Quantifying the status, trends, and demography of Tahoe draba (Draba asterophora), a Lake Tahoe Basin rare alpine plant
Project Number
04.01.01.0170
Action Priority
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
Implementers
University of Nevada, Reno
Primary Contact
Robert Shriver (rshriver@unr.edu)
Stage
Planning/Design
Duration
2022 - 2024
Science Program
Conduct Applied Scientific Research
The alpine plant, Tahoe draba (Draba asterophora), is among the endemic plant species that occurs only in the Lake Tahoe region. We will assess the status, long-term trends, and demographic vulnerabilities of Tahoe draba in the northern and southern Lake Tahoe Basin (LTB). To accomplish this, we will: 1) Collate and digitize historic monitoring data of Tahoe draba populations; 2) Reestablish density and demographic monitoring transects of Tahoe draba in both its northern and southern LTB populations and monitor plants for 3 years; 3) Analyze current and historic data to quantify demographic rates, current status, and long-term trends of Tahoe draba in northern and southern populations.
Key Accomplishments
Accomplishments to be provided upon completion of project
Threshold Categories
Vegetation Preservation
UNR researcher surveys Tahoe draba population.
Location
Expenditures
Expenditures by Funding Source to Date: $11,096 (Estimated Cost: $58,000)