San Diego Management & Monitoring ProgramIn this study, we describe genetic connectivity in the coastal cactus wren in San Diego County. To gain a broader perspective, we also obtained samples from the Nature Reserve of orange County, where many of the remaining coastal cactus wrens are found in that county. These data provide excellent resolution for describing current population structure in the species, reveal the gene flow regime, and provide insight on current levels of genetic diversity within populations, Understanding these patterns will aid in management of current coastal cactus wrens populations and future efforts in habitat restoration,
County: Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego
General: Central-central, Central-west, North-central, North-west, South-central, South-west
MU: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Project type: Genetic study
Target species: Coastal cactus wren
Target vegetation: coastal sage scrub
Main implementing entity: U.S. Geological Survey
Partner: Nature Reserve of Orange County
Point of contact: Amy Vandergast
Principal investigator: Barbara Kus; Amy Vandergast
SDMMP lead: Kris Preston
Study lead: Kelly Barr
Budget year: pre FY15-1; Work plan objectives number: