Status of Listed Species and Recovery Plan Development
Robbins' Cinquefoil
Potentilla robbinsiana -- Endangered
New Hampshire
Current Status:
Only two populations of this species are known. Preliminary analysis of 1992 census data indicates that the largest population has stabilized and may be at or above the level it was at when the species was listed in 1980. Natural events, such as excessive runoff, and inadvertent trampling are continuing threats.
Achievements:
The two existing populations of Robbins' cinquefoil, located on Forest Service lands, have been intensively monitored since 1980. Expanded public outreach (e.g., distribution of pamphlets), design and construction of a permanent educational display for the Appalachian Mountain Club, and rerouting of a hiking trail have had positive effects on the population. The species occurs in the vicinity of the Appalachian Trail.
Current Recovery Needs:
The recovery of Robbins' cinquefoil will require continued management to protect the main population, expansion of long-term demographic and biological analyses to determine population stability, establishment of four additional viable populations, and recolonization of extirpated sites.
Partnerships
Forest Service: The White Mountain National Forest provides permanent protection for Robbins' cinquefoil and its habitat, and the Forest Service provides funding for monitoring and demographic studies.Appalachian Mountain Club: This private organization has made considerable progress in public education and outreach. With Fish and Wildlife Service funding, the Appalachian Mountain Club completed a permanent display on Robbins' cinquefoil and developed educational programs. Additionally, the Appalachian Mountain Club, in cooperation with the Forest Service, established a cinquefoil "viewing garden." It also has collected seeds and is exploring the cultivation of plants for future transplantation.
Recovery Plan Status:
Plan approved 7/22/83.
