Recovery Plan Ad Hoc Report results

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Plan Title Plan Stage Plan Lead Region (FWS) Plan Lead Office (FWS) Species Common Name Species Scientific Name Action Priority Action Number Action Description Action Status Estimated Initiation Date Estimated Completion Date Action Lead Agencies Responsible Parties Work Types Labor Types Comments Implementation Activity Number Implementation Activity Description Implementation Activity Status Implementation Activity Estimated Initiation Date Implementation Activity Estimated Completion Date Implementation Activity Labor Types Implementation Activity Work Types Implementation Activity Responsible Parties Implementation Activity Comments Implementation Activity Species
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.1.4.1. Revise and implement the preliminary project proposal developed for expansion of FPNWR Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Acquisition: Fee Title Internal Technical Assistance Cost dependent upon land prices.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.1.5. Identify and support local initiatives to protect habitat and purchase development rights Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida counties, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies Management: Identify/Protect Foraging, Breeding and Mig Habitats Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.2.3.2. Ensure that the section 7 consultation process is utilized and that the best available science is used in development of biological opinions Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Federal Highway Administration, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency , Natural Resources Conservation Service Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.2.4.3. Develop a mechanism for providing compensation for projects that affect small acreages (e.g. single family residences) of habitat Partially Complete FY 2000 - FY 2004 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.3.1.1. Quantitatively assess factors that define dispersal corridors and use least cost pathways analysis to identify potential habitat corridors Ongoing Current FY 2005 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Identify/Protect Foraging, Breeding and Mig Habitats Species Expert Note: duration is 2-3 years
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.3.1.2. Restore habitat in potential corridors identified by least cost pathways analysis Ongoing Current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: Identify/Protect Foraging, Breeding and Mig Habitats Internal Technical Assistance Cost dependent upon number of willing landowners.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.3.1.3.1. Secure the Dispersal Zone Ongoing Current FY 2008 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Acquisition: Easement Internal Technical Assistance Cost dependent upon number of willing landowners and land prices.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.3.1.3.2. Secure Camp Keais Strand Ongoing Current FY 2007 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance Cost dependent upon number of willing landowners and land prices.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.3.1.3.3. Secure a corridor between BCNP and Okaloacoochee Slough Ongoing Current FY 2010 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Acquisition: Easement Internal Administrative Cost dependent upon number of willing landowners and land prices.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.3.2. Maintain spatial extent and arrangement Partially Complete FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Acquisition: Fee Title Internal Technical Assistance Cost dependent upon land prices.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.4.2. Identify current and planned roads that could affect panthers, eliminate roads where possible, and retrofit priority areas with crossings and fencing as appropriate to promote connectivity and dispersal Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Federal Highway Administration, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Community Affairs, South Florida counties, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies Management: Other Internal Technical Assistance Cost to retrofit priority areas will be site specific.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.1.4.3. Secure habitat adjacent or contiguous to areas of high risk for panther-vehicle collisions Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Federal Highway Administration, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Community Affairs, South Florida counties, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies Acquisition: Fee Title Internal Technical Assistance Cost will be site specific.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.3.3.2. Provide incentives and work with landowners to encourage them not to convert their lands to less suitable habitat. Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science Management: Land Use Internal Technical Assistance Costs will be site specific
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.5.1.2. Continue to determine and monitor demographic variables Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Demographic Studies Species Expert
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.5.2.1. Continue to monitor physical and physiological characteristics correlated with inbreeding and depletion of generic variability Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Population Assessment Species Expert
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.5.2.2. Develop and implement a genetics management plan Partially Complete Prior to FY 1995 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Public and private universities, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Population Assessment Species Expert Costs for remaining years to be determined.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.5.4.1.2. Revise vaccination protocols as appropriate considering new disease threats as they arise Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Disease Control Species Expert Cost depends on threat, included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.5.4.2.1. Collect appropriate tissue and blood samples from all panthers handled, both live and dead, and analyze them for the presence of priority diseases and parasites Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Disease Control Species Expert
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 1.1.5.4.2.3. Implement appropriate management strategies for disease and parasite monitoring and control Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Disease Control Species Expert Case specific costs
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 1 2.2.7. Develop a protocol and release panthers into selected reintroduction sites Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy) Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance State / site-specific costs.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.1.2.1. Create a Federal/State working group to coordinate permit review and consultation Not Started Other U.S. Federal Highway Administration, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency , Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.1.2.2. Track permits, especially incidental take and compensation received, issued through Federal and State regulatory programs Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Federal Highway Administration, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency , Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies. Much of the information is available, but needs interagency coordination.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.1.2.3.1. Ensure that panther conservation and protection of habitat is included in the State Clearinghouse reviews of Federal Activities Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Land Use Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.1.2.3.3. Avoid adverse effects to habitat (including prey) attributable to CERP and other water management projects Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: Identify/Protect Foraging, Breeding and Mig Habitats Internal Technical Assistance Cost for identifying effects is included in standard operating budgets of agencies. Additional funds are needed for monitoring.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.1.2.4.1. Provide review and recommendations to FDEP, Dept of Community Affairs, WMDs, and other State agencies on permit applications that can potentially impact habitat Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.1.2.4.2. Work with counties and municipalities to modify and amend Comprehensive Plans to include the goal of no net loss of quantity, or functionality of habitat in Primary, Secondary, and Dispersal Zones Not Started Other Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.1.2.4.4. Initiate and encourage landscape level HCPs where proposed non-Federal actions or projects will impact panthers or their habitat Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.1.3.1.3.4. Consider maintenance of habitat corridors for panthers during Everglades restoration to avoid isolation of the ENP subpopulation Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: Identify/Protect Foraging, Breeding and Mig Habitats Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.1.4.1. Ensure that panther habitat needs are incorporated in the planning of new roads and road expansion projects. Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Community Affairs, South Florida counties, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.2.2. Provide incentives and mechanisms for restoration of agricultural and range lands Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.2.3. Develop/expand funding mechanisms and other incentives for habitat restoration Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Land Use Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.3.1. Develop, disseminate, and implement best management practices for managing habitat Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.3.2.1. Formalize a network of south Florida public land managers Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: Land Use Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.3.2.2. Prepare, review, and implement habitat management plans for public lands Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: General Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.3.2.3. Track habitat management activities and their effects on panthers Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Natural Areas Inventory, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: General Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.3.3.1. Provide incentives and assistance to willing landowners Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science Management: Land Use Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.4.1. Quantify 24-hour habitat use and movement patterns Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other National Park Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Habitat Requirements Species Expert
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.4.2. Update Kautz et al. maps every 5 years. Ongoing Current FY 2010 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Habitat Requirements Species Expert
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.1.1. Convene a group of agency and independent experts to conduct an appropriate PVA. Partially Complete FY 2006 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Demographic Studies Contract
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.1.3. Develop and implement annual capture and monitoring work plans Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Population Assessment Species Expert Costs included in item 1.1.6.1.2.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.2.3. Develop a population model to predict future genetic consequences of management proposals and actions Partially Complete FY 2006 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Demographic Studies Species Expert
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.3.1.1. Identify harassment activities Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Other Information Species Expert
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.3.1.2.1 Manage public access to minimize harassment opportunities Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: General Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.3.1.3.2. Enforce existing laws and regulations Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Law Enforcement Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.3.2. Enforce existing Federal laws and State laws and regulations to minimize and prevent illegal killing Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Law Enforcement Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.3.3.1.1. Convene a working group to prioritize and address actions needed in panther vehicle collision areas Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Other Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 2 -3 years. Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies and groups
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.3.3.1.2. Secure funding for and install wildlife crossings and fencing in high risk areas Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Federal Highway Administration, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Other Internal Technical Assistance Costs will be site specific
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.3.3.1.3. Evaluate and implement other mechanisms to prevent mortalities on roads Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Federal Highway Administration, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Other Internal Technical Assistance Cost depends on mechanism and site.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.3.3.2 Build mechanisms into permits for road projects to provide for adaptive management for panther mortality and or other unforeseen problems Ongoing Current FY 2007 Other U.S. Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.3.3.3. Develop new strategies to prevent road mortalities or injuries Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Other Information Internal Technical Assistance Cost depends upon technology.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.4.2.2. Evaluate the disease threats presented by other species including bobcats and domestic cats and identify any needed management intervention Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Disease Control Species Expert
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.5.2. Continue to monitor contaminants, especially mercury and endocrine disruptors, in panthers and their prey Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Environmental Contaminants Species Expert Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.5.3. Implement actions necessary to remediate contaminants in high risk areas Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency , Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies Management: Other Internal Technical Assistance Cost will be site specific.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.6.1.1. Assess and monitor the status of deer populations in panther habitat Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: Other Species Expert
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.6.1.3. Continue to monitor the impacts on panthers of hunting on public and private lands in panther habitat Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: Other Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.6.2. Encourage management/control of feral hog populations that does not threaten the panther Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: Other Internal Technical Assistance Costs to be determined for remaining years
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.1.5.7.1. Develop guidance for the removal of panthers from the wild Partially Complete FY 2008 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: General Species Expert Note: Duration is 1 - 2 years
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.2.1. Continue to evaluate the potential for habitat in south central Florida to support a breeding population Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities Management: Identify/Protect Foraging, Breeding and Mig Habitats Species Expert
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.2.2. If there is potential for habitat in south central FL to support a breeding population, determine if there are management steps that can be taken to facilitate natural expansion of female panthers into south central FL Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Other Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 1.2.5.1. Secure a dispersal area north of Caloosahatchee River that maintains connection with habitat south of river Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: Other Internal Technical Assistance Costs will be site specific
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 2.1.1 In cooperation/coordination with the southeastern States selection potential reintroduction areas to be evaluated Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years. Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 2.1.2. Develop and conduct preliminary public scoping to allow effective preplanning of the NEPA process Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Public and private universities Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 2.1.8.1. Coordinate with the southeastern states, stakeholders, and the public for reintroduction site selection Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), City and county agencies, U.S. Department of Agriculture Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 2.2.1. Determine the number of panthers from each age and sex class that are needed for a reintroduction program Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, State Natural Resources Agencies, Public and private universities, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 2.2.2.1. Select individual panthers that could be removed for reintroduction without negatively affecting the persistence of the existing population Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 2.2.5.1. Identify and provide incentives to Federal, State, and local governments and agencies to participate in reintroduction Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, South Florida counties, City and county agencies Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years. Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 3.1.1. Form a working group to design and develop education and outreach materials and programs Ongoing Current FY 2006 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Field Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 3.1.2.1. Identify target audiences, content, strategic messages, and methods of getting the message out using social science research Ongoing Current FY 2006 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Research: Other Information Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 3.1.3.4.2. Develop a Living With Panthers outreach program Ongoing Current FY 2007 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 3.1.3.5.1. Examine sociological information, such as public attitudes in and around reintroduction sites Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, State Natural Resources Agencies, Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy) Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 2 -3 years.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 3.1.3.5.2. Develop a media plan Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 3.2.2. Provide media/public relations training for agency personnel who will be on-the-ground and interfacing with the public (including private landowners) and media Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 3.2.3.3. Distribute information on land management techniques and provide technical assistance to public and private land managers regarding techniques to maintain and increase the value of habitat to panthers and their prey Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 3.2.5.1. Provide education and outreach to residents living in and adjacent to panther habitat Ongoing Current FY 2007 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 3.2.6.1. Engage and provide materials to landowners and the public in south-central Florida to build support for restoring and maintaining habitat and for expansion and reintroductions Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida counties, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in 3.2.3.3.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 2 3.2.6.2 Target education at reintroduction sites to address social issues in advance of releasing panthers Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.1.1.1. Develop Safe Harbor Agreements Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc. Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budget of Federal agency.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.1.1.2. Focus available incentive programs to restore and enhance habitat Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science Management: Land Use Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budget of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.1.1.3. Explore the creation of new panther conservation incentive programs Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies Management: Land Use Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.1.1.4.2. Modify existing land appraisal procedures Not Started Other City and county agencies Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.1.1.4.3. Conduct an annual review of Florida Forever projects and rate them with respect to panther conservation values Ongoing Not Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Identify/Protect Foraging, Breeding and Mig Habitats Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.1.4.4. Determine the impacts of roads on range expansion and dispersal Partially Complete FY 2010 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Migration Species Expert
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.2.1. Identify and prioritize tracts suitable for restoration Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Florida Natural Areas Inventory, Public and private universities, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Identify/Protect Foraging, Breeding and Mig Habitats Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.2.4.1. Facilitate and conduct habitat restoration research Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Habitat Status Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.2.4.2. Monitor and evaluate restoration projects Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Habitat Status Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.3.3.3. Review and comment on county stewardship plans. Ongoing Current FY 2009 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Land Use Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.3.1.2.2. Develop ORV management plans where ORVs are allowed. Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: General Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.3.1.2.3. Enforce regulations and statutes regarding discharge of firearms, explosive devices, or other loud noise sources Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Law Enforcement Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.3.1.3.1. Post and maintain regulatory and informational signs Ongoing Current FY 2007 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Field Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.3.3.4. Enforce existing speed zones, monitor effectiveness, and modify as needed Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, South Florida counties, Florida Highway Patrol, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Law Enforcement Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.3.4.1 Provide adequate resources and facilities for rehabilitation of panthers that might be injured or orphaned during capture and monitoring efforts Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Captive Standards and Veterinary Care Internal Technical Assistance Cost depends in part upon individual operating costs for each facility.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.3.4.2. Develop, implement, review, and revise protocols (i.e. research, monitoring, capture, handling) as needed to minimize risks to panthers Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: General Species Expert Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.4.1.1 Continuously evaluate the value of specific vaccinations and review all vaccination protocols annually Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Disease Control Species Expert Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.5.1. Produce a summary report and database of contaminants in panthers and their environment in south Florida Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protection Agency , Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Public and private universities, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Environmental Contaminants Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.6.1.2. Develop deer harvest regulations that do not compromise the panther prey base and take into consideration food requirements of the panther Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Regulations Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.6.3.1. Continue statewide monitoring for chronic wasting disease and other emerging wildlife and domestic animal diseases and implement available eradication or control methods Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture Management: Disease Control Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.6.3.2. Identify, map, and appropriately monitor and regulate exotic animal operations that could serve as a source of infection for wild populations Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture Management: Disease Control Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.6.3.3. Coordinate with the southeastern states to review protocols and regulations that require imported ungulates to be disease free Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, U.S. Department of Agriculture Management: Disease Control Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.7.2 Evaluate the need for and establish, if necessary, a captive breeding program Obsolete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Captive Standards and Veterinary Care Internal Technical Assistance Costs to be determined
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.7.3. Evaluate the role of alternative breeding strategies Obsolete Prior to FY 1995 FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Captive Standards and Veterinary Care Species Expert Cost included in item 1.1.7.7.4.2
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.7.4.1. Form a captive management working group Obsolete FY 2009 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Captive Standards and Veterinary Care Species Expert Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.7.4.2. Develop a captive management plan Obsolete FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Captive Standards and Veterinary Care Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 - 2 years
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.7.4.3. Implement the captive management plan Obsolete FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Captive Standards and Veterinary Care Internal Technical Assistance Costs to be determined
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.7.5. Establish research priorities for captive panthers which can be applied to management of the free ranging population Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Management Techniques Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in item 1.1.7.7.4.2
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.1.5.7.6. Incorporate interpretative education at public facilities where captive panthers are held and prepare public information materials Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.2.3. If natural expansion of female panthers into south-central FL is not likely, evaluate the feasibility of translocation to establish a breeding population including an EA or EIS, under NEPA Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Other Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 3-5 years. Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.2.4 If natural expansion, is not likely, develop an expansion plan to guide translocation into south central Florida Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Management: Other Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.2.5.2. Conserve lands buffering the Caloosahatchee River Ongoing Current FY 2010 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Acquisition: Other Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.2.5.3. If establishment of a breeding population in south-central FL is feasible, provide for the conservation and enhancement of other lands necessary for persistence of a population in south central FL Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: Identify/Protect Foraging, Breeding and Mig Habitats Internal Technical Assistance Costs will be site specific
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 1.2.6.1. If the population is expanded into south central FL, implement appropriate actions in section 1.1 Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Management: Identify/Protect Foraging, Breeding and Mig Habitats Internal Technical Assistance Costs dependent upon actions needed
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.1.3. Identify State and Federal laws, regulations or policies that could conflict with reintroduction and resolve any potential conflicts Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Public and private universities Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years. Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.1.4. Conduct field surveys of selected reintroduction areas Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Public and private universities Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.1.5. Determine if puma are present in selected reintroduction areas Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Public and private universities Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.1.6. Evaluate possible disease and parasite problems in selected reintroduction areas prior to releasing panthers Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Public and private universities Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.1.7. Consider contaminant issues when evaluating selected reintroduction areas Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Public and private universities Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.1.8.2. Collect, compare, and analyze sociopolitical data Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), City and county agencies, U.S. Department of Agriculture Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.1.8.3. Using the information obtained in 2.1.8.1. and 2.1.8.2. use the NEPA process to develop and refine appropriate reintroduction alternatives and recommend the preferred alternative Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy) Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years. Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.2.2. Develop a protocol for translocation of panthers from the wild Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, Public and private universities, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.3. Evaluate the need for and establish, if necessary, a captive breeding program Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years. Cost for evaluation included in standard operating budgets of agencies. Costs for establishment to be determined
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.4. Evaluate the role of alternative breeding strategies and or source populations Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Research: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.5.2. Address the legal liability issues for State participation in reintroduction program Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Cost dependent on solution.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.5.3. Provide resources to assist with reintroduction Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy) Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance State / site-specific costs.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.6.1. Develop and implement a protocol and response plan for handling human-panther interactions Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy) Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.6.2. Evaluate the need for and, if appropriate, designate experimental nonessential populations Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years. Cost included in standard operating budget of agency.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.6.3.1. Develop and distribute a landowner, landmanager, and lessees panther handbook Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), U.S. Department of Agriculture Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.6.3.2. Provide assistance to landowners, land managers, and lessees to identify and address potential conflicts on their property Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.6.3.3. Develop, fund, and implement a compensation program Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), U.S. Department of Agriculture Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance State / site-specific costs.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.6.4.1 Understand hunting pressure and methods in potential reintroduction areas to identify possible conflicts, including a real or perceived decline in deer populations Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy) Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.6.4.2 Partner with hunters and hunting lease holders, including timber companies, to address panther, hunter, and prey issues Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), U.S. Department of Agriculture Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance State / site-specific costs.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.8. Develop and implement monitoring plans for the selected reintroduction areas Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Public and private universities Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.9.1. Enforce existing Federal and State laws and regulations regarding illegal killing Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.9.2. Extend ESA "similarity of appearance" protection to puma in applicable portions of the historic range prior to reintroduction Not Started U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in standard operating budget of agency.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.2.9.3. Implement a toll free telephone tip number in reintroduction areas Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 2.3. As additional populations are established, implement appropriate actions in Section 1 Not Started Other Management: Reintroduction Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is "As Needed". Duration, participants, and costs depend on actions as well as State/site selection.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.1. Produce information on natural history, place in the ecosystem, panther facts, benefits of recovery, and ways to reduce threats to panthers and their habitat Ongoing Current Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, State Natural Resources Agencies, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.2.1. Compile information and produce materials and programs on landowner incentives Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, State Natural Resources Agencies, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.2.2. Identify ecotourism values and economic incentives related to panthers and develop materials for ecotourism programs Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy) Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.2.3. Compile information on land management techniques Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.2.4. Develop a panther habitat management handbook for public and private land managers based on the best management practices Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 1 -2 years. Cost included in 3.1.3.2.3.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.3.1. Develop materials to inform the public and decision makers about methods for reducing panther-vehicle collisions Ongoing Current FY 2011 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Costs included in 3.1.3.1.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.4.1. Develop educational material to address human social issues related to panther conservation and recovery Ongoing Current FY 2007 Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, State Natural Resources Agencies, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.4.3. Develop materials and programs to address hunting concerns, such as a real or perceived decline in the deer population Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, State Natural Resources Agencies, Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Note: Duration is 2 -3 years.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.4.4. Include panther conservation issues in ORV educational materials Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.6. Design education displays and programs for public environmental education centers, such as zoos and natural history museums Ongoing Current Prior to FY 1995 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.7. Develop education programs and materials for school children Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.1.3.8. Develop materials to promote Florida Panther Day Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.1. Form communication teams to give presentations to audiences in and adjacent to panther habitat and in selected reintroduction sites Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.3.1. Distribute information on landowner incentives Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, State Natural Resources Agencies, South Florida counties, Private industry, landowners, etc., Public and private universities, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in 3.2.3.3.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.3.2. Provide existing ecotourism facilities and Visit Florida tourism promotion program with updated information on panthers Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.3.4. Inform the public, landowners, and decision makers about the needs and benefits of invasive species control / management and prescribed fire Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Florida Department of Community Affairs, South Florida counties, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science, U.S. Department of Agriculture Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Costs included in standard operating budgets of agencies.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.3.5. Distribute information on prey management techniques (including exotic game) on public and private lands Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, State Natural Resources Agencies, South Florida counties, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, City and county agencies, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Costs included in 3.2.3.3.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.3.6. Distribute materials to promote Florida Panther Day Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.4.1. Provide information on genetic restoration Ongoing Current FY 1995 - FY 1999 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Costs included in 3.1.3.1.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.4.2. Provide information on panther conservation issues in ORV educational materials Ongoing Current FY 2000 - FY 2004 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Costs included in 3.1.3.1.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.4.3. Educate sportsmen groups and the public about the legal consequences of illegal harassment Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Costs included in 3.1.3.1.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.4.4. Provide information on panther management, including monitoring Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Costs included in 3.1.3.1.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.5.2. Provide tips for recreating in panther habitat Ongoing Current FY 2007 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in 3.2.5.1.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.5.3. Provide information on protecting livestock and pets Ongoing Current FY 2007 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in 3.2.5.1.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.5.4. Provide outreach materials to address hunting concerns Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service, Florida Division of Forestry, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Water Management Districts located in south Florida Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in 3.2.5.1.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.6.3. Continue education and outreach efforts after panthers are released into a reintroduction site Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Natural Resources Conservation Service Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Cost included in 3.2.6.2.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.6.4. Identify existing ecotourism facilities and State ecotourism boards in or near selected reintroduction sites and provide them with updated panther information Not Started Other U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy) Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance Costs included in 3.2.3.2.
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.7. Identify and work with existing environmental education facilities to provide or enhance panther education displays and programs Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.2.8. Distribute education programs and materials to school children Ongoing Current FY 2009 Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, State Natural Resources Agencies, Private industry, landowners, etc., Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.3. Evaluate outreach and educational materials and programs Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance
Third Revision of the Florida Panther Recovery Plan RF(3) 4 South Florida Ecological Services Field Office (352) 448-9151 Florida panther Puma (=Felis) concolor coryi 3 3.4. Revise materials where evaluation indicates a need Not Started Other National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Miccosukee and Seminole Indian Tribes of Florida, State Natural Resources Agencies, Non-governmental organizations (e.g. The Nature Conservancy), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Other: Information and Education Internal Technical Assistance