Endangered and threatened plant species on the Department of Energy Oak Ridge Reservation: an update
Journal Article
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· J. Tenn. Acad. Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6112884
Plant species considered endangered or threatened on the Department of Energy-Oak Ridge Reservation (DOE-ORR) were identified through a review of pertinent literature and evaluation of herbarium voucher specimens. Thirteen plant species are on the official Tennessee list of endangered and threatened plants. Three of those species have been proposed for inclusion on the Federal list as rare in Tennessee. These rare plants will be given careful consideration in land-use planning. Protection of endangered and threatened species in their native habitat is considered the best method of ensuring their survival. In addition to habitat preservation, natural history studies of the rare species is important in determ
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-26
- OSTI ID:
- 6112884
- Journal Information:
- J. Tenn. Acad. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Tenn. Acad. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 59:4; ISSN JTASA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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