles parking at both of these locations manageable. This will also 59 allow us to manage which teams are surveying where and know the makeup of each team. Whether or not you are identified below as a team participant, you are welcome to participate in any of these surveys if you have some knowledge of the taxa or want to learn more about a taxa. Those wanting to participate should contact Audrey Moore if possible in advance of the Ecoblitz at 317-777-0315, [email protected] to help us plan, but don't let a failure to contact us, keep you from deciding to come on short notice. As before, we will discuss protocols for ensuring that teams stay on track and do not get lost, but please come prepared with the items above, bring the maps we provide, and keep your team in sight at all times to ensure that your survey is enjoyable and runs smoothly. Also, don't forget to use our brush on your boots (and clothes if you have been elsewhere in those clothes outside since washing them) to help prevent the spread of invasive plants. Teams: Here are the teams surveying this weekend and their schedules. They will be using the same methods posted for the three previous survey weekends of this summer unless noted below. We are attaching them. Team leaders can explain them. As always, we encourage team leaders, listed participants and others who may want to join a team's survey to get in touch with each other before hand. We also urge you to arrive 2530 minutes early at the Weaver Plantation before your survey times to accommodate the driving time to get over Possum Trot Trail Head. Plants Team: Steven Dunbar, [email protected], 812-325-0968, Team Leader David Mow, [email protected], 765-342-8085 Kevin Tungesvick, [email protected], 765-354-2775 (Saturday only) Don Ruch, [email protected], 765-285-8829, (Saturday only) Ben Hess, [email protected], (Saturday only) Stephen Russell, [email protected], 765-532-4227, will be going out with the plants team to survey for fungi and mushrooms, and thus likely moving at a slower pace. Survey Times: Saturday: 9:30 am - 12 noon, 2:00-5:00 pm Sunday: 9:30 - 11:30 am, 1:30 - 4:00 pm *Please arrive by 9:00 am Saturday and Sunday morning to allow these surveys to start from Possum Trot by 9:30 am. 60 Reptiles and Amphibians Team: Bob Brodman, [email protected], 219-866-6215, Team Leader Tim Rice, [email protected], 219-869-0870 Nick Asher, [email protected], 317-459-5211 Heather Milbratch, [email protected] Jim Horton, [email protected], 317-443-4845, (Sunday only) There are 12 students from Saint Joseph's College also participating in this team. Survey Times: Saturday: 9:00 am - noon, 1:30 - 4:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am - noon, afternoon is tentative for 1:00 - 3:00 pm There will be no traps for these surveys. Spiders Team: Leslie Bishop, [email protected], 812-988-2635, Team Leader Angie Shelton, [email protected] (Saturday only) Jeff Hyman, [email protected] (Saturday only, tentative) Rebecca Jordan, [email protected] (Sunday only) Marc Milne, [email protected] (Sunday only, tentative) Survey Times: Saturday: 8:00 pm - midnight Sunday: Noon - 5:00 pm Forest BeetlesTeam: Michael Brattain, [email protected], 765-420-0847, Team Leader (Fri. & Sat) Jeff Holland, [email protected], 765-494-7739 (Fri. & Sat) Glene' Mynhardt, [email protected], 512-971-3422, (Sun. - tentative) Survey Times: Friday evening: 7:30 pm - midnight - this will be weather dependent - we will post a cancellation notice by midFriday if it will likely to rain or the temperature will be below 60 degrees that evening. Saturday: 8:30 - 9:30 am checking traps. again weather dependent. Sunday: 9:30 - 12:00, tentative, depends on whether Dr. Mynhardt can make it. She will be surveying for insects in general. **Friday and Saturday Survey's will meet at the Possum Trot Trail Head and focus on traps set along the eastern perimeter of the Ecoblitz area. 61 Aquatic Macro-Invertebrates Team: Ross Carlson, [email protected], 574-370-6920, Team Leader Bob Ball, [email protected], 812-329-9067 Survey Time: Saturday: 9:30 am to noon, afternoon tentative One survey of the Main Branch of Honey Creek is planned near the Low Gap Trail Head. See you this weekend! Jeff Stant CoChair, 2014 Morgan Monroe Back Country Area Ecoblitz Tim Maloney CoChair, 2014 Morgan Monroe Back Country Area Ecoblitz ******************** Jeff Stant Executive Director Indiana Forest Alliance 5819 Lowell Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 [email protected] phone: (H) 317-359-1306; (O) 317-602-3692 mobile: 317-489-7112 62 APPENDIX 9A Data$Collec*on$Packet$For$The$2014$EcoBlitz$ Morgan$Monroe<Yellowwood$State$Forest$Back$Country$Area$ DETAILS:$ 1) Please(ensure(the(“General(Informa4on”(box(is(completed(en4rely(before(submi=ng(your(packet.( 2) Defini4ons(of(the(various(Ecological(Land(Types((ELT)(for(Southern(Indiana(can(be(found(below.((Please(select( the(ELT(that(best(fits(your(sample(loca4on.( 3) U4lize(the(“notes”(sec4on(to(supplement(or(clarify(requested(informa4on(or(to(add(any(per4nent(informa4on( that(may(be(useful(for(data(analysis.( ELT$ Descrip*on$ BoPomlands( Q BoPomland(slope(posi4on( Q Found(along(minor(stream(valleys(and(in(the(floodplains(of(major(streams( Dry(Ridges( Q Upland(slope(posi4on( Q Ridge(tops(generally(narrower(than(75(m( Q Topography(typically(convex( Mesic(Ridges( Q Upland(slope(posi4on( Q Summit(or(upper(shoulder((ridge(top)(slope(posi4ons( Q Slope(gradient(is(not(steep((<15%)(( Dry(Slopes( Q Q Q Q Upland(slope(posi4on( Backslope(posi4on( Slope(gradient(is(steeper(than(15%( Aspect(is((generally(south((135Q315o)( Mesic(Slopes( Q Q Q Q Upland(slope(posi4on( Backslope(posi4on( Slope(gradient(is(steeper(than(15%( Aspect(is(generally(north((315Q135o)( 63 GENERAL'INFORMATION' ! Name&(Team&Leader):&__________________________________________________________________________& ! Email:&_____________________________________ & &Phone:&__________________________________& ! Date&(M/D/Y):&_____&/_____&/_______& ! Survey&Team&(select&one):& &&&&&&&&&Amphibians/RepEles &&&&&&Birds &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&Fungi/Mushrooms&&&&&&&&&&&&&Insects &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&Insects:&Beetles& &&&&&&&&&Insects:&BuJerflies&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&Macroinverts/Fish&&&&&&&& &Mammals&&&&&&&&& &&&&&&&&Spiders&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&Vascular&Plants& & ! Weather&descripEon:&___________________________________________________________________________& & LocaEon:& Start&Eme:& End&Eme:& Genus' Species' && Ecological&Land&Type&(ELT)& Check&box&that&best&describes&area' Count' 64 Bo9om ;lands' Dry' Ridge' Mesic' Ridge' Dry' Mesic' Slope'' Slope' Notes' Page&____&of&____& LocaEon:& Start&Eme:& End&Eme:& Genus' Species' Ecological&Land&Type&(ELT)& Check&box&that&best&describes&area' Count' Bo9om ;lands' Dry' Ridge' Mesic' Ridge' Dry' Mesic' Slope'' Slope' Notes' 65 APPENDIX 9B CHAPTER l: INTRODUCTTON Purpose _ This field guide describes a multifactor Ecological * ..- _ _ Classification System (ECS) based on soils, pnysiog_ raphy (topography and land form), and vegetation for the Hoosier National Forest in south-centrat lndiana. The system is applicable to adjacent public and private lands as well, and is a necessary step in the application of ecosystem management within the region. While animals were not used as a factor in development of the basic ecological units due to thier mobility, the system can be used to describe the spatial pattem and character of habitats within the area. Knowledge of the ecological potential of the land is helpful for developing silvicultural recommenda_ tions, identifying potential rare species habitats, wildlife management, and recreation planning. ECS can also serve as a research framework to stratify the landscape into ecologically equivalent units for data gathering purposes and can serve as a model for data interpretation. Like wildflower or bird guides, ecological classification provides a means by which one can further understand and appreciate the naturalworld. While this classification system provides a good foundation for continued evaluation of ecosystems across the south-central lndiana landscape, it is recognized that it is far from complete. For example, " wetland ecotogical units are not delineated in this guide. Additional data is needed for further delineation of ecological units and for understanding the response of these units to various disturbance r=, fss1orc including human management activities. Overuiew of Classification in the United States Growing pressures on forest lands to provide multiple products and amenities are increasing interest in ECS to provide an ecologicatcontext for management decisions. Ecological classification uses the interrelationships between components of ecosystems such as vegetation, soils, and physiography as the basis for classifying sites across the landscape (Barnes et al. 19821. On federallands, legislation including the National Environmental Policy Act (1970), the Federat Land policy and Management Act (1976), and the National Forest Management Act (1976) require the use of ecologici information in decision making (Bames et al. 1gg2). The philosophy of the USDA Forest Service emphasizes an ecosystem approach to land management. To meet such challenges, several ecologicalclassifi. cation systems have been developed for various regions of the United States in recent decades. The first, habitat typing, originated in eastern Washington and northern ldaho, where R. Daubenmire developed a system containing 22 habitat types (Daubenmire and Daubenmire t968), Habitat type classifications group sites on the basis of climax or potential natural vegetation: vegetation that would be present on a site in the absenee of significant disturbance (Pfister and Amo 1gB0). Climax vegetation is believed to integrate allof the physical and environmental variables which contribute to a site (Daubenmire 1980). Ground vegetation, in particular, has been useful in identifying classifica tion units (Cajander 1926, Daubenmire and Daubenmire 1968, Coffman and Willis 1g77, Bames et a|.1982, Spies and Earnes 1985, Host 1987, Kotar 1988). Numerous habitat type systems have been developed, primarily in the mountainous western states. 66 Classifications based primarily on climax vegetation are problematic in the eastern and central states because of the extensive disturbances which these ecosystems experienced following settlement' ln the central hardwoods, less than one percent of the presettlement old growth forest remains (Parker igAg). Species composition is related to disturbance, chance immigration, successional stage, and other historical factors in addition to environmental site variables. Historical factors are more influential on a disturbed landscape and vegetation on such landscapes may poorly reflect site differences' Moreover, the dramatic environmental gradients associated with elevation changes and the corre- * -spondingdramaticinfluenceonvegetationthatoccur the west generally do not in the mountain regions of occur in the eastern and central states' Composition differences along environmental gradients are generally more subtle. Ecosystems are complex associations of vegetation, animals, and the physical environment' Since these ecosystem components are highly interrelated, a classification system based on several ecosystem components will be more powerful than one based on a single component such as vegetation' Systems - using the multifactor approach have been developed for the Ottawa National Forest in upper Michigan (Jordan 1982), the Cyrus H. McCormick Experimenial Forest in upper Michigan (Pregitzer and Barnes 1984), the Sylvania Recreation Area in Michigan's upper peninsula (Spies and Bames 1985), the Savannah River Plant in the southeastern coastal (Van Lear and Jones 1987), and the Kickapoo plain 'River watershed in southwestern Wisconsin (Hix A multifactor ecological classification has 1988). ,-, also been developed for the Huron-Manistee National Forest in lower Michigan (Host 1987, Cleland - v - 67 et al. 1994), and systems are being developed for the Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan, the Wayne National Forest in Ohio and the Shawnee National Forest in lllinois. ** CHAPTER V.: ELT AND ELTP IDENTIFICATION KEYS rv .-, ,-, v I specified, carefulty read both leads of ,n" couplet and select the best one, repeating the pro- | cess until an identification is I The greatest difficulty in using the key for ELTp I identification will occur in transitions zones between I ELTPs, and in separating small areas of I condition from the dominant site condition. Generalfi | transitions occurwhere two physiographic conditions meet, such as lower slopes along stream These transition zones are likely to include plant species from both the adjoining ELTps. lnclusions such as seeps are found within most of the ELTps but usually cover a small portion of the site being examined. The description of ELTps following the keys in this field guide include a discussion of typicat inclusion conditions found within each ELTp. The classification system is designed to identify sites 1/3 hec{are (1 acre) or larger. When identifying a site, examine an area rougfrly this size and determine the species, soilcriteria, and physiographic characteristics of the whole site. Avoid basing an identification on a small microsite wtrich may differ from the surounding area. Since A-horizon (topsoil) depth can vary, be sure to take severalmeasurements from throughout the site and calculate the average. Ambiguity is even more of a problem when using multiple factors to determine ecologicat units actross large landscapes. ELTPs are less discretely defined than species. They tend to be more variable than species, and grade continuously into each other as one moves along ecological gradients rather than occur as discrete units. Moreover, vegetation occurs on a site as a result of historical and disturbance factors as welt as the ecological potential of the site. \Mrile such factors can cause variability on any sile, they affect recenfly reached. Keys are a tool for identifying the correct ELT or ELTP for the site being examined. Once a tentative identification has been made, review the ecological unit descriptions and species group lists to verify identification of the unit. atypical valleys. EcologicalLandtypes and Phases The broadest unit of identification, based on major differences in topography and vegetation, is called an Ecological Landtype (ELT). Six ELTs (bottomlands, mesic slopes, broad mesic ridgetops, cliffs, dry slopes, and narrow ridgetops) are described for the CraMord Upland and five ELTs (cliffs were not found) are described for the Brown County Hills Subsections. Each of these ELTs are further subdivided into units called Ecological Landtype Phases (ELTPs) on the basis of additional differences in vegetation, soils, and physiography. Figures 3 and 4 illustrate where the ELTPs occur on the landscape relative to slope position and aspect. While the two subsections were sampled and analyzed independently, there is great similarity between S€v€ral of the ELTPs described. The keys are organized so that the ELT for a site is identified first. An additional key (Part 2) identifies the phases (ELTPs) of each ELT. Using the Keys The keys are organized into pairs of choices called couplets; each of the two choices in the couplet is called a lead. Start with couplet one lwhich identifies the geographic subsection of the site) and select the best-fitting lead. Once the bestfitting lead is selected go to the couplet, or key I ] t4 13 68 l disturbed sites the most. Soil and physiographic characteristics become more valuable than vegetation as disturbance becomes more severe on a site. On severly disturbed sites, soil erosion may limit the use of soil as an indicator of site type. _': Definitions of Terms Used in the Keys Plant abundance Rare: One to a few plants occuning scattered throughout the site, or a colony of plants occuning in one restricted location on the site. lnfrequent Plants occur scattered throughout the site but in rather lor numbers; some searching is required to spot an individual in most areas of the site. Common: Plants occur throughout the site. tt is possible to find individuals with minimal effort in most areas of the site. Abundant Plants dominant or nearly dominantfor their stratum; numerous individuals apparent in most portions of the site. lndicator species and Ecotogical Species Groups The most consistent species for distinguishing between ELTps are included in the keys. These!ldi"?_lor species are atso identified in the plant identification section of this guide" However, be_ cause of historical, disturbance_related, or random reasons unrelated to the ecological potential of a site, these species may not always be present. Therefore, lists of species belonging to ecological species groups are included in Appendix A. These are groups of species which tend to occur together on similar types of sites. The use of ecological species groups insures that a large portion of the ground vegetation rather than just a few species can be considered when identifying an ecological unit. Site exoosure Exposed: These sites are exposed to direct solar radiation and high wind speeds. Factors contributing to exposure include: higrh slope position, a noEe slope,_southwest aspect, and lack of shielding by an opposing ridge across frre valley. Sheltered: These sites are sheltered from direct sunlight and high wind speeds. Factors contributing to shelter include low slope position, a head slope, northeast aspec*, and shielding by an opposingridge across the valley. Equipment Required minimalequipment is required to identify _. _OJly ELTPs. A compass is necessary for determining slope aspect. Knowledge of the common plantJof the region or field guides is needed. pictures and descriptions of indicator species are located in Appendix B. A small soil probe or trowel, capable of penetrating the soil to a depth of at least 20cm (g,,) as well as a small metric ruler is required to measure A-horizon depth. Optionally, a soil pH kit will enable one to use soil pH as an identifying characteristic. Site Moisture Mesic: A site lvhich occupies an intermediate position on a moisture gradient from wet to dry. In the Hoosier National Forest, mesic sites tend tb occur on north slopes, bottomlands, and broad, flat ridgetops. Wet-mesic: A site which has stightly more moisture available to plants than a mesic site and tends l5 l6 69 \ _ to have a greater number of species. Wet-mesic sites are typically found in bottoms and low on northeast slopes. Dry-mesic: Dry-mesic sites are transitional between dry and mesic sites. Values for environmental factors, including aspect, slope position, topsoil depth, and soil pH on such sites are generally intermediate between mesic and dry sites. Dry: Dry sites occupy the dry extreme on the moisture gradient from wet to dry. They generally occur high on the slope and face south or southwest or occur on narrow ridgetops. '\-/ KEY TO THE ECOLOGICAL LANDTYPES (ELTs) OF THE HOOSTER NATTONAL FOREST 1a) Site is located in the Brown County Hiils Subseo tion of the Hightand Rim Section (the pleasant Run Unit of the Hoosier National Forest). KEY 1 1b) Site is located in the Crarnrford Upland orEscarpment Subsection of the Shawnee Hills Section (Lost River, Patoka River, and Tell Cig units of the Hoosier National Forest). Phvsioqraphv Aspect is the direction a slope faces. Slope position: Bottomlands have a low position, sites occurring between the bottom and the ridgetop have a mid-slope postion while sites near the ridgetop have a high position. KEY 2 Key 1, Part 1: ELTs of the Brown County Hills Subsection 1a) Upland slope positions. Soils A-horizon: The topsoilwhich is darker in color and contains more organic matter than the deeper B and C horizons. (2) 1b) Bottomland positions along minor stream valleys and floodplains of major streams. 6: BOTTOMI-ANDS 2a) Summit or upper shoutder (ridgetop) slope positions. SLcpe gradient is notsteep ("l5yo ). (3) 2b) Backslope positions. Slope gradient is steeper than 157o. (4) 3a) Ridgetops generally narrower than 75m. Topography is usually @nvex. Mernbers of the Vaccinium ecologicat species group may be present. :.J -.-*-*-"ffi,Et"trl t7 t8 70 I 3b) Broad, flat ridgetops generally wider than 75m. ' Topography is linear or slightly convexwith concave depressions possible. Topography may be gently rolling on larger landforms. Fagus gnndifolia and Acer saccharum may be present in the overstory. Members of the Aisaema and Linderc ecological species groups are common. ---- ELT 4: MESIC RIDGES 4a) Aspect is generally south (135-3150 azimuth). Sites outside this azimuth range with the vegetation described below either have a thin A-horizon or occur high on the slope. Mean A-horizon depth is generally less than 6cm. Members of the Vaccinium group are generally present. Members of the Aisaema group may be Present. ELT 2: DRY SLOPES 4b) Aspect is generally north (between 315-135o azimuth). Sites outside this azimuth range with the vegetation described below usually occupy low slope positions, occur on headslopes or upper coves, or contain limestone. Mean soilA-horizon depth is usually greater than 6cm. Members of the Aisaema, Lindera, and occasionally the Asarum groups are present. Fagus grandifolia and Acer saccharum are common in the overstory of older stands. ELT 5: MESIC SLOPES -- 19 Key 1, PafiZl. Ecological Landtype Phases (ELTPsl of the Brown County Hills ELT 1: Drv Ridqes la) Nanorv ridgetops with abundant Smilax rotudifolia and Carex picla. Vaeinium pallidum, Cunila adganoides and other members of the Vaccinium grcup are common, Members of the Arisaema group are rare or absent. Mean soil Ahorizon depth is less than 3.3 crn. Quercus pdnus or Quercus alba arc often dominant in frre overstory. ELTP IO: SUERCUS PNNUS / I/ACCTNI aM, DRYRIDGES 1b) Ridges commonly have abundant Pafihenocissus quinquefolia. Conophalis ameicana is often present. Carex picla, Vaccinium pallidum, and Sm/ax rotudifolia are generally present but not abundant Members of the Aisaema ecological species group may be present. Mean soilA-horizon depth is usually greater than 3.3 crn. ELTP 11: QUERCUS ALBA. ACER SACCHARUM PARTHENAC'SSUS, DRY-MESIC RIDGES / ELT 2: Dry Slopes 1a) Aspect is usually southwest, between 17d and 2800 azimuth. Sites outside this azimuth range have high slope positions or ane othenryise exposed. Soil A-horizon is extremely thin or absent (mean depth less than 3.3cm). Carex picta, Vaccinium pallidum, and Smflax rctundifolia are common to abundant. 2A 71 l Members of the Aisaema group are rare or absent. Quercus pinus or Quercus a/ba often dominate the overstory. ELTP 20: QUERCUS PRINUS / CAREX PICTA-VACCINIIJM, DRY SLOPES 1b) Aspect variable but commonly south (135-315(, azimuth) and not generally restricted to southwest as for ELTP 20. Mean A-horizon depth is usually between 3.3 and 6 cm. Pafthenocissus quinquefotia is common or abundant. Botrychium virginianum, Dentaia laciniata and members of the Aisaema group may be present. -_- ELTP 21: QUERCUS ALBA- ACER SACCHARI]M PARTHENOCISSUS, DRY-MESIC SLOPES / ELT 4: Mesic Ridoes 1a) Soils do not occur over limestone bedrock. Soils generally are formed in deep loess and have "fragipans. Sites are not restricted to the Mount Carmel Fault region. At least some members of the Aisaema and Linden groups are common. Members of the Jeffersonia group are absent. ;;;il;H-;;;;-;;;J;;;F,lEl,oo MESIC RIDGES 2t lb) Soils occur over limestone bedrock and karst topography is evident. Sites are restricted to the Mount Carmel Fault region. Quercus muehtenbergii may be present in the overstory. Members of the Jeffersonia group may occur, especially in sinkholes. ELTP 41: ACE R SACCH ARU M / AR I SAEM A-J E F FE RSAM A, MESIC RIDGES ELT 5: Mesic Slopes la) Site lacks limestone bedrock and limestone outcrops. Aspect is usually north (31$13So). Species of the Arisaema and Lindera groups are common such as Aisaema tiphyllum, Lindera benzoin, Galium liflorum, Galium cancinnum, Osmarhiza claytoni, and Claytonia virgi niana. ELTP 50: FAGUS.ACER SACCHA RI]M / ARISAEMA, MESIC SLOPES 1b) Sloping lands with soiiless than 75 cm thick to limestone bedrock. Small limestone outcrops and stones are common at the surface. Sites are restricted to the Mount Carmel Fault region. Aspect is variable. Jefferconia diphyila, Aesculus glabn, Acer nig rum, F nxinus quadnngulata, Lithospeffnum I atifol i u m, and Quercus m u hten be rg ii are common. ELTP 51: ACER SACCHARUM / JEFFERSONIA, MESIC SLOPES 22 72 ELT 6: Bottomlands / 3a) Oeupies 1a) Site is located along small perenniat or intermit- tent streams. Valley is less than 200m wide. 1b) Site is located along major streams . Vailey is wider than 200m. Alluvial soils are generally deeper than 1.5m to bedrock. Seasonalflooding is an important ecological factor. (3) 2a) Located near the headwaters of streams. Vibur. num aceifolium is common. Members of the Asarum ecological species group are infrequent, rare, or absent. ELTP 60: FAG U S- ACER SACCHARI,J M / ARI SAEMA, MESIC BOTTOMLANDS 2b) Located along streams between ELTp 60 and 62. Asarum canadense, Cystopteis protrusa, and Hybanthus concolor are common. Other members of the Asarum and Linden ecologicalspecies groups may also be common. ELTP 61: PLATANUS / ASARUM, WET-MESIC BOTTOMLANDS st(1htly higrherground than ELTp 63. mixture of mesic overstory species induding Acer saccharum, Fagus gnndifotia, ard Liriodedrcn tulipifen are present in addition to ttre species of ELTP 63. Species from the Asafitm, Boehnefia, UNen, and Aisaema groups are oommon. ELTP 62: FAGUS- ACER SACCHARIJM BOEHMERIA-ASARIJM, BOTTOMLANDS / 3b) Seasonal flooding is severe; the site occupies the lower portions of the valley. The overstory is dominated by one or more al Aer sac,chainum, Acer negudo, Betula nign, or Fraxinus pennsylvanica. Species from the Behneriagroup dominate the ground flora. ELTP 63: ACER SACCHARINUM / BOEHMERIA, BOTTOMLANDS 23 24 73 APPENDIX 10A MMBCA%Ecoblitz%;%Vascular%Plants%Survey%; SCIENTIFIC*NAME %%Genus %%species %%Common%name Abundance 1 1 Acer rubrum red*maple c 1 2 Acer saccharum sugar*maple c/a 1 3 Achillea millefolium yarrow u 1 4 Actaea pachypoda white*baneberry c 1 5 Adiantum pedatum northern*maidenhair*fern c 1 6 Aesculus glabra Ohio*buckeye c 7 Agastache nepetoides yellow*giantChyssop u 8 Agrimonia sp. agrimony u 1 9 Allium canadense wild*garlic c 10 Ambrosia artemisifolia common*ragweed c 1 11 Amelanchier arborea downy*serviceberry u 1 12 Amphicarpaea bracteata hog*peanut u/c 1 13 Antennaria neglecta flagged*narrowCleaved*pussytoes u 14 Antennaria plantaginifolia small*plantain*leaved*pussytoes u 1 15 Apocynum cannabinum dogbane u 1 16 Arabis laevigata smooth*rockcress u 17 Aralia racemosa spikenard u 1 18 Aralia spinosa HerculesCclub u 19 Arisaema dracontium green*dragon c 20 Arisaema triphyllum jackCinCtheCpulpit c/a 1 21 Aristolochia serpentaria Virginia*snakeroot u/c 22 Arnoglossum muehlenbergii great*indian*plantain c 23 Asarum canadense wild*ginger u 1 24 Asclepias exaltata poke*milkweed u 25 Asclepias quadrifolia fourCleaved*milkweed u 26 Asimina triloba pawpaw u/c 1 27 Athyrium felixCfemina lady*fern c 28 Barbarea vulgaris bittercress c 29 Berberis thunbergii Japanese*barberry u 1 30 Blephilia ciliata downy*woodmint u 31 Blephilia hirsuta hairy*woodmint c 32 Boehmeria cylindrica smallspike*false*nettle c 1 33 Botrychium virginianum rattlesnake*fern u 34 Brachyelytrum erectum bearded*shorthusk 35 Bromus pubescens hairy*woodland*brome c 1 36 Campanulastrum americanum tall*bellflower c 37 Cardamine angustata slender*toothwort u 38 Cardamine concatenata cutCleaved*toothwort u 1 39 Cardamine pensylvanica Pennsylvania*bittercress c 40 Carex albicans whitetinge*sedge 41 Carex albursina white*bear*sedge* c 1 ZONES COMBINED% 2 3 4 5 2 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 3 3 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 2 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 5 5 5 3 2 2 2 6 4 5 6 74 ZONES*DONE*ON**C* June %June July 7%&%8 22 27 1,4,5 2 5 1,2,3,4,5,6 2 5 1 1,2,3,4,5,6 4 1,2,3,4,5,6 2 5 6 5 1,3,5 2,4 5 6 1,3,5 4 5 1,3,5 5 2,4,5,6 1,2 5 4 1,3,4 1,2 5 1,2,3 4 4,5 1 4 4,5 1,2,3,5,6 2,4 5 2,3,4,5,6 2 5 4,5 1,3,5,6 4 3 5 1,3,4,5,6 2 3,4,5 5 6 1,2,3,4,5 5 5 2,4,5 2,4,5,6 2 5 1,2,3,5 1 2,3,4,5 2 5 2 1 5 2,4 5 5 1,3 2,6 2 1,2,4,5,6 5 Ecological%Land%Type%(ELT) Bottom Dry ;lands ridge X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Notes Category tree tree forb forb fern tree forb X X X X X X X X X Mesic Dry Mesic ridge slope slope X forb forb tree forb forb forb forb forb forb shrub forb forb forb forb forb forb forb tree fern forb shrub forb forb forb fern grass grass forb forb syn.*Dentaria*lacinata forb forb sedge sedge 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 %%Genus %%species %%Common%name Abundance 1 Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carex Carpinus Carya Carya Carya Caulophyllum Celtis Cercis Circaea Cirsium Cirsium Clematis Clematis Collinsonia Conopholis Conyza Cornus Cornus Cornus Corylus Crataegus Crataegus Cryptotaenia blanda careyana cephalophora communis digitalis grisea hirtifolia hitchcockiana jamesii laxiculmis laxiflora lurida picta plantaginea platyphylla rosea swanii virescens vulpinoidea willdenowii woodii caroliniana cordiformis glabra ovata thalictroides occidentalis canadensis lutetiana altissimum discolor viorna virginiana canadensis americana canadensis alternifolia drummondii florida americana crusCgalli sp. canadensis eastern*woodland*sedge Carey's*sedge ovalCleaf*sedge fibrousroot*sedge slender*woodland*sedge inflated*narrowCleaf*sedge pubescent*sedge Hitchcock's*sedge James'*sedge spreading*sedge broad*looseflower*sedge shallow*sedge painted*sedge plantainleaf*sedge broadleaf*sedge rosy*sedge Swan's*sedge ribbed*sedge fox*sedge Willdenow's*sedge pretty*sedge hop*hornbeam bitternut*hickory pignut*hickory shagbark*hickory blue*cohosh hackberry redbud common*enchanter's*nighshade tall*thistle field*thistle leatherflower virgin's*bower horsebalm squawroot horseweed alternate*leaved*dogwood rough*leaf*dogwood flowering*dogwood American*hazelnut cockspur*hawthorn* hawthorn honewort u c/a c c 1 1 1 1 u 1 u/c c c/a c u/c u/c c 1 1 1 1 COMBINED% 2 3 4 5 2 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 2 u u u c c c u u u c c u u c 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 6 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 3 5 6 1 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 4 1 2 3 3 3 4 5 5 6 2 5 5 3 6 75 6 June 7%&%8 2,4 2 2,4 2 2 4 4 2 2 2 2 1 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,5,6 1,4,6 2,4,6 2,4 2,4 1,2 2 4 1,3,4,5,6 2 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6 3,5,6 3,4,5 2,4 4 3 5 6 1,3,4 1,2,3,5 1 4 3 1,3,4,5 3,5 6 5 2,3,5,6 %June 22 July 27 Bottom Dry ;lands ridge Mesic Dry Mesic ridge slope slope X X X X X X X X X X X 2 2 2 5 5 5 X X X X 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 5 2 2 2 2,4,5 5 5 5 5 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 2,4 5 5 X X X X X X X X X 2 2 5 5 X X X X X X X X X X Notes Category sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge sedge tree tree tree tree forb tree tree forb forb forb vine single*specimen,*leaves*look*a*lot vine forb forb forb shrub shrub tree shrub shrub forb 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 %%Genus %%species %%Common%name Abundance 1 u/c 1 u c 1 u c 1 c u c/a 1 u a 1 Cunila Cuscuta Cynoglossum Cypripedium Cystopteris Danthonia Delphinium Deparia Desmodium Desmodium Diarrhena Dichanthelium Dichanthelium Dioscorea Dioscorea Diplazium Dirca Dryopteris Elymus Enemion Epifagus Erigeron Erigeron Euonymus Eupatorium Eupatorium Fagus Festuca Fraxinus Galium Galium Galium Galium Galium Geranium Geum Gleditisia Glyceria Hackelia Hamamelis Helianthus Helianthus Hepatica oreganoides sp. virginianum calceolus protrusa spicata tricorne acrostichoides glutinosum sp. americana boscii latifolium quaternata villosa pycnocarpon palustris goldiana hystrix biternatum virginiana annuus philadelphicus obovatus purpureum rugosum grandifolia subverticillata americana aparine circaezans concinnum lanceolatum triflorum maculatum canadense* triacanthos striata virginiana virginiana decapetalus divaricatus nobilis common*dittany Dodders wild*comfrey yellow*ladyslipper*orchid southern*fragile*fern poverty*oatgrass spring*or*dwarf*larkspur silvery*spleenwort pointedCleaved*tickCtrefoil tickCtrefoils American*beak*grass Bosc's*panicgrass broadleaf*rosette*grass* whorled*wild*yam alternate*leaved*wild*yam glade*fern leatherwood Goldie's*woodfern bottlebrush*Grass false*rueCanemone beechdrops daisy*fleabane Philadelphia*fleabane running*Strawberry*Bush green*stemmed*joeCpyeCweed white*snakeroot American*beech nodding*fescue white*ash cleavers wild*licorice shining*bedstraw lanceleaf*wild*licorice sweet*scented*bedstraw wild*geranium*or*crane's*bill white*avens honey*locust fowl*manna*grass sticktight witch*hazel thinCleaved*sunflower woodland*sunflower hepatica 1 u/c c u/c c c u u c u u u c c/a c c u/c c c c u/c u c u u/c 1 1 1 1 COMBINED% 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 5 2 3 4 5 3 4 2 3 4 5 2 4 3 5 2 3 4 5 4 5 3 5 4 2 4 2 3 5 4 2 3 5 2 3 5 2 2 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 1 4 1 3 5 6 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 5 5 6 6 5 1 1 1 2 2 2 c c 76 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 June %June July 7%&%8 22 27 1,2,3,4,5 2,5 5 5 1,3,4,5 2 5 3,4 1,2,3,4,5,6 2 5 2,4 3,5 1,2,3,4,5 2 5 4,5 4 1,3,5 5 4 1,2,4 2 1,3,5 4,6 1 1,2,3,6 2 5 1,2,3,5,6 2 5 2,6 2 6 2,4,5 5 5 6 1 4 1,3,5 6 4 4 1,3,5 1,2,3,4,5,6 2 5 2,5 5 1,3,4,5,6 2 5 1,3,5,6 2 5 1,2,3,5,6 2,4 5 1,2,4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5 5 2 2 1,2,3,4,5 1,5,6 2 2 1,4 5 1,2 1,2,3 5 1,2,3,4,5,6 2 5 4 4,6 6 Bottom Dry ;lands ridge X Mesic Dry Mesic ridge slope slope X Notes Category X forb X forb forb fern grass forb fern forb X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X grass grass grass vine vine fern shrub fern grass *syn.*Isopyrum*biternatum forb forb forb forb shrub forb forb tree grass tree forb forb forb forb forb forb forb tree grass forb shrub forb forb forb %%Genus 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 Heuchera Houstonia Houstonia Hybanthus Hydrangea Hydrastis Hydrophyllum Hydrophyllum Hydrophyllum Impatiens Impatiens Impatiens Jeffersonia Juglans Juncus Krigia Laportea Leersia Ligustrum Lilium Lindera Liriodendron Lonicera Lonicera* Luzula Lysimachia Lysimachia Maianthemum Medeola Menispermum Mertensia Microstegium Mitchella Monarda Monarda Morus Nyssa Onoclea Osmorhiza Osmunda Ostrya Oxalis Oxalis %%species %%Common%name Abundance 1 americana common*alumroot u 1 longifolia longCleaved*bluets u purpurea large*houstonia u concolor green*violet c 1 arborescens wild*or*American*hydrangea u/c 1 canadensis goldenseal u appendiculatumappendaged*waterleaf c 1 canadense broadCleaved*waterleaf c macrophyllum largeCleafed*waterleaf c 1 capensis orange*jewelweed fc 1 pallida yellow*jewelweed fc sp. Impatiens c 1 diphylla twinleaf c nigra black*walnut u/c tenuis slender*rush c 1 biflora twoCflowered*cynthia u 1 canadensis wood*nettle c 1 virginica white*grass u sp. privet sp. lily benzoin spicebush c/a 1 tulipfera tuliptree c/a 1 maackii Amur*honeysuckle u japonica japanese*honeysuckle u echinata hedgehog*woodrush lanceolata lanceCleaved*loosestrife u 1 quadrifolia whorled*loosestrife u 1 racemosum false*Solomon's*seal c 1 virginiana Indian*cucumber*root u 1 canadense moonseed u/c 1 virginica Virginia*bluebells u/c vimineum Japanese*stiltgrass c 1 repens partridgeberry u 1 clinopodia basilCbalm,*white*bergamont c 1 fistulosa wild*bergamont rubra red*mulberry u slyvatica black*gum c 1 sensibilis sensitive*fern u/c 1 claytonii sweet*cicely c/a 1 claytoniana interrupted*Fern u/c 1 virginiana ironwood c 1 fontana lady's*woodsorrel u 1 grandis big*yellow*woodsorrel c 1 77 COMBINED% 2 3 4 5 4 5 2 3 4 5 3 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 5 3 5 2 4 5 3 6 6 6 6 6 June 7%&%8 1,4 5 2,3,4,5 1,3,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6 3,5 1,3,5 2,4,6 1,3 6 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 1,2,3,5 6 3,4,5,6 1,2,4 1,2,4 6 1,2,3,5,6 3,4 4 4 6 1,2,3,4,5,6 6 1,2,3,5,6 3,4,5 6 6 %June 22 July 27 Bottom Dry ;lands ridge X 4 2 2 6 2 X 5 5 1 6 2,4 5 2 5 2 2 2 2 X X X X X X X Mesic Dry Mesic ridge slope slope X X X X X X X X X X 5 5 5 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 2 4 4 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 3 4 3 2,4 5 1,4,5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 5 6 6 1 1,3,5,6 1,5 1,3,4,5,6 2 4,5,6 1,2,3,4,5,6 2 1,2,4 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,4,5 4 4,5 1,2,3,4,5,6 2 1,2,3,4,5,6 2 1,2,3,4,5,6 2 1,2,3,5,6 2,4 1,2,3,4,5 1 1,3,4,5,6 2,4 5 X 5 X X X X 5 5 5 X X 5 5 5 5 5 5 X X X X 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Notes Category forb forb forb forb shrub forb forb forb forb forb forb not*in*bloom forb tree sedge forb forb grass Possibly*L.#michiganense shrub tree shrub vine sedge forb forb forb vine forb common*along*access*roads,* grass shrub forb forb tree tree fern forb fern tree forb forb 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 %%Genus %%species Oxalis Oxalis Packera Packera Panax Parthenocissus Perilla Phacelia Phegopteris Phlox Physalis Pilea Pinus Pinus Plantago Plantanus Poa Podophyllum Polemonium Polygonatum Polygonum Polygonum Polystichum Populus Potentilla Prenanthes Prenanthes Prunella Prunus Pycnanthemum Quercus Quercus Quercus Quercus Quercus Ranunculus Ribes Robinia Rosa Rosa* Rubus Rubus Rubus stricta violaceae aurea glabella quinquefolius quinquefolia frutescens bipinnatifida hexagonoptera divaricata heterophylla pumila resinosa strobus major occidentalis sylvestris peltatum reptans biflorum persicaria virginianum acrostichoides grandidentata simplex altissima sp. vulgaris serotina tenuifolium alba muhlenbergii prinus rubra velutina recurvatus cynosbati pseudoacacia multiflora carolina allegheniensis flagellaris occidentalis %%Common%name Abundance 1 upright*yellow*woodsorrel c 1 violet*woodsorrel u heartCleaved*golden*ragwort c butterweed u/c ginseng u 1 Virginia*creeper c/a 1 beefsteak*plant u 1 looseCflowered*phacelia u/c broad*beech*fern c 1 wood*phlox c clammy*groundcherry u clearweed c/a 1 red*pine u white*pine u broadleaf*plantain c 1 sycamore u/c woodland*bluegrass May*apple c/a 1 Jacob's*ladder u/c smooth*Solomon's*seal c 1 lady's*thumb c jumpseed c 1 Christmas*fern c/a 1 bigCtoothed*aspen u old*field*cinquefoil c 1 tall*white*lettuce c 1 white*lettuces c heal*all,*self*heal u 1 black*cherry u/c slender*mountain*mint u white*oak c/a 1 chinkapin*oak u 1 chestnut*oak c 1 red*oak c/a 1 black*oak c/a 1 hooked*buttercup u/c 1 pasture*gooseberry u/c black*locust u 1 multiflower*rose u/c 1 pasture*rose u 1 common*blackberry c Northern*dewberry u black*raspberry c 1 COMBINED% 2 3 4 5 2 3 5 5 5 3 4 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 5 4 5 4 5 2 3 5 5 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 78 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 4 5 6 3 3 3 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 3 3 4 4 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 2 6 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 June 7%&%8 1,3,5 5 5,6 3,4,6 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,3,4,5,6 1 2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,5 4 4,5 1,3,5,6 1 2,3,4,5,6 2 1,3,4,5,6 3,4,5,6 1,3,4,5,6 6 1,2,3,5 1,2,3,4,5,6 2,5 1,3,4,5,6 1,3 5 1,4 3,4,5,6 6 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,3,5 6 1,2,3,4,5,6 6 1,3,5,6 6 1,2,3,4,5,6 6 1,2,3,5,6 6 2,3,4,5,6 1 6 1,3,4,5,6 4 3 1 %June 22 2 2 4,5 July 27 5 5 5 2 5 5 2 5 5 4 5 5 2 5 2,*4 2 2,4 5 5 5 5 2 2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 5 5 5 5 2 5 2 2 2 5 5 5 2,5 5 2 1 Bottom Dry ;lands ridge 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 4 X X X X Mesic Dry Mesic ridge slope slope X X Notes Category forb forb forb forb forb vine forb forb fern forb forb forb tree tree forb tree grass forb forb forb forb forb fern tree forb forb forb tree forb tree tree tree tree tree forb shrub tree shrub shrub vine vine vine %%Genus %%species %%Common%name 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 Viburnum Viburnum Viburnum Viola Viola Viola Viola Viola Vitis Vitis acerfolium dentatum prunifolium canadensis palmata pubescens sororia striata aestivalis sp. mapleCleaved*viburnum arrowwood*viburnum blackhaw Canada*violet three*lobed*violet downy*yellow*violet common*blue*violet striped*white*violet summer*grape grapevines 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Erigenia* Stellaria* Cystopteris Delphiunium Arisaema* Mertensia Cardamine* Polemonium* Carex Carex*torta* Trillium Floerkea Narcissus* Phlox* Senecio* Oxalis Claytonia Sanguinaria Dicentra Phacelia Arisaema Caulophyllum* Thalictrum* Viola* Viola* Hydrastis Geranium Arabis* Viola Thalictrum* Senecio* Actaea* bulbosa Harbinger*of*Spring pubera Great*Chickweed protrusa Fragile*Fern tricorne Spring*Larkspur dracontium Green*Dragon virginica Virginia*Bluebells concantenata Cutleaf*Toothwort reptans Greek*Valerian careyana Carey's*Wood*Sedge torta Beaked*Riverbank*Sedge recurvatum Prairie*Trillium proserpinacoidesFalse*Mermaid paeudonarcissusDaffodil divaricata Wild*Blue*Phlox aureus Golden*Ragwort violacea Violet*Sorrel virginica Spring*Beauty canadensis Bloodroot canadensis Squirrel*Corn bipinnatifida Purple*Phacelia triphyllum Jack*in*the*Pulpit thalictroides Blue*Cohosh thalictroides Rue*Anemone pubescens Yellow*Violet striata Cream*Violet canadensis Goldenseal maculatum Wild*Geranium laevigata Smooth*Rock*Cress rostrata LongCspurred*Violet dioicum Early*Meadow*Rue obovatus RoundCleaf*Ragwort pachypoda White*Baneberry Abundance 1 a 1 c u u 1 c 1 c 1 u/c 1 c c c 1 COMBINED% 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 6 6 2 2 c c c c u a c u c u c a u c c u c c c c u u u u u u u u u u u u 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 3 6 6 6 5 June 7%&%8 1,2,3,4,5 6 3,4,5 1,3 1,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,5 1,3 4,6 6 1,3,5 %June 22 2,4 Bottom Dry ;lands ridge X Mesic Dry Mesic ridge slope slope X X X X 2 4 2 floodplain*=* 79 July 27 5 5 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X N*facing*slope N*facing*slope N*facing*slope X X X Notes Category shrub shrub shrub forb forb forb forb forb vine forb forb fern forb forb forb forb forb sedge sedge sedge forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb %%Genus %%species %%Common%name 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Carex* communis Common*Beech*Sedge Galearis* spectabilis Showy*Orchis Trillium* flexipes Drooping*Trillium Erythronium* americanum Yellow*Trout*Lily Viola* soria Common*Blue*Violet Hybanthus concolor Green*Violet Aplectrum hymale Puttyroot*Orchid Thaspium* barbinode Meadow*Parsnip Medeola* virginiana Indian*Cucumber*Root Viola* canadensis Canada*Violet Stylophorum*diphyllum* diphyllum Wood*Poppy Enemion biternatum False*RueCanemone Uvularia* grandiflora LargeCflowered*Bellwort Hydrophyllum* appendiculatumAppendaged*Waterleaf Dicentra cucullaria Dutchman's*Breeches Hepatica* acutiloba SharpClobed*Hepatica Carex* platyphylla BroadCleaved*Wood*Sedge Ranuculus*s septentrionalis Swamp*Buttercup Prenanthes* crepidinea Great*White*Lettuce Allium* burdickii Ramp Jeffersonia* diphylla Twinleaf Maianthemum* racemosum Solomon's*Plume 1 2 3 4 5 Sanicula Tipularia* Lobelia Elaeagnus Quercus Gaylussacia Gaultheria Solanum Phryma Erechtites Acalypha Phytolacca canadensis discolor inflata umbellata coccinea baccata procumbens ptycanthum leptostachya hieraciifolius virginica americana Canada*blackCsnakeroot cranefly*orchid Indian*tobacco Autumn*olive Scarlet*Oak Huckleberry Wintergreen Eastern*black*nightshade Lopseed White*fireweed Mercury Pokeweed %%Genus %%species %%Common%name 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Abundance 1 c u u c u u u u u u c u u u u u u u u u u u COMBINED% 2 3 4 5 June 7%&%8 6 %June 22 July 27 Bottom Dry ;lands ridge Mesic Dry Mesic ridge slope slope N*facing*slope N*facing*slope N*facing*slope N*facing*slope Pine*plantation* E*facing*slope X X X Norway*Spruce*Planatation X X X X N*facing*slope N*facing*slope N*facing*slope N*facing*slope X X X N*facing*slope N*facing*slope c c c u u u r u c u u u 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 COMBINED% 2 3 4 5 Abundance 1 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 June 7%&%8 %June 22 July 27 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Bottom Dry ;lands ridge Mesic Dry Mesic ridge slope slope Notes Category sedge forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb sedge forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb shrub tree shrub shrub forb forb forb forb forb Notes Category DUPLICATE*TO*BE*DELETED*CCCCC red*number*C*new*for*the*zone*(from*first*weekend*blitz) plants*added*June*22 Kevin's*spring*count plants*added*July*27 80 APPENDIX 10B MMBCA=Ecoblitz=3=Vascular=Plants=Survey=3 SCIENTIFIC9NAME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 ==Genus ==species ==Common=name # Agrimonia Cornus Dioscorea Diarrhena Fagus Ulmus Corylus Lonicera Hydrophyllum Viburnum Elaeagnus Monarda Tilia Carex9torta9 Brachyelytrum Epifagus Perilla Oxalis Populus Barbarea Carya Prunus Nyssa Robinia Quercus Rubus Sanicula Juglans Viburnum Sanguinaria Caulophyllum Solidago Dichanthelium Elymus Smilax Phegopteris Carex sp. alternifolia villosa americana grandifolia americana americana maackii appendiculatum dentatum umbellata clinopodia americana torta erectum virginiana frutescens grandis grandidentata vulgaris cordiformis serotina slyvatica pseudoacacia velutina occidentalis sp. nigra prunifolium canadensis thalictroides caesia boscii hystrix hispida hexagonoptera laxiflora agrimony alternate9leaved9dogwood alternate9leaved9wild9yam American9beak9grass American9beech American9elm American9hazelnut Amur9honeysuckle appendaged9waterleaf arrowwood9viburnum Autumn9olive basilPbalm,9white9bergamont basswood Beaked9Riverbank9Sedge bearded9shorthusk beechdrops beefsteak9plant big9yellow9woodsorrel bigPtoothed9aspen bittercress bitternut9hickory black9cherry black9gum black9locust black9oak black9raspberry black9snakeroots black9walnut blackhaw bloodroot blue9cohosh bluePstemmed9goldenrod Bosc's9panicgrass bottlebrush9Grass bristly9greenbriar broad9beech9fern broad9looseflower9sedge u u 1 1 1 c/a u c u c c u c u/c u c u c u c c u/c c u c/a c c u/c u u/c u/c c c u c 81 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ZONES COMBINED= 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 4 4 2 4 2 3 4 5 3 5 3 5 3 4 5 3 5 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 2 2 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Ecological=Land=Type=(ELT) Bottom Dry Mesic Dry Mesic 6 3lands ridge ridge slope slope X 6 6 X X X X X X 6 6 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 6 5 5 5 6 6 X X 5 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 6 5 X 6 X X X X 6 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Notes Category X X X X 6 6 6 X X X X X X X X X X X shrub vine grass tree tree shrub shrub forb shrub shrub forb tree sedge grass forb forb forb tree forb tree tree tree tree tree vine tree shrub forb forb forb grass grass vine fern sedge 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 ==Genus ==species ==Common=name # Plantago Dichanthelium Hydrophyllum Carex Packera Symphyotrichum Sanicula Viola Carex Quercus Quercus Polystichum Physalis Pilea Galium Sanicula Crataegus Heuchera Rubus Viola Cunila Circaea Ambrosia Tipularia9 Cardamine Narcissus9 Erigeron Taraxacum Cuscuta Apocynum Amelanchier Scutellaria Blephilia Viola Trillium9 Vaccinium Dicentra Thalictrum9 Thalictrum major latifolium canadense platyphylla glabella lateriflorum canadensis canadensis careyana prinus muhlenbergii acrostichoides heterophylla pumila aparine odorata crusPgalli americana allegheniensis sororia oreganoides lutetiana artemisifolia discolor concatenata paeudonarcissus annuus officinale sp. cannabinum arborea incana ciliata pubescens flexipes pallidum cucullaria dioicum diocum broadleaf9plantain broadleaf9rosette9grass9 broadPleaved9waterleaf BroadPleaved9Wood9Sedge butterweed calico9aster Canada9blackPsnakeroot Canada9violet Carey's9sedge chestnut9oak chinkapin9oak Christmas9fern clammy9groundcherry clearweed cleavers clustered9blacksnakeroot9 cockspur9hawthorn9 common9alumroot common9blackberry common9blue9violet common9dittany common9enchanter's9nighshade common9ragweed cranefly9orchid cutPleaved9toothwort Daffodil daisy9fleabane dandelion Dodders dogbane downy9serviceberry downy9skullcap downy9woodmint downy9yellow9violet Drooping9Trillium dryland9blueberry Dutchman's9Breeches Early9Meadow9Rue early9meadowPrue c 82 1 1 c c 1 u/c c c u 1 COMBINED= 2 3 4 5 X 3 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 c c u u c c u u u u u c u a u u u 1 3 1 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 X X X 5 5 3 3 X X X 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 X X X X X X X X 4 4 2 2 X X X 3 3 3 1 1 1 Bottom Dry Mesic Dry Mesic 3lands ridge ridge slope slope X 2 2 2 c u c/a u c/a u/c u u u c u/c u/c 1 1 6 4 4 4 X X X X X X X X X X 5 5 5 5 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 4 X 1 X 5 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 1 2 2 3 1 2 3 5 3 5 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 Notes Category forb grass forb sedge forb forb forb forb sedge tree tree fern forb forb forb forb shrub forb vine forb forb forb forb forb syn.9Dentaria9lacinata forb forb forb forb X X X 6 X X X X X X N9facing9slope X N9facing9slope N9facing9slope X X X X X X X X X forb tree forb forb forb forb shrub forb forb forb 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 # COMBINED= 2 3 4 5 5 2 4 3 4 5 ==Genus ==species ==Common=name Solanum Carex Sambucus Floerkea Enemion Maianthemum Carex Cirsium Silene Antennaria Cornus Asclepias Glyceria Carex Smilax Panax Diplazium Hydrastis Dryopteris Vitis Stellaria9 Arnoglossum Prenanthes9 Scirpus Arisaema Arisaema9 Eupatorium Hybanthus Smilax Celtis Bromus Blephilia Erigenia9 Crataegus Prunella Symphyotrichum Packera Scutellaria Luzula ptycanthum blanda canadensis proserpinacoides biternatum racemosum communis discolor virginica neglecta florida quadrifolia striata vulpinoidea bonaPnox quinquefolius pycnocarpon canadensis goldiana sp. pubera muehlenbergii crepidinea atrovirens dracontium dracontium purpureum concolor sp. occidentalis pubescens hirsuta bulbosa sp. vulgaris cordifolium aurea ovata echinata Eastern9black9nightshade u eastern9woodland9sedge elderberry u False9Mermaid a false9ruePanemone u false9Solomon's9seal c 1 fibrousroot9sedge 2 field9thistle u firepink u flagged9narrowPleaved9pussytoes u flowering9dogwood c 1 2 fourPleaved9milkweed u fowl9manna9grass c 1 2 fox9sedge u 1 2 fringed9greenbriar u ginseng u 1 2 glade9fern c 1 2 goldenseal u 2 Goldie's9woodfern c 2 grapevines c 1 Great9Chickweed c great9indian9plantain c Great9White9Lettuce u green9bulrush u 1 green9dragon c Green9Dragon u green9stemmed9joePpyePweed u green9violet c 1 greenbriar hackberry u/c hairy9woodland9brome c 1 hairy9woodmint c 2 Harbinger9of9Spring c hawthorn u heal9all,9self9heal u 1 heartPleaved9aster9or9common9blue9wood9aster u/c 1 heartPleaved9golden9ragwort c heartPleaved9skullcap c 1 2 hedgehog9woodrush 2 83 1 5 5 3 6 Bottom Dry Mesic Dry Mesic 3lands ridge ridge slope slope X X 6 6 6 X X X X X X X 3 3 3 3 3 X 4 4 4 4 5 X 5 5 5 5 5 5 X X 6 6 6 3 3 X X X X X X X 5 4 5 4 5 6 4 3 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 4 3 3 X 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 X Category forb sedge shrub forb 9syn.9Isopyrum9biternatum forb forb sedge forb forb forb tree forb grass sedge five9or9six9small9specimens,9southPfacing9slope vine forb fern forb fern forb forb forb sedge forb forb forb forb X 5 5 5 5 5 Notes X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X tree grass forb forb forb syn.9Symphyotrichum9cordifolium forb forb forb sedge 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 ==Genus ==species ==Common=name # Hepatica Aralia Carex Amphicarpaea Cryptotaenia Gleditisia Ranunculus Carpinus Collinsonia Conyza Gaylussacia Impatiens Medeola Lobelia Carex Osmunda Ostrya Arisaema Polemonium Carex Berberis Lonicera9 Microstegium Polygonum Athyrium Polygonum Oxalis Galium Lysimachia Valeriana Houstonia Uvularia Hydrophyllum Clematis Dirca Lilium Houstonia Viola Phacelia nobilis spinosa hitchcockiana bracteata canadensis triacanthos recurvatus caroliniana canadensis canadensis baccata sp. virginiana inflata grisea claytoniana virginiana triphyllum reptans jamesii thunbergii japonica vimineum virginianum felixPfemina persicaria fontana lanceolatum lanceolata pauciflora purpurea grandiflora macrophyllum viorna palustris sp. longifolia rostrata bipinnatifida hepatica HerculesPclub Hitchcock's9sedge hog9peanut honewort honey9locust hooked9buttercup musclewood,9hop9hornbeam horsebalm horseweed Huckleberry Impatiens Indian9cucumber9root Indian9tobacco inflated9narrowPleaf9sedge interrupted9Fern ironwood jackPinPthePpulpit Jacob's9ladder James'9sedge Japanese9barberry japanese9honeysuckle Japanese9stiltgrass jumpseed lady9fern lady's9thumb lady's9woodsorrel lanceleaf9wild9licorice lancePleaved9loosestrife large9flowered9valerian large9houstonia largeflower9bellwort largePleafed9waterleaf leatherflower leatherwood lily longPleaved9bluets LongPspurred9Violet loosePflowered9phacelia c u u/c c u u/c u/c c u u c u c 1 6 6 Bottom Dry Mesic Dry Mesic 3lands ridge ridge slope slope 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 X 4 3 3 3 3 4 4 2 2 3 4 3 2 3 4 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 3 4 2 2 3 4 2 2 3 4 2 3 4 3 4 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 6 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 84 not9in9bloom X X X 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 5 5 X X X X 6 6 6 6 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1 4 2 2 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 3 5 5 5 5 X 6 5 5 6 X 4 u u u/c X X 1 1 X X X X X X X 5 2 3 4 5 X X X X 6 X X X X X X Category forb shrub sedge forb forb tree forb tree forb forb shrub X 2 u u u c c u u/c Notes X 4 u/c 1 c 1 c/a 1 u/c u u c c c c u COMBINED= 2 3 4 5 forb forb sedge fern tree forb forb sedge shrub vine common9along9access9roads,9trails,9larger9creekbeds grass forb fern forb forb forb forb forb forb forb forb vine single9specimen,9leaves9look9a9lot9like9C.#pitcheri,9but9no shrub Possibly9L.#michiganense forb forb forb 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 ==Genus ==species ==Common=name Phryma Viburnum Podophyllum Thaspium9 Acalypha Menispermum Rosa Thelypteris Festuca Rubus Adiantum Aesculus Potentilla Impatiens Carex Carex Mitchella Ribes Rosa9 Asimina Cardamine Erigeron Carya Carex Desmodium Toxicodendron Asclepias Phytolacca Danthonia Trillium Carex Ligustrum Carex Thaspium Aplectrum Allium9 Botrychium Acer Morus leptostachya acerfolium peltatum barbinode virginica canadense multiflora noveboracensis subverticillata flagellaris pedatum glabra simplex capensis cephalophora picta repens cynosbati carolina triloba pensylvanica philadelphicus glabra plantaginea glutinosum radicans exaltata americana spicata recurvatum woodii sp. hirtifolia trifoliatum hymale burdickii virginianum rubrum rubra Lopseed maplePleaved9viburnum May9apple Meadow9Parsnip Mercury moonseed multiflower9rose New9York9fern nodding9fescue Northern9dewberry northern9maidenhair9fern Ohio9buckeye old9field9cinquefoil orange9jewelweed ovalPleaf9sedge painted9sedge partridgeberry pasture9gooseberry pasture9rose pawpaw Pennsylvania9bittercress Philadelphia9fleabane pignut9hickory plantainleaf9sedge pointedPleaved9tickPtrefoil poison9ivy poke9milkweed Pokeweed poverty9oatgrass prairie9trillium pretty9sedge privet pubescent9sedge purple9meadowparsnip Puttyroot9Orchid Ramp rattlesnake9fern red9maple red9mulberry # c a c/a u u u/c u/c c c u c c c fc c/a u u/c u u/c c u c/a c u u u u c c 1 1 1 1 1 COMBINED= 2 3 4 5 3 5 2 3 4 5 2 3 4 5 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 85 5 4 5 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 5 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 X X X sedge forb forb forb fern tree tree X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 5 5 5 6 X X X X Category X X X X Notes forb shrub forb forb forb vine shrub fern grass vine fern tree forb forb sedge sedge shrub shrub shrub tree forb forb tree sedge forb shrub forb forb grass forb sedge X X 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 X X X X X X X 5 4 4 Bottom Dry Mesic Dry Mesic 3lands ridge ridge slope slope X 5 2 3 u u u u c u 4 4 4 6 X X 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226 227 228 229 230 231 232 ==Genus ==species ==Common=name # Quercus Pinus Cercis Carex Carex Cornus Smilax Packera Rubus Thalictrum Euonymus Sassafras Quercus Onoclea Carya Carex Hepatica9 Galium Symphyotrichum Galearis9 Deparia Scutellaria Pycnanthemum Juncus Cardamine Carex Ulmus Antennaria Boehmeria Stachys Arabis Polygonatum Cystopteris Lindera Aralia Carex Claytonia Delphinium Conopholis rubra resinosa canadensis virescens rosea drummondii rotundifolia obovatus sp. thalictoides obovatus albidum coccinea sensibilis ovata lurida acutiloba concinnum shortii spectabilis acrostichoides sp. tenuifolium tenuis angustata digitalis rubra plantaginifolia cylindrica tenuifolia laevigata biflorum protrusa benzoin racemosa laxiculmis virginica tricorne americana red9oak red9pine redbud ribbed9sedge rosy9sedge rough9leaf9dogwood roundleaf9greenbriar RoundPleaf9GoldenPRagwort Rubus9sp. rue9anemone running9Strawberry9Bush sassafras Scarlet9Oak sensitive9fern shagbark9hickory shallow9sedge SharpPlobed9Hepatica shining9bedstraw Short's9aster Showy9Orchis silvery9spleenwort skullcap slender9mountain9mint slender9rush slender9toothwort slender9woodland9sedge slippery9elm small9plantain9leaved9pussytoes smallspike9false9nettle smooth9hedgePnettle smooth9rockcress smooth9Solomon's9seal southern9fragile9fern spicebush spikenard spreading9sedge Spring9Beauty spring9or9dwarf9larkspur squawroot 86 1 c/a 1 u c u c/a u c c u c/a u u/c c u u c c u c/a u c u 1 COMBINED= 2 3 4 5 2 3 5 5 3 4 5 2 4 5 2 4 5 3 2 3 5 3 1 6 6 6 6 Bottom Dry Mesic Dry Mesic 3lands ridge ridge slope slope X X X X X X X X X X X X 6 5 X X N9facing9slope X X 4 2 4 X 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 1 2 3 4 4 5 1 2 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 5 6 6 X 6 6 X X X X N9facing9slope X X N9facing9slope 6 X X X X X 6 6 X X X X X X X X X X X X X 2 c u c u u c c c/a u 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 X 6 X X 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 X X X 4 5 5 2 c u c 1 2 3 3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Notes Category tree tree tree sedge sedge shrub vine forb forb shrub tree tree fern tree sedge forb forb forb forb fern forb sedge forb sedge tree forb forb forb forb forb fern shrub forb sedge forb forb forb 233 234 235 236 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 ==Genus ==species ==Common=name Dicentra Silene Hackelia Sisyrinchium Viola Acer Vitis Ranuculus9s Carex Osmorhiza Galium Plantanus Synandra Campanulastrum Cirsium Prenanthes Helianthus Viola Desmodium Liriodendron Jeffersonia Krigia Oxalis Triodanis Oxalis Mertensia Parthenocissus Aristolochia Clematis Fraxinus Geum Actaea Carex Erechtites Leersia Prenanthes Quercus Pinus Eupatorium canadensis stellata virginiana angustifolium striata saccharum aestivalis septentrionalis swanii claytonii triflorum occidentalis hispidula americanum altissimum altissima decapetalus palmata sp. tulipfera diphylla biflora stricta perfoliata violaceae virginica quinquefolia serpentaria virginiana americana canadense9 pachypoda albursina hieraciifolius virginica sp. alba strobus rugosum Squirrel9Corn starry9catchfly sticktight stout9bluePeyed9grass striped9white9violet sugar9maple summer9grape Swamp9Buttercup Swan's9sedge sweet9cicely sweet9scented9bedstraw sycamore Synandra tall9bellflower tall9thistle tall9white9lettuce thinPleaved9sunflower three9lobed9violet tickPtrefoils tuliptree twinleaf twoPflowered9cynthia upright9yellow9woodsorrel Venus'9looking9glass violet9woodsorrel Virginia9bluebells Virginia9creeper Virginia9snakeroot virgin's9bower white9ash white9avens white9baneberry white9bear9sedge9 White9fireweed white9grass white9lettuces white9oak white9pine white9snakeroot # 1 c u u 1 u 1 c c/a 1 c u c/a 1 c 1 u/c c c u c 1 COMBINED= 2 3 4 5 4 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 3 2 3 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 c c u u c c/a u c 1 1 87 1 1 1 Bottom Dry Mesic Dry Mesic 3lands ridge ridge slope slope X c a c/a c u c u u u/c c/a u/c c c 1 6 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 X X X X 5 5 5 5 5 6 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 6 6 6 5 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 X X X 4 4 4 4 X 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 4 5 3 3 4 4 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 3 X X X X 5 4 4 X 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 X X X X X X X X X X X X 6 6 X X X X X X X X X X X Notes Category forb forb forb forb forb tree vine forb sedge forb forb tree forb forb forb forb forb forb forb tree forb forb forb forb forb forb vine forb vine tree forb forb sedge forb grass forb tree tree forb 295 296 297 298 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 ==Genus ==species ==Common=name # Cypripedium Erythronium9 Solidago Tradescantia calceolus americanum flexicaulis subaspera yellow9ladyslipper9orchid Yellow9Trout9Lily zigzag9goldenrod zigzag9spiderwort u c c u Persicaria Elymus Euonymus Brachyelytrum Lysimachia Monotropa Desmodium Carya Lobelia Acer Cinna Scrophularia Heliopsis Picea Dichanthelium Bromus Eupatorium Rhus Solidago Andropogon Verbena Rhus Pedicularis Carex Solidago Liparis Fraxinus Diospyros Corallorhiza Bidens Parietaria Asplenium Zizia Gymnocladus Acalypha hydropiper villosus alatus erectum quadrifolia hypopithys nudiflorum ovata siphilitica negundo arundinacea marilandica helianthoides abies clandestinum nottowayanus serotinum copallina graminifolia virginicus urticifolia glabra canadensis glaudodea ulmifolia liliifolia pennsylvanica virginiana odontorhiza frondosa pensylvanica platyneuron aurea dioicus rhomboidea water9pepper silky9wild9rye burning9bush longPawned9wood9grass whorled9loosestrife pinesap nakedPflowered9tickPtrefoil shellbark9hickory great9blue9lobelia boxelder wood9reed9grass late9figwort false9sunflower norway9spruce deer9tongue9grass Nottoway9valley9brome late9boneset winged9sumac grassPleaed9goldenrod broomsedge9grass white9vervain smooth9sumac woodbetony blue9sedge elm9leaved9goldenrod purple9twayblade green9ash persimmon autumn9coralroot9orchid common9beggar'sPticks Pennsylvania9pellitory ebony9spleenwort golden9alexanders Kentucky9coffee9tree rhombic9threePseeded9mercury c u u c u u u u c u c u u u c c u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u u 1 COMBINED= 2 3 4 5 3 4 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 3 3 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 Bottom Dry Mesic Dry Mesic 3lands ridge ridge slope slope X N9facing9slope 6 X X 6 X X X X X 6 X X X X X 4 X X X X 4 6 X X X 5 5 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 X X X X X X 5 4 X X X X X X 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 X X X X X X 6 6 6 X X X X Notes Category forb forb forb forb forb grass shrub grass forb forb forb tree forb tree grass forb forb tree grass grass grass tree forb grass forb tree forb sedge forb forb tree tree in9white9pine9 forb forb forb fern forb tree forb 88 APPENDIX 11A Fungi species list from the Morgan-Monroe State Forest Ecoblitz 270 different fungi species 354 fungi species observed (including duplicates) in all zones Fungi Team Leaders: Ron Kerner and Stephen Russell All species are relatively common and can be found in all ecological land types under right ecological conditions and at particular times of the year June 7: Zones 1 & 2 Agaricus cf. pattersonae Agaricus placomyces Agaricus pocillator Albatrellus cristatus Amanita abrupta Amanita albocreata Amanita amerirubescens Amanita banningiana Amanita bisporigera Amanita brunnescens Amanita canescens Amanita elliptosperma Amanita flavoconia Amanita fulva Amanita jacksonii Amanita multisquamosa Amanita parcivolvata Amanita ravenelii Amanita rhacopus (A. borealisorora, cecileae) Amanita rubescens var. alba Amanita sinicoflava Amanita spp. Amanita spreta Amanita subcokeri Amanita velatipes Artomyces pyxidatus Boletus auriporus Boletus bicolor Boletus campestris Boletus chrysenteron Boletus firmus Boletus illudens Boletus innixus Boletus miniato-olivaceus Boletus pallidus Boletus pseudo-olivaceus Boletus sensibilis Boletus spadiceus var. gracilis 89 Callistosporium purpureomarginatum Cantharellus appalachiensis Cantharellus cinnabarinus Cantharellus lateritius Cantharellus minor Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa Clauvinopsis fusciformis Clavaria zolleringii Clitocybe americana Clitocybe candicans Clitocybe cf. truncicola Clitocybe odora Clitocybe robusta Clitocybe sp. Coltricia cinnamomea Coprinellus cf. domesticus Coprinopsis atramentaria Cortinarius collinitus Cortinarius corrugatus Cortinarius spp. Cortinarius vibratilis Cortinarius violaceus Craterellus sp. Crepidotus applanatus Crinipellis zonata Crucibulum cf. laeve Cuphophyllus pratensis Daedalopsis confragosa Ductifera pululahauna Entoloma griseum Entoloma rhodopolium Entoloma spp. Fuligo septica Ganoderma applanatum Geastrum saccatum Gerronema strombodes Globifomes graveolens Gymnopus dryophila Gymnopus semihirtipes Gymnopus subnudus Gyrodon meruloides Gyroporus castaneus Hebeloma albidulum Hericium erinaceus Hohenbuehelia grisea Hohenbuehelia sp. Hydnellum scrobiculatum Hydnum repandum Hydnum umbilicatum 90 Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens Hygrocybe cantharellus Hygrocybe chlorophana Hygrocybe conica Hygrocybe flavescens Hygrocybe marginata Hygrocybe miniata Hygrocybe virginea Hygrophoropsis auranitica Hymenopellis sp. Hypomyces chrysospermus Infundibulicybe gibba Inocybe sp. Irpex lacteus Kretzschmaria deusta Laccaria amethystine Laccaria laccata Lactarius camphoratus Lactarius chrysorreus Lactarius corrugis Lactarius deceptivus Lactarius fumosus Lactarius hygrophoroides Lactarius imperceptus Lactarius indigo Lactarius luteolus Lactarius pipperatus Lactarius psammicola Lactarius psammicola var. glaber Lactarius quietus var. incanus Lactarius sp. Lactarius subserifluus Lactarius subvellereus var. subdistans Lactarius volemus Laetiporus sulphereus Leccinum albellum Leccinum pseudoscabrum Lentinellus ursinus Lenzites betulina Leotia lubrica Lepiota atrodisca Lepiota clypeolaria Lepiota rubrotincta Lepiota spp. Lycogala epidendrum Lycoperdon perlatum Lycoperdon pyriforme Lycoperdon sp. Macrolepiota “procera” 91 Marasmius capillaris Marasmius cohaerens Marasmius delectans Marasmius pulcherripes Marasmius rotula Marasmius siccus Marasmius sullivantii Megacollybia rodmanii Mycen aniveipes Mycena haematopus Mycena leaiana Mycena luteopallens Mycena spp. Mycena subcaerulea Mycorrhaphium adustum Panellus stipticus Parasola cf. plicatilis Phellinus gilvus Phlebia incarnata Pholiota veris Phylloporus rhodoxanthus Pleurotus pulmonarius Pluteus cervinus Pluteus longistriatus Polyporus alveolaris Polyporus leptocephalus Ramaria aurea Ramaria fennica Ramaria sp. Ramariopsis kunzei Reitboletus griseus Retiboletus ornatipes Russula aeruginea Russula amoenolens Russula ballouii Russula compacta Russula densifolia Russula flavida Russula flavisiccans Russula mariae Russula parvovirescens Russula variata Russula vinacea Schizophyllum commune Scutellinia scutellata Spongipellis pachyodon Stereum complicatum Stereum ostrea Strobilomyces spp. 92 Tetrapyrgos nigripes Trametes gibbosa Trametes hirsuta Trametes versicolor Tremella foliacea Tremellodendron pallidum Trichaptum biforme Tubifera ferruginosa Tylopilus alboater Tylopilus felleus Tylopilus ferrugineus Tylopilus indecisus Tyromyces chioneus Xeromphalina tenuipes Xylaria sp. June 8: Zones 3 & 4 Artomyces pyxidatus (Crown-Tipped Coral) Coprinopsis atramentaria (Ink Cap) Clitocybe cf gibba Crepidotus crocophyllus Coprinellus domesticus (Ink Cap) Dacrymyces palmatus Exidia resica Galiella rufa Ganoderma applanatum (Artist’s Conk) Geastrum sp. (Last year) Gymnopus alkalivirens Gymnopus dichrous Gymnopus semihirtipes Gymnopus sp. Hypoxylon multiforme Irpex lacteus Lactarius volemus (Milk Cap) Lentinellus micheneri Marasmius rotula (Pin Wheel Mushroom) Marasmius sp. Marasmius sullivantii Meripilus sumstinei Microstoma floccosum Mycena galericulata Mycena haematopus (Bleeding Mycena) Mycena subcaerulea (Blue Mycena) Puccinia podophyli (Mayapple rust) Psathyrella cf. pseudovernalis Phellinus gilvus Russula amenolens Russula sp. Schizophyllum commune (split-Gilled Mushroom) 93 Scutellinia scutellata (Eyelash Cup) Trametes hirsuta Tremellodoendron pallidum Tubifera ferruginosa (slime mold) June 21: Zone 5 Amanita amerirubescens (Blushing Amanita) Amanita brunnescens (Cleft-Foot Amanita) Amanita flavoconia Cantharellus lateritius (Smooth Chanterelle) Cantharellus minor Coltricia cinnamomea (Fairy Stool) Craterellus cornucopioides (Trumpet Mushroom) Crucibulum laeve (Bird’s Nest Fungus) Dacryopinax spathularia (Fan-Shaped Jelly Fungus) Entoloma vernum (Spring Entoloma) Fomitopsis spraguei Marasmius pulcherripes Marasmius rotula (Pinwheel Mushroom) Polyporus varius (Black Footed Polypore) Psathyrella delineata Ramaria stricta (Coral Mushroom) Russula sp. emetica group (Red Russula) Russula sp., virescens-crustosa group (Quilted Green Russula) Russula vinacea Thelephora terrestris (Earth Fan) June 22: Zone 6 Agaricus cf. auricolor Amanita banningiana Amanita flavorubens Amanita sect. Vaginatae Amanita sp-T01 Boletellus chrysenteroides Boletus sensibilis Boletus sp. Cantharellus lateritius (Smooth Chanterelle) Ceriporia spissa Clavaria zolleringii (Purple Coral), uncommon Clitocybula lacerate Ductifera pululahuana (White Jelly) Fuligo septica (Dog Vomit -slime mold) Ganoderma applanatum (Artist’s Conk) Hydnochaete olivacea Hymenopellis megalospora (Rooting Collybia) 94 Kretzschmaria deusta Lactarius psammicola (Zoned Milk Cap) Leccinum sp. Lepiota sp. Marasmius cohaerens Marasmius nigrodiscus Megacollybia rodmanii (Platterful Mushroom) Panus rudis Phellinus gilvus Phylloporus leucomycelinus (Gilled Bolete) Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster Mushroom) Pluteus cervinus (Deer Mushroom) Psathyrella delineata Russula aeruginea Russula spp. Sarcoscypha occidentalis (Small Scarlet Cup) Thelephora terrestris (Earth Fan) Trametes hirsuta (Hairy Turkey Tail) Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) Tremellodendron pallidum Trichaptum biforme Xeromphalina kauffmanii Xylaria polymorpha (Dead Man’s Fingers) July 20: Zone 6 (Non-scheduled survey) Amanita amerirubescens Amanita bisporigera (Destroying Angel) Amanita cokeri Amanita daucipes Amanita flavoconia Amanita fulva Boletus bicolor Boletus innixus Chalciporus piperatoides Coprinellus disseminatus (Ink Cap) Coprinopsis atramentaria (Ink Cap) Heimioporus betula Hypomyces hyalinus (Amanita mold) Lactarius psammicola (Milk Cap) Lactarius volemus Oxyporus populinus (Mossy Maple Polypore) Pluteus flavofuligineus Retiboletus ornatipes Russula compacta Russula sp. (Red Russula) Scutellinia scutellata (Eyelash Cup) 95 July 26: Zone 4 Amanita bisporigera (Destroying Angel) Amanita flavoconia Calocera cornea Dacryopinax spathularia Gymnopus subnudus Phlebia incarnata Pluteus flavofuligineus Stereum hirsutum Stereum ostrea (False Turkey Tail) Stereum versicolor (Turkey Tail; found in all zones) Tremella mesenterica (Witch’s Butter) July 27: Zone 6 Amanita brunnescens Boletinellus merulioides (Ash Tree Bolete) Boletus auriflammeus Boletus auriporus Cantharellus cinnabarinus (Cinnabar Chanterelle) Cantharellus lateritius (Smooth Chanterelle) Crinipellis zonata Crucibulum laeve (Bird’s Nest Fungus) Cyathus striatus (Bird’s Nest Fungus) Galiella rufa (Rubber Cup) Geastrum elegans (Earth Star) Gymnopus dichrous Gymnopus subnudus Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca (False Chanterelle) Lactarius vinaceorufescens (Milk Cap) Marasmius delectans Marasmius pulcherripes Panellus stipticus Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster Mushroom) Pluteus flavofuligineus Psathyrella delineata Ramaria formosa (Pink Coral Mushroom) Resupinatus alboniger Retiboletus ornatipes Trichaptum biforme Xylaria polymorpha (Dead Man’s Fingers) 96 APPENDIX 11B Morgan-‐Monroe State Forest Hoosier Forest Alliance Ecoblitz 2014 270 total fungi species Agaricus cf. auricolor Agaricus cf. pattersonae Agaricus placomyces Agaricus pocillator Albatrellus cristatus Amanita abrupta Amanita albocreata Amanita amerirubescens (Blushing Amanita) Amanita banningiana Amanita bisporigera (Destroying Angel) Amanita brunnescens (Cleft-‐Foot Amanita) Amanita canescens Amanita cokeri Amanita daucipes Amanita elliptosperma Amanita flavoconia Amanita flavorubens Amanita fulva Amanita jacksonii Amanita multisquamosa Amanita parcivolvata Amanita ravenelii Amanita rhacopus (A. borealisorora, cecileae) 97 Amanita rubescens var. alba Amanita sect. Vaginatae Amanita sinicoflava Amanita sp-‐T01 Amanita spp. Amanita spreta Amanita subcokeri Amanita velatipes Artomyces pyxidatus (Crown-‐Tipped Coral) Boletellus chrysenteroides Boletinellus merulioides (Ash Tree Bolete) Boletus auriflammeus Boletus auriporus Boletus bicolor Boletus campestris Boletus chrysenteron Boletus firmus Boletus illudens Boletus innixus Boletus miniato-‐olivaceus Boletus pallidus Boletus pseudo-‐olivaceus Boletus sensibilis Boletus sp. Boletus spadiceus var. gracilis Callistosporium purpureomarginatum Calocera cornea Cantharellus appalachiensis 98 Cantharellus cinnabarinus Cantharellus cinnabarinus (Cinnabar Chanterelle) Cantharellus lateritius Cantharellus lateritius (Smooth Chanterelle) Cantharellus minor Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa Ceriporia spissa Chalciporus piperatoides Clauvinopsis fusciformis Clavaria zolleringii (Purple Coral), uncommon Clitocybe americana Clitocybe candicans Clitocybe cf gibba Clitocybe cf. truncicola Clitocybe odora Clitocybe robusta Clitocybe sp. Clitocybula lacerate Coltricia cinnamomea (Fairy Stool) Coprinellus disseminatus (Ink Cap) Coprinellus domesticus (Ink Cap) Coprinopsis atramentaria (Ink Cap) Cortinarius collinitus Cortinarius corrugatus Cortinarius spp. Cortinarius vibratilis Cortinarius violaceus Craterellus cornucopioides (Trumpet Mushroom) 99 Crepidotus applanatus Crepidotus crocophyllus Crinipellis zonata Crucibulum laeve (Bird’s Nest Fungus) Cuphophyllus pratensis Cyathus striatus (Bird’s Nest Fungus) Dacrymyces palmatus Dacryopinax spathularia (Fan-‐Shaped Jelly Fungus) Daedalopsis confragosa Ductifera pululahuana (White Jelly) Entoloma griseum Entoloma rhodopolium Entoloma spp. Entoloma vernum (Spring Entoloma) Exidia resica Fomitopsis spraguei Fuligo septica (Dog Vomit -‐slime mold) Galiella rufa (Rubber Cup) Ganoderma applanatum Ganoderma applanatum (Artist’s Conk) Geastrum elegans (Earth Star) Geastrum saccatum Geastrum sp. Gerronema strombodes Globifomes graveolens Gymnopus alkalivirens Gymnopus dichrous Gymnopus dryophila 100 Gymnopus semihirtipes Gymnopus sp. Gymnopus subnudus Gyrodon meruloides Gyroporus castaneus Hebeloma albidulum Heimioporus betula Hericium erinaceus Hohenbuehelia grisea Hohenbuehelia sp. Hydnellum scrobiculatum Hydnochaete olivacea Hydnum repandum Hydnum umbilicatum Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens Hygrocybe cantharellus Hygrocybe chlorophana Hygrocybe conica Hygrocybe flavescens Hygrocybe marginata Hygrocybe miniata Hygrocybe virginea Hygrophoropsis aurantiaca (False Chanterelle) Hymenopellis megalospora (Rooting Collybia) Hymenopellis sp. Hypomyces chrysospermus Hypomyces hyalinus (Amanita mold) Hypoxylon multiforme 101 Infundibulicybe gibba Inocybe sp. Irpex lacteus Kretzschmaria deusta Laccaria amethystine Laccaria laccata Lactarius camphoratus Lactarius chrysorreus Lactarius corrugis Lactarius deceptivus Lactarius fumosus Lactarius hygrophoroides Lactarius imperceptus Lactarius indigo Lactarius luteolus Lactarius pipperatus Lactarius psammicola (Zoned Milk Cap) Lactarius psammicola var. glaber Lactarius quietus var. incanus Lactarius sp. Lactarius subserifluus Lactarius subvellereus var. subdistans Lactarius vinaceorufescens (Milk Cap) Lactarius volemus (Milk Cap) Laetiporus sulphereus Leccinum albellum Leccinum pseudoscabrum Leccinum sp. 102 Lentinellus micheneri Lentinellus ursinus Lenzites betulina Leotia lubrica Lepiota atrodisca Lepiota clypeolaria Lepiota rubrotincta Lepiota sp. Lycogala epidendrum Lycoperdon perlatum Lycoperdon pyriforme Lycoperdon sp. Macrolepiota “procera” Marasmius capillaris Marasmius cohaerens Marasmius delectans Marasmius nigrodiscus Marasmius pulcherripes Marasmius rotula (Pinwheel Mushroom) Marasmius siccus Marasmius sp. Marasmius sullivantii Megacollybia rodmanii (Platterful Mushroom) Meripilus sumstinei Microstoma floccosum Mycen aniveipes Mycena galericulata Mycena haematopus (Bleeding Mycena) 103 Mycena leaiana Mycena luteopallens Mycena spp. Mycena subcaerulea (Blue Mycena) Mycorrhaphium adustum Oxyporus populinus (Mossy Maple Polypore) Panellus stipticus Panus rudis Parasola cf. plicatilis Phellinus gilvus Phlebia incarnata Pholiota veris Phylloporus leucomycelinus (Gilled Bolete) Phylloporus rhodoxanthus Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster Mushroom) Pleurotus pulmonarius Pluteus cervinus (Deer Mushroom) Pluteus flavofuligineus Pluteus longistriatus Polyporus alveolaris Polyporus leptocephalus Polyporus varius (Black Footed Polypore) Psathyrella cf. pseudovernalis Psathyrella delineata Puccinia podophyli (Mayapple rust) Ramaria aurea Ramaria fennica Ramaria formosa (Pink Coral Mushroom) 104 Ramaria sp. Ramaria stricta (Coral Mushroom) Ramariopsis kunzei Reitboletus griseus Resupinatus alboniger Retiboletus ornatipes Russula aeruginea Russula amenolens Russula amoenolens Russula ballouii Russula compacta Russula densifolia Russula flavida Russula flavisiccans Russula mariae Russula parvovirescens Russula sp. Russula sp. (Red Russula) Russula sp. emetica group (Red Russula) Russula sp., virescens-‐crustosa group (Quilted Green Russula) Russula spp. Russula variata Russula vinacea Sarcoscypha occidentalis (Small Scarlet Cup) Schizophyllum commune (split-‐Gilled Mushroom) Scutellinia scutellata (Eyelash Cup) Spongipellis pachyodon Stereum complicatum 105 Stereum hirsutum Stereum ostrea (False Turkey Tail) Strobilomyces spp. Tetrapyrgos nigripes Thelephora terrestris (Earth Fan) Trametes gibbosa Trametes hirsuta (Hairy Turkey Tail) Trametes versicolor (Turkey Tail) Tremella foliacea Tremella mesenterica (Witch’s Butter) Tremellodendron pallidum Trichaptum biforme Tubifera ferruginosa Tubifera ferruginosa (slime mold) Tylopilus alboater Tylopilus felleus Tylopilus ferrugineus Tylopilus indecisus Tyromyces chioneus Xeromphalina kauffmanii Xeromphalina tenuipes Xylaria polymorpha (Dead Man’s Fingers) Xylaria sp. 106 APPENDIX 12 Family Agelenidae Agelenidae Agelenidae Species Agelenopsis sp Agelenopsis pennsylvanica Agenenopsis utahana 6/22/14 6/22/14 6/22/14 6/22/14 night day DAY creek night creek slope bottom slope bottom X 9/13/14 night bottom 9/13/14 night slope X Amaurobiidae Wadotes calcaratus X X X Amaurobiidae Coras juvenilis Anyphaenidae Wulfilia sp. Anyphaenidae Anyphaena sp X X 9/14/14 9/14/14 9/14/14 9/14/14 day day day S Ridge Sections slope bottom creek Top 4,6 X 1 X 5 X 1,4, 6 1,4 4 X 1,4 Araneidae Araneidae Araneidae Araneidae Araneidae Araneidae Araneidae Araneidae Araneidae Araneidae Araneidae Araneidae Micrathena mitrata Clubionidae Clubiona sp. Corinnidae Corinnidae Corinnidae Castianeira cingulata Phrurotimpus sp Scotinella sp. sp 4 juv ? Ctenidae Anahita punculata Cybaeidae Cybaeus X 6 litter Erigoninae sp.1 X 5 Dictynidae juv Gnaphosidae Gnaphosidae Gnaphosidae Gnaphosidae Drassodes neglectus Drassylus fallens Micaria longipes Herpyllus ecclesiasticus X X Hahniidae Neoantistea agilis X Linyphiidae Linyphiidae Linyphiidae Linyphiidae Linyphiidae Linyphiidae Bathyphantes albiventris juv sp? Micrathena gracilis Neoscona sp. juv. X X X X X X X X X X X X X 4 1,4 1,4 1,4 1,5 X X X X X X X X X 6 4 4 5 X 1, 6 1 litter X 4 4 4 1 X X X X X X 1,4,5,6 X 5 1 1 6 litter 4 1 X X Ceraticelus fissiceps X X Styloctetor purpurescens litter 4, 5, 6 X X Lepthyphantes/turbatrix Frontinella pyramitela 1,5 1,4 1,4 1,4 1,4 1,4 X X X 4 Eustala'anastera' Metepeira'labyrinthea' Verrucosa'arenata' Araneus'bicentarius' Zygiella sp. juv Araneus marmoreus Scoloderus juv Neoscona crucifera Cyclosa sp X Lycosidae Lycosidae Lycosidae Lycosidae Lycosidae Lycosidae Lycosidae Schizocosa'saltatrix' Schizocosa crassipes Pirata insularis Pirata minutus Pardosa springer Pardosa milvina Miturgidae Cheiracanthium inclusum X 4 Oxyopidae Oxyopus salticus X 4 X X 1,4 1 X X 4 4 X X Phrurotimpus alarius Maevia inclemens Sassicus sp. juv Phidippus sp. juv Eris'militaris! X X X X X X X X 1,4, 5 4 X Salticidae Salticidae Salticidae Salticidae Salticidae 1,4 6 litter X 4 4 4 X X X Zygoballus rufipes Ariadna bicolor 4,6 5,6 silk tubes in 1 wood X Tetragnathidae Leucauge venusta Tetragnathidae Tetragnatha versicolor X Theridiidae Theridiidae Theridiidae Theridiidae Theridiidae Theridiidae Theridiidae Theridiidae Theridiidae Theridiidae X X X Theridon albidum 4 6 litter X X Pisaurina mira Pisaurina brevipes Dolomedes tenebrosus Theridion fronduem Theridion'sp.'2 1,4 X X Pururolithidae Segestriidae 4 4 X X X Gladicosa pulchra Philodromidae Philodromus placidus Philodromidae Tibellus sp. Pisauridae Pisauridae Pisauridae X X X X X X X X 1,4,5,6 4 X 4 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 1 X Theridion murarium Canalidion'montanum' Parasteatoda tabulata Neospintharus trigonum Cryptachaea'porteri' Steatoda sp. ? X X X X X X X Enoplognatha caricis Theridiosomatidae Theridiosoma gemmosum X Thomisidae Thomisidae Xysticus sp. juv Misumena!vatia! X Uloboridae Uloborus juv X 4 X X 1,4 X 4 X 6 litter 107 APPENDIX 13 Ecoblitz)2014)data Insects)collected)and)identified)by)Glene)Mynhardt)&)Amelia)Smith)>)Hanover)College Area Order Coleoptera Coleoptera Family Cerambycidae Carabidae Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Diptera Diptera Diptera Diptera Diptera Diptera Diptera Hemiptera Hemiptera Hemiptera Hemiptera Hymenoptera Hymenoptera Hymenoptera Hymenoptera Hymenoptera Hymenoptera Hymenoptera Carabidae Brentidae Carabidae Carabidae Scarabaeidae Scarabaeidae Lampyridae Lampyridae Carabidae Buprestidae Tenebrionidae Coccinellidae Cerambycidae Cantharidae Scarabaeidae Asilidae Tabanidae Tachinidae Sciomyzidae Tachinidae Asilidae Bombyliidae Fulgoridae Pentatomidae Thyreocoreidae Pentatomidae Vespidae Ichneumonidae Apidae Sphecidae Chrysididae Chrysididae Ichneumonidae Odonata Orthoptera Orthoptera Petaluridae Tetrigidae Tettigoniidae Common)name Longhorned)beetle Tiger)beetle Genus Typocerus Cicindela species #)individuals Notes velutinus 2 sexguttata 2 2)species;)could)not) identify)without)a)key;) more)than)1100)species)in) Ground)beetle Pterostichus sp.8 2 this)genus Brentid)beetle/weevil Arrenodes minutus 2 Ground)beetle Harpalus caliginosus 1 Ground)beetle Chlaenius sp.8 1 Scarab/Japanese)beetle Popilia8 japonicum 2 Scarab/dung)beetle Onthophagus hecate 2 Firefly Photinus marginellus 1 Firefly Phitonus 8pyralis 1 Ground)beetle Cyclotrachelus sp.8 1 Jewel)beetel Pachyschelus laevigatus 3 Darkling)beetle Meracantha8 contracta 1 Ladybird)beetles Harmonia axyridis 1 Longhorned)beetle Plagionotus floralis 1 Soldier)beetle Rhagonycha8 angulata 2 Scarab/rose)chafer Macrodactylus subspinosus 1 Robberfly Promachus hinei 1 Horse)fly Tabanus calens 1 Tachinid)fly Mystacella8 chrysoprocta 1 Marsh)fly Tetanocera clara 3 Tachinid)fly Gymnosoma sp.8 1 Robberfly Leptogaster brevicornis 1 Hoverfly Villa lateralis 1 Plant)hopper Acanalonia conica 1 Stink)bug)(green) Chinavia hilaris 1 Negro)bug Corimelaena lateralis 2 Stink)bug)(brown) Euschistus8servus 1 Paper)wasp Polistes metricus 1 Icnheumon)wasp Megarhyssa atrata 1 Bumble)bee Bombus impatiens 1 Thread>waisted)wasp Ammophila procera 1 Sweat)bee) Hedychrydium8 dimidiatum 1 Sweat)bees Agapostemon viriscens 1 Icnheumon)wasp Coelichneumon sp.8 1 Specimen)was)not) collected;)was)captured) and)released)for) Gray)petaltail Tachopteryx thoreyi 1 identification Pygmy)grasshopper Tetrix arenosa 1 Katydid)(round>winged) Amblycorypha rotundifolia 2 108 APPENDIX 14A Family Bostrichidae Bostrichidae Brentidae Buprestidae Buprestidae Buprestidae Buprestidae Buprestidae Carabidae Carabidae Carabidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Cerambycidae Chrysomelidae Chrysomelidae Species Lichenophanes bicornis Xylobiops basilaris Arrhenodes minutus Acmaeodera tubulus Agrilus arcuatus Authority Common name Trap oak timberworm UV light window trap hand collected hand collected window trap 6 1 2 2 1 Agrilus bilineatus Agrilus putillus Chrysobothris rugosicepts Cicindela sexguttata Coptodera aerata Myas coracinus Aegomorphus modestus Anelaphus villosus Astyleiopus variegatus Cyrtophorus verrucosus Euderces picipes Heterachthes quadrimaculata Lepturges symmetricus Metacmaeops vittata Neoclytus scutellaris Orthosoma brunneum Parelaphidion incertum Purpuricenus axillaris Stenocorus schaumii Strangalia luteicornis Typocerus lugubris Typocerus v. velutinus Xylotrechus colonus Brachypnoea clypealis Lupraea picta (Weber) Say funnel trap fermenting trap 6 1 hand collected hand collected window trap hand collected 1 2 1 1 panel trap window trap 5 1 (Haldeman) UV light 6 (Olivier) (Fabricius) funnel trap panel trap 1 6 Haldeman window trap 1 (Haldeman) (Swederus) (Olivier) UV light hand collected panel trap 6 4 6 window trap 1 (Newman) funnel trap 6 Haldeman (LeConte) panel trap Funnel trap 6 5 (Fabricius) (Say) window trap hand collected 1 1 window trap panel trap 1 6 hand collected funnel trap 4 6 (Weber) (Say) (Drury) (Fabricius) (Say) Melscheimer Fabricius Dejean (Say) (Gyllenhal) (Olivier) (Forster) (Olivier) (Fabricius) (Horn) (Say) 109 two-lined chestnut borer six spotted tiger beetle oak twig girdler brown prionid banded flower longhorn rustic borer Area Chrysomelidae Cleridae Cleridae Cleridae Cleridae Cleridae Coccinellidae Coccinellidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Curculionidae Elateridae Elateridae Elateridae Elateridae Elateridae Elateridae Elateridae Phyllobrotica limbata Enoclerus nigripes Madoniella dislocata Neorthopleura thoracica Phyllobaenus humeralis Phyllobaenus pallipennis (Fabricius) Spinola (Say) UV light funnel trap window trap 6 1 1 (Say) panel trap 5 (LeConte) window trap 1 funnel trap 1 Hopkins hand collected panel trap panel trap 1 5 5 (Say) panel trap 1 (Say) (Horn) (Chittenden) window trap funnel trap panel trap 1 1 6 hand collected panel trap 1 5 panel trap window trap 5 1 UV light 6 window trap panel trap 1 6 panel trap UV light 5 6 Asian ambrosia beetle window trap 1 eastern eyed elater funnel trap fermenting trap 1 5 Brown (Kirby) Herbst Say window trap window trap panel trap panel trap 1 1 5 1 (Herbst) panel trap 1 (Say) panel trap 6 (Say) Anatis labiculata Scymnus sp. Anisandrus sayi Apteromechus ferratus Conotrachelus anaglypticus Curculio caryae Curculio pardalis Cyrtepistomus castaneus Ebulus bisignatus Eubulus obliquefasciatus Euwallacea validus Say Ips grandicollis Monarthrum fasciatum Pandeleteius hilaris Xyleborinus saxeseni Xyleborus celsus Xylosandrus crassiusculus Xylosandrus germanus Alaus oculatus Ampedus melantoides Athous brightwelli Ctenicera aethiops Elater abruptus Hemicrepidius memnonius Hypoganus sulcicollis (Eichhoff) (Roelofs) (Say) fifteen spotted lady beetle Asiatic oak weevil (Boheman) (Eichhoff) (Say) (Herbst) (Ratzeburg) Eichhoff (Motschulsky ) (Blandford) (Linne) 110 eastern five-spined engraver yellow-banded ambrosia beetle Elateridae Elateridae Elateridae Elateridae Elateridae Endomychidae Erotylidae Erotylidae Eucnemidae Eucnemidae Histeridae Histeridae Histeridae Histeridae Histeridae Laemophloeidae Leiodidae Lycidae Melandryidae Mordellidae Mordellidae Mordellidae Mycetophagidae Mycetophagidae Mycetophagidae Mycetophagidae Nitidulidae Nitidulidae Nitidulidae Nitidulidae Nitidulidae Nitidulidae Nitidulidae Lacon discoideus Lacon marmorata Limonius basillaris Megapenthes insignis Melanotus sp. Endomychus biguttatus Triplax sp. Tritoma biguttata Isorhipis obliqua Perothops muscida Hololepta aequalis Hololepta lucida Platysoma aequalis Platysoma aurelianum Platysoma leconti Laemophloeus biguttatus Prionochaeta opaca Calopteron reticulatum Dircaea liturata Mordellistena trifasciata Tomoxia lineella Yakuhananomia bidentata Litargus balteatus Mycetophagus flexuosus Mycetophagus pluripunctatus Mycetophagus punctatus Amphicrossus ciliatus Carpophilus sp. Colopterus niger Cryptarcha ampla Glischrochilus fasciatus Glischrochilus obtusus Glischrochilus (Weber) (Fabricius) Say funnel trap funnel trap fermenting trap 1 1 5 (LeConte) UV light 6 Say Say (Say) (Say) Say LeConte (Erichson) panel trap panel trap hand collected panel trap funnel trap panel trap panel trap panel trap 1 5 1 6 1 6 5 5 LeConte Marseul funnel trap panel trap 1 5 (Say) (Say) UV light panel trap 6 6 (Fabricius) LeConte hand collected panel trap 6 5 (Say) LeConte panel trap panel trap 6 6 panel trap 5 UV light 6 Say window trap 1 LeConte funnel trap 1 Say UV light 6 (Olivier) (Say) Erichson UV light fermenting trap window trap fermenting trap 6 4 1 5 (Olivier) fermenting trap 4 (Say) (Say) fermenting trap fermenting trap 4 5 marbled click beetle (Say) Say 111 stored grain funus beetle Nitidulidae Passandridae Ptinidae Pyrochroidae Rhipiceridae Scarabaeidae Scarabaeidae Scarabaeidae Scarabaeidae Scarabaeidae Silphidae Silphidae Silphidae Silphidae Silphidae Silvanidae Staphylinidae Staphylinidae Staphylinidae Tenebrionidae Tenebrionidae Tenebrionidae Tenebrionidae Tenebrionidae Tenebrionidae Tenebrionidae Tenebrionidae Tenebrionidae Tenebrionidae Tenebrionidae Tenebrionidae Tetratomidae quadrisignatus Glischrochilus sanguinolentus Catogenus rufus Priobium cericeum Neopyrochroa flabellata Sandalus niger Ateuchus histeroides Euphoria fulgida Phyllophaga marginalis Trichiotinus affinis Valgus canaliculatus Necrodes surinamensis Necrophila americana Nicrophorus orbicollis Nicrophorus sayi Nicrophorus tomentosus Uleiota dubius Hesperus apiciallis Platydracus maculosus Tachinus fimbriatus Alobates pennsylvanicus Androchirus erythropus Anoedus brunneus Bolitotherus cornutus Haplandrus fulvipes Hymenorus sp. Isomira quadristriata Meracantha contracta Mycetochara binotata Neomida bicornis Platydema laevipes Pseudocistela brevis Eustrophus tomentosus (Olivier) (Fabricius) (Say) fermenting trap panel trap window trap 5 5 1 (Fabricius) Knoch Weber (Fabricius) UV light funnel trap UV light hand collected 6 6 6 1 (LeConte) (Gory & Percheron) (Fabricius) red-lined carrion (Fabricius) beetle american carrion (Linnaeus) beetle round neck sexton Say beetle LaPorte tomentose burying Weber beetle (Fabricius) Say window trap window trap window trap 1 1 1 window trap 1 panel trap 6 panel trap window trap 6 1 window trap hand collected 1 2 (Gravenhorst) Gravenhorst hand collected fermenting trap 1 5 (DeGeer) hand collected 2 (Kirby) (Ziegler) panel trap funnel trap 5 1 Couper hand collected panel trap panel trap window trap 1 1 5 1 (Beauvois) UV light 6 (Say) (Fabricius) Haldeman (Say) UV light hand collected window trap UV light 6 2 1 6 Say panel trap 5 (Panzer) (Herbst) 112 forked fungus beetle Tetratomidae Throscidae Trogossitidae Penthe obliquata Trixagus sp. Tenebroides sp. (Fabricius) APPENDIX 14B waypoint EB01 EB02 EB03 EB04 EB05 EB06 easting northing 552930 4351902 553068 4351727 554030 4351591 553845 4351623 554048 4350966 554179 4351017 113 window trap panel trap UV light 1 5 6 APPENDIX 15 Common Name Silver-spotted Skipper Silver-spotted Skipper Hobomok Skipper Hobomok Skipper Hobomok Skipper Zabulon Skipper Pipevine Swallowtail Pipevine Swallowtail Zebra Swallowtail Zebra Swallowtail Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Spicebush Swallowtail Spicebush Swallowtail West Virginia White Harvester Harvester Harvester Banded Hairstreak Summer Azure Red-spotted Purple Red-spotted Purple Great Spangled Fritillary Red Admiral Hackberry Emperor Mourning Cloak Question Mark Question Mark Eastern Comma Pearl Crescent Northern Pearly-eye Northern Pearly-eye Northern Pearly-eye Little Wood Satyr Little Wood Satyr Date 5/19/14 5/25/14 5/19/14 5/25/14 6/18/14 5/19/14 5/19/14 6/6/14 5/19/14 5/25/14 5/19/14 5/25/14 6/18/14 5/19/14 5/25/14 5/25/14 5/25/14 6/18/14 7/27/14 6/18/14 6/18/14 5/25/14 6/18/14 6/6/14 5/25/14 6/18/14 6/18/14 6/8/14 6/18/14 6/18/14 5/25/14 5/25/14 6/8/24 6/18/14 5/25/14 6/18/14 Genus Epargyreus Epargyreus Poanes Poanes Poanes Poanes Battus Battus Eurytides Eurytides Papilio Papilio Papilio Papilio Papilio Pieris Feniseca Feniseca Feniseca Satyrium Celastrina Limenitis Limenitis Speyeria Vanessa Asterocampa Nymphalis Polygonia Polygonia Polygonia Phyciodes Lethe Lethe Lethe Megisto Megisto Species clarus clarus hobomok hobomok hobomok zabulon philenor philenor marcellus marcellus glaucus glaucus glaucus troilus troilus virginiensis tarquinius tarquinius tarquinius calanus neglecta arthemis arthemis cybele atalanta celtis antiopa interrogationis interrogationis comma tharos anthedon anthedon anthedon cymela cymela subspecies clarus clarus hobomok hobomok hobomok philenor philenor glaucus glaucus glaucus troilus troilus virginiensis tarquinius tarquinius tarquinius falacer astyanax astyanax cybele rubria celtis antiopa tharos anthedon anthedon anthedon cymela cymela Number seen 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1* (larva) 1 1 2 4 3 2 1 1 2 15 1* 1 5 6 4 1* 1 5 3 1* 1 8 1 2 1* 1 2 3 Zone, if known, notes 6 6 6 6 between parking area and 6 2 (recorded by Steve Dunbar) 6 between parking area and 6 6 6 between parking area and 6 6 between parking area and 6 6 6 5 (recorded by Steve Dunbar) 6 6 6 6 1, 2 6 6 6 6 (recorded by Steve Dunbar) 6 6 in parking lot between parking area and 6 6 (recorded by Steve Dunbar) 6 6 6 Weather, time, and participation notes: 5/19/14: 67-50 F, mostly sunny, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Jeff Belth 5/25/14: 75 F, mostly sunny, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Jeff Belth, Sandy Belth, Alan Belth 6/18/14: 75 - 85 F, mostly sunny, 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM, Jeff Belth, Robert Barber Typical route was from Low Gap trail parking lot to creek, then followed creekbed and area south of creek back to Low Gap trail, so I believe Section 6 was the only subscection we were in for the most part * in "number seen" column indicates actual number seen was not recorded 114 APPENDIX 16 Yellowwood'EcoBlitz Taxonomic)Team:)Macroinvertebrates Team)Leader:'Ross'Carlson 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Order: Amphipoda Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Coleoptera Decapoda Decapoda Diptera Diptera Diptera Ephemeroptera Ephemeroptera Hemeptera Hemeptera Hemeptera Isopoda Megaloptera Odonata Plecoptera Plecoptera Plecoptera Trichoptera Trichoptera Trichoptera Trichoptera Trichoptera Trichoptera Family: Genus: Gammaridae Gammarus Dryopidae Helichus Dryopidae Helichus Dytiscidae Acilius Dytiscidae Agabus Dytiscidae Agabus Dytiscidae Heterosternuta Dytiscidae Hydaticus Dytiscidae Hydroporus Hydrophilidae Cymbiodyta Cambaridae Cambarus Cambaridae Orconectes Chironomidae Tipulidae Hexatoma Tipulidae Tipula'(Nippotipula) Heptagenidae Heptagenia Leptophlebiidae Paraleptophlebia Corixidae Sigara Gerridae Aquarius Veliidae Microvelia Asellidae Lirceus Sialidae Sialis Cordulegastridae Cordulegaster Chloroperlidae Alloperla Perlidae Acroneuria Perlidae Agnetina Phyganeidae Oligostomis Lepidostomatidae Lepidostoma Limnephilidae Ironoquia Limnephilidae Pseudostenophylax Phryganeidae Ptilostomis Psychomyiidae Psychomyia Species Adult/Larvae Number Common)Name: HBITOLERANCE FEEDGROUPPRIMARY Adult 6 Scud 6 GC Basalis Adult 5 Long-toed Water Beetle 5 SH striatus Adult 29 Long-toed Water Beetle 2 SH Mediatus Adult 1 Predaceous Diving Beetles Larvae 1 Predaceous Diving Beetles 5 PR Adult 2 Predaceous Diving Beetles 5 PR Wickhami Adult 1 Predaceous Diving Beetles Adult 4 Predaceous Diving Beetles PR Larvae 1 Predaceous Diving Beetles 4 PR Adult 1 Water Scavenger Beetles GC Adult 1 Crayfish 2 GC Adult 2 Crayfish 4 GC larvae 5 Midges 6 FC Larvae 4 Crane Fly 2 PR Larvae 1 Large Crane Fly 7 SH Larvae 1 Flatheaded Mayflies 3 SC Larvae 61 Pronggilled Mayflies 3 GC Adult 1 Water Boatman 4 PR remigis Adult 2 Water Striders PR Adult 1 Smaller Water Striders PR Adult 7 Sowbug 8 GC Larvae 1 Alderfly 5 PR obliqua Larvae 13 Aarowhead Spiketail 3 PR Larvae 18 Green Stonefly 0 GC Larvae 1 Golden'Stoneflies 1 PR Larvae 12 Common stonefly 2 PR ocelligera Larvae 2 Giant'Case'Maker 2 PR sommermanae Larvae 2 Bizarre Caddisfly 1 SH Larvae 3 Northern Caddisfly 4 SH Larvae 9 Northern Caddisfly 0 SH Larvae 2 Giant Case Maker 5 SH Flavida Larvae 1 Net Tube Caddisflies 2 GC 115 APPENDIX 17 Bird Team Report for Morgan-‐Monroe Backcountry Area EcoBlitz on June 7 & 8 and June 21 & 22, 2014 44 species of birds were observed in the Morgan-‐Monroe Backcountry Area with 56 observation hours (2-‐6 observers per observation) over each two-‐day period on June 7 and 8, 2014 and again on June 21 and 22, 2014. Observations occurred on each day from 6am-‐ 11am and 6pm-‐9pm. The following is a complete list of the birds observed by the Bird Team in the EcoBlitz area in 2014: 37 Species Identified on June 7 & 8 (in zones 1, 2 and 6): Broad-‐winged Hawk Yellow-‐billed Cuckoo Chimney Swift Ruby-‐throated Hummingbird Red-‐bellied Woodpecker Downy Woodpecker Northern Flicker Pileated Woodpecker Eastern Wood-‐Pewee Acadian Flycatcher Eastern Phoebe Yellow-‐throated Vireo Red-‐eyed Vireo Blue Jay American Crow Carolina Chickadee Tufted Titmouse White-‐breasted Nuthatch 116 Carolina Wren Blue-‐gray Gnatcatcher Wood Thrush American Robin Northern Parula Yellow-‐throated Warbler Cerulean Warbler American Redstart Worm-‐eating Warbler Ovenbird Louisiana Waterthrush Kentucky Warbler Hooded Warbler Eastern Towhee Chipping Sparrow Scarlet Tanager Northern Cardinal Indigo Bunting Brown-‐headed Cowbird 36 Species identified on June 21 & 22 (in zones 3, 4, 5 and 6): Including the following seven species not identified on June 7 & 8: Turkey Vulture Red-‐headed Woodpecker Great Crested Flycatcher White-‐eyed Vereo 117 Cedar Waxwing Common Yellowthroat Summer Tanager Three neotropical migrant warblers on the State Endangered List identified in the June 7 & 8 survey, Cerulean (state endangered), Worm-‐eating (Species of Special Concern) and Hooded (Species of Special Concern) were identified also in the June 21 & 22 surveys. Two Cerulean Warblers and four Worm Eating Warblers were seen in the bottom-‐land of East Fork Honey Creek. Four Hooded Warblers were seen in this bottom-‐land (4), and four were seen on a ridge top including one male that appeared to come and go from a nest in zone 4. 118 APPENDIX 18 Frogs section+1 ++American+bullfrog+(Lithobates*catesbeianus) ++American+Toad+(Anaxyrus*americanus) 12 ++Spring+Peeper+(Pseudacris*crucifer) ++Cricket+Frog+(Acris*blanchardi) 3 ++Green+Frog+(Lithobates*clamitans) 6 ++Southern+Leopard+Frog+(Lithobates*sphenocephalus) 1 ++Wood+Frog+(Lithobates*sylvaticus) Salamanders ++Longtail++Salamander+(Eurycea*longicauda) 1 ++Southern+TwoJlined++Salamander+(Eurycea*cirrigera) 3 ++Northern+Slimy+Salamander+(Plethodon*glutinosus) 5 ++Northern+Zigzag+Salamander+(Plethodon*dorsalis) 1 ++RedJbacked+Salamander+(Plethodon*cinereus) 1 Lizards ++FiveJlined+Skink+(Plestiodon*fasciatus) 4 Snakes ++Northern+(Banded)+Watersnake+(Nerodia*sipedon) ++Redbelly+Snake+(Storeria*occipitomaculata) 3 ++Black+Rat+Snake+(Pantheropus*obsoletus) ++Black+Racer+(Coluber*constrictor)+ 1 ++Rough+Green+Sanke+(Opheodrys*aestivus)+ ++Ringneck+Snake+(Diadophis*punctatus) 3 ++Timber+Rattlesnake+(Crotalus*horridus) 4 Turtles ++Common+Snapping+Turtle+(Chelydra*serpentina) ++Eastern+Box+Turtle+(Terrapene*carolina) 1 section+totals 49 species 15 section+2 5 12 section+3 section+4 2 2 20 1 1 2 1 3 5 1 6 1 3 1 3 7 5 2 10 40 8 1 10 24 1 14 6 119 total+ 6 72 1 3 37 7 6 2 5 14 67 19 4 22 1 7 1 1 4 1 1 1 17 7 21 1 Species+absent,+but+known+from+surrounding+area ++Cope's+Gray+Treefrog+(Hyla*chrysoscelis)+ ++Northern+Dusky++Salamander+(Desmognathus*fuscus) ++Jefferson+Salamander+(Ambystoma*jeffersonianum) ++Spotted+Salamander+(Ambystoma+maculatum) ++Marbled+Salamander+(Ambystoma+opacum) ++Eastern+Newt+(Notophthalmus*viridescens) ++Copperhead+(Agkistrodon*contortrix) ++Eastern+Gartersnake+(Thamnophis*sirtalis) ++Eastern+Ribbonsnake+(Thamnophis+sauritus) ++Brown+Snake+(Storeria*dekayi) ++Kirtland's+Snake+(Clononophis*kirtlandii) ++Western+Earth+Snake+(Virginia*valeriae) ++Milk+Snake+(Lampropeltis*triangulum) ++Eastern+Hognose+Snake+(Heterodon*platirhinos) ++Midwest+Worm+Snake+(Carphophis*amoenus) section+6 1 1 + + + + 3 4 53 9 section+5 1 20 1 1 1 12 1 2 7 5 5 118 16 1 4 74 12 1 17 315 22 comments many+toad+tadpoles+in+section+5 adult+and+tadpoles many+wood+frog+tadpoles+in+section+5 adults+and+larvae adults+and+neonates+in+section+1 neonates+and+eggs+in+section+1+ adults+and+neonates+in+section+1 APPENDIX 19 FALL SURVEYS FOR SMALL MAMMALS AND BATS March 19, 2015 MORGAN-MONROE STATE FOREST BACK COUNTRY AREA ECOBLITZ Prepared for: Jeff Stant 5819 Lowell Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46219 Prepared by: Jeremy Sheets P.O. Box 10235 South Bend, Indiana 46680 (574) 635-1338 www.orbisec.com 120 Contents Introduction..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Methodology .................................................................................................................................................. 1 Small Mammals .......................................................................................................................................... 1 Bats ................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Results .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 Small Mammals ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Table 1. Small mammal survey effort. ......................................................................................... 2 Bats ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Table 2. Configuration and habitat of net site. ....................................................................... 3 Observed Mammals ................................................................................................................................ 3 Table 3. Observed Mammals within the survey area. .......................................................... 3 Conclusions and Recommendations .................................................................................................. 4 Literature Cited............................................................................................................................................. 4 Figures Figure 1 - Location Map Figure 2 – Location of Small Mammal Trap-lines and Mist Net Site Appendices Appendix A - Photographs 121 Fall Surveys for Small Mammals and Bats - Morgan-Monroe State Forest Back Country Area Ecoblitz Introduction Senior Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Sheets of Orbis Environmental Consulting (Orbis) conducted small mammal and bat mist net survey from October 3 to 7, 2014 at the back country area of Morgan-Monroe State Forest. This survey called an ecoblitz is funded by the Indiana Forest Alliance, Hoosier Environmental Council, and Knob and Valley Audubon Society. The goal of this survey is to contribute to a comprehensive inventory of flora and fauna of approximately 800 acres of forest near the East Fork of Honey Creek. The area to be sampled is composed of mature forest and the information gained from this survey may determine what bat and small mammal species occur in the forest during the fall of 2014. Methodology Small Mammals A small mammal survey was conducted from the evening of October 3, 2014 to the morning of October 7, 2014. A total of 60 Sherman live traps were placed in three different habitats: bottomland, slope, and ridge on the south facing slope north of the East Fork of Honey Creek (Figure 1). The traps where placed for two nights then were moved to the opposite facing slope (north facing slope south of the East Fork of Honey Creek) for two additional nights. Four traps were placed in rows approximately 20 meters apart. Each habitat had four rows of traps set approximately 20 to 40 meters apart. The traps were baited with sunflower seeds and various other seeds (off the shelf bird seed) and cotton was placed in each trap to provide insulation. The traps were checked in the morning after being set and again in the afternoon. Bats Three sets of mist nets made from 75-denier polypropylene of varying lengths (3 to 18 meters) were strung between 6 to 9 meter poles and placed in optimal areas to capture bats in suitable bat fly-ways, such as Honey Creek. Bats were sampled at the net for two nights for a minimum of five hours each night resulting in a minimum of six net-nights per site. Mist nets were checked at 10-minute intervals. Individual nets were assigned a letter such as “A”, “B”, and “C”. All bat identification, handling, and net placement were conducted by Orbis’ federally permitted bat biologist. The netting methods closely follows the “2014 Revised Range-Wide Indiana Bat Summer Survey Protocols” (USFWS 2014). Page 1 122 Captured bats were identified to species based on morphological characteristics, before being sexed and aged; age was determined by the degree of ossification of the phalangeal joints. For adult females, reproductive stage was noted as pregnant, lactating, post lactating, or non-reproductive. Males were described as scrotal or non-scrotal, based on whether the testes were descended. Other morphological characteristics were noted for each individual, such as weight and right forearm length as measures of size, and a wing-damage index to determine if bats had been infected with white-nose syndrome (WNS, Reichard 2009). Surrounding habitat conditions and moon phase were noted for each site. Weather conditions (wind direction, wind speed, cloud cover, temperature, and relative humidity) were monitored hourly during each night. If sustained rain (over 30 minutes), thunderstorms, or if the temperature dropped below 50 degrees Fahrenheit the net night would have been canceled and the site resurveyed another night. All netting was conducted following the bat handling/disinfection protocols for summer field studies. Results Small Mammals A total of 120 traps were set (Figure 2) with a total of six captures consisting of five white-footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus) and one southern flying squirrel (Glaucomys volans). The traps were placed on the south facing slope habitats on October 3, 2014. The following day, October 4, 2014, during the morning one whitefooted mouse was capture in the bottomland habitat and another one along the slope. A southern flying squirrel was captured on the ridge habitat. On October 5, 2014 there was a single white-footed mouse captured in the bottomland habitat. The traps were then moved in the afternoon to the north facing slope habitats. On October 6, 2014 two white-footed mice were captured in the bottomland habitat and none on the slope or ridge. The last day, October 7, 2014, the traps where checked in the morning and picked up with no captures. There were no captures during any of the afternoon checks on either slope or habitats. Table 1. Small mammal survey effort. Trap-line Bottomland Slope Ridge Total # of Traps South North Total Slope Slope 20 20 40 20 20 40 20 20 40 60 60 120 Captures South North Slope Slope 1 2 1 0 2 0 4 2 Triggered South North Slope Slope 2 5 3 2 0 1 5 8 Trap-nights South North Total Slope Slope 18 15 33 17 18 35 20 19 39 55 52 107 Page 2 123 Bats A single net site was sampled with three mist net sets placed within the Honey Creek streambed for a total of four nights from October 3-6, 2014 (Figure 2, Table 2). A total of four bats were captured consisting of two species: three eastern red bats (Lasiurus borealis) and one northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis). Only three net nights were successfully completed. The first night of netting on October 3, 2014 was not started due to a rain storm that occurred at sunset. The second night, October 4, 2014, was not finished due to very cold weather, although a single male red bat was caught as well as a southern flying squirrel. The third night of netting, October 5, 2014, caught a single male northern long-eared bat. The northern longeared appeared very small in size, had a deformed left wing, and the weight seemed low at five grams. The third night was incomplete due to the arrival of a thunderstorm at 11:00 pm. The fourth and final night of netting, October 6, 2014 was successfully completed and resulted in two male red bats. Table 2. Configuration and habitat of net site. Site Date Net Net Length and Height (m) Habitat E1 3-6 October, 2014 A B C 9X9 9X6 6X6 Stream Stream Stream Observed Mammals A total of six additional species of mammals were either observed directly or indirectly during the small mammal and bat surveys. They are including in Table 3 to present a more complete survey of mammals within the survey area. The mammals below where either visually observed or signs of the animals presence were observed. Table 3. Observed Mammals within the survey area. Common Name Eastern Cottontail Eastern Chipmunk Virginia Opossum Red Squirrel Fox Squirrel Gray Squirrel Scientific Name Sylvilagus floridanus Tamias striatus Didelphis virginiana Tamiasciurus hudsonicus Sciurus niger Sciurus carolinesis Page 3 124 Conclusions and Recommendations Both the small mammal and bat surveys were somewhat successful but limited by the time of year and the cold and wet weather. Since the survey was conducted during fall migration the bats species caught cannot be determined to be present and bats not caught cannot be considered probably absent, but both species of bats captured are known from the area and have been caught by the author in MorganMonroe State Forest in a previous study (Sheets et al. 2013). The northern long-eared bat is currently being considered by USFWS to be listed as threatened or endangered and its capture suggests that northern long-eared bats occur in the project are during fall migration. Further surveys should be conducted in the spring, early fall, and if possible during the summer. To increase the success of the small mammal surveys different types of traps such as pit traps should be used to focus on shrews that are not as likely to trip Sherman traps. Furthermore, participants and volunteers should note the number and species of mammals encountered while conducting other surveys to supplement the above standardized surveys so all mammal species that could occur within the survey area can be represented. The overall diversity of mammals is unclear and more surveys will need to be completed before any conclusions about the diversity of mammals in the survey area can be determined. Literature Cited Reichard, J.D. 2009. Wing-Damage Index Used for Characterizing Wing Conditions of Bats Affected by White-nose Syndrome. http://www.fws.gov/northeast/PDF/Reichard_Scarring%20index%20bat%20wings.pdf Sheets, J.J., J.O. Whitaker, Jr., V. Brack, Jr., and D.W. Sparks. 2013. Bats of the Hardwood Ecosystem Experiment before Timber Harvest: Assessment and Prognosis. United States Department of Agriculture, General Technical Report NRS-P-108 350 pp. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2014. Draft Revised Rangewide Indiana bat summer survey guidance. http://www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/mammals/inba/inbasummersurveyguidance.ht ml Page 4 125 Figures Fall Surveys for Small Mammals and Bats Morgan-Monroe Back Country Area Ecoblitz 126 Map Source: Indiana Forest Alliance Morgan-Monroe State Forest Back Country Ecoblitz Figure 1 Location Map 127 Map Source: ArcGIS World Imagery Map Morgan-Monroe State Forest Back Country Ecoblitz Figure 2 Small mammal traplines and mist net site 128 Appendix A Photographs Fall Surveys for Small Mammals and Bats Morgan-Monroe Back Country Area Ecoblitz 129 Photo 1: Loca on of Mist Net Set A. Photo 2: Loca on of Mist Net Set B. Photo 3: Loca on of Mist Net Set C. Photo 4: Eastern Red Bat Morgan-Monroe State Forest Back Country Ecoblitz Photographic Documentation 130 Photo 5: Northern Long‐eared Bat Photo 6: Sherman Trap Photo 7: White‐footed Mouse Morgan-Monroe State Forest Back Country Ecoblitz Photographic Documentation 131
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