Southern Arroyo Willow Riparian Forest

Background

Description and distribution  This community consists of streamside vegetation dominated by arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepis), often forming dense thickets. In the Plan area, it occurs south of Fingal's Finger, near Snow Canyon, southeast of Snow Canyon, and Wood Canyon in the northwest portion of the Plan area. The total acreage of this community in the Plan area is 117 acres, of which about 86% currently occurs on public land or private conservation land. Associated covered species. The species associated with this community are least Bell's vireo, Peninsular bighorn sheep, yellow warbler, yellow-breasted chat, southwestern willow flycatcher, and summer tanager.