26. Summary - Endangered and threatened species 



Name of species: red-cockaded woodpecker 



Species legal status and authority: endangered species on both 

 Federal and state lists (Cooper e_t al . , 1977 ; and Federal 

 Register 10/30/70) . 

 Number of populations on site: one 



Number of individuals per population: not determined, but few. No 

 birds were observed; one apparently active cavity tree (pond pine) 

 was located (see map) . 

 Size or Maturity of individuals: ? 



Phenology of population: not applicable 



Eg: vegetative % 

 flowering % 

 fruiting % 



General vigor of population: unknown; limited by small population 

 size, coupled with habitat destruction and loss of cavity trees to 

 cutting. A fair amount of old-growth pine remains and appears suitable 

 for foraging and nesting. 



Disturbance or threats to population: Cutting of old-growth pines or 

 extensive cutting of younger stands will reduce habitat suitability. 

 Land clearing for development of mineral resources may occur. 

 Habitat characteristics 



Plant community: pond pine woodland and pond pine forest 



(see Table 1) . 

 Topography: not applicable 



Soil Series: not applicable 



Microclimate: not applicable 



Drainage basin: not applicable 



Other plants and animal species present: See Master Species Lists. 



AERIAL OR DETAILED HAPS WITH POPULATIONS CLEARLY MARKED, 



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