“Thanks to Dave for asking the question. I can concur with many of the comments regarding the essential nature of species lists for disclosure under CEQA, as well as while analyzing projects and impacts. It is an important piece of the analysis puzzle, to be used in coordination with other pieces, to get a more complete picture of what is and is not present, make a accurate assessment, and take appropriate action. Also, thanks to Diana [Hickson] for suggesting mining the group for potential presenters for the 2009 CNPS Conservation Conference. Other writers have suggested, and I agree, the topic could use more in-depth coverage. This specific topic, along with many other aspects of botany resource assessment, impact and conservation needs improved outreach to expose agencies, project proponents, and citizens to the importance on conserving native plants and native plant communities. Please consider submitting an abstract for a presentation at the 2009 CNPS Conference helping us to share your work assessing impacts and conserving native plants and native plant communities. The session I am hoping to assemble will:
• Provide an overview of policy and methods related to assess impacts to sensitive plants and communities.
• Identify specific biological parameters to be considered when developing mitigations
• Provide examples of successful and unsuccessful mitigation approaches
• Develop a better understanding of the role effectiveness monitoring and monitoring methods
• Share and discuss ideas and present case studies on impact assessment and mitigation.”
“The deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to July 25, 2008. You can find instructions for submitting abstracts at:
http://www.cnps.org/cnps/conservatio...009/papers.php Please contact me if you have any ideas or questions.”