Federally Protected Species Report – Pocahontas County Federally Federally Protected Species Report

County List

County: Pocahontas

Scientific Name Platanthera praeclara

Common Name Western prairie fringed orchid

Federal ESA Status Threatened

Habitat: Wet prairies and sedge meadows

Action: Potential Effect:

Earth Disturbance Potential to Effect - Contact State Office Biologist

Woody Plant Manipulation

Aquatic Habitat Manipulation Potential to Effect - Contact State Office Biologist

Pesticide/herbicide Application Potential to Effect - Contact State Office Biologist

Herbaceous Plant Manipulation Potential to Effect - Contact State Office Biologist

Water Quality Impacts

Noise

Sinkhole/Cold Air Vent Disturbance

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