Assessing the status and extent of Lupinus lepidus var. cusickii in Denny Flat, Baker County, Oregon

In 2014, we resurveyed extant subpopulations of Cusick’s lupine in Denny Flat (those surveyed in 2010), to yield updated information on the status and extent of this population. In total, approximately 152 acres of L. lepidus var. cusickii habitat were surveyed. Surveyed areas included sites with and without long-term monitoring plots, conducting a complete census at all sites. This information will be used to prioritize areas for placement of long-term monitoring plots focused on capturing large-scale population dynamics, occurring in 2015. In addition, we visited one previously un-surveyed site, Happy Camp, which had been prioritized due to its potential habitat, but no plants were found. This information will provide the BLM with important information to assess management plans for the conservation of this sensitive species.