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Richardson River Dunes Wildland Provincial Park : a synthesis of biophysical information

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This report represents a synthesis of the available information on the special and representative features of Richardson River Dunes Wildland Provincial Park (RRD). It is largely based on a number... More ≫

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This report represents a synthesis of the available information on the special and representative features of Richardson River Dunes Wildland Provincial Park (RRD). It is largely based on a number of reports and documents that were prepared as a result of field studies conducted during June and August of 2000. These reports and documents are listed in the Bibliography section of this report and will be available on the website of the Alberta Natural Heritage Information Centre or through the offices of the Parks and Protected Areas Division. Richardson River Dunes Wildland Provincial Park was established on 18 March 1998 by Order-in-Council (#105/98). Most of the park is currently mapped as occurring within the Central Mixedwood Subregion of the Boreal Forest Natural Region. However, the landscapes and features of the park are more representative of and have more affinities to the Athabasca Plain Subregion of the Canadian Shield Natural Region. The boundaries of the Natural Regions...

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Plant community classification of the Pakowki Sandhills and sand plains

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The primary objective of this project was to develop a plant community classification of sand dune and sand plain plant communities of the Grassland Natural Region based on field survey,... More ≫

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The primary objective of this project was to develop a plant community classification of sand dune and sand plain plant communities of the Grassland Natural Region based on field survey, correlations with other surveys and any available previously-collected data. Furthermore, each identified community type was evaluated and assigned a preliminary provincial rank, based on its rarity/endemism or threats to its condition. This was accomplished by developing a sampling protocol and subsequently collecting field data on plant communities of the sand dune and sand plain landscapes of the Pakowki Sandhills. Furthermore, a comparison of defined plant community types to similar types described in previously conducted field surveys in similar landscapes in Alberta and adjacent provinces and states was completed. A similarity rating based on a scale provided by Corns (1983) was also provided.

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Maybelle River Wildland Provincial Park and Athabasca Dunes Ecological Reserve : a synthesis of biophysical information

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This report represents a synthesis of the available information on the special and representative features of Maybelle River Wildland Provincial Park and the Athabasca Dunes Ecological Reserve.... More ≫

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This report represents a synthesis of the available information on the special and representative features of Maybelle River Wildland Provincial Park and the Athabasca Dunes Ecological Reserve. The ecological reserve is located entirely within the boundaries of the wildland provincial park. For purposes of this report, these two sites will be referred to as the 'study area', unless specifically mentioned otherwise, and will be treated as a single site. This report is largely based on a number of other reports and documents that were prepared as a result of field studies conducted during June and August of 2000.

Small patch communities of Fidler-Greywillow Wildland Provincial Park

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In July 2001, Fidler – Greywillow Wildland Provincial Park (FGW) was surveyed to document small patch plant communities. Small patch plant communities add considerably to the diversity of a site,... More ≫

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In July 2001, Fidler – Greywillow Wildland Provincial Park (FGW) was surveyed to document small patch plant communities. Small patch plant communities add considerably to the diversity of a site, harbouring flora and potentially fauna dependent on these specialized habitats. They are however often overlooked in vegetation studies because they are neither extensive nor common enough to be considered representative. The focus of this study was to look within the matrix of the representative plant communities to find and document the small patch communities that may be significant in a provincial context.

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Rare plant inventory of the eastern edge of the lower foothills natural subregion, west-central Alberta

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A rare plant inventory was conducted in an area south of Whitecourt, to identify and locate rare vascular and nonvascular plant populations. The inventory was conducted in the summer of 2001, and... More ≫

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A rare plant inventory was conducted in an area south of Whitecourt, to identify and locate rare vascular and nonvascular plant populations. The inventory was conducted in the summer of 2001, and followed, where possible, Alberta Native Plant Council guidelines. The study discovered 14 populations representing 12 rare non-vascular plant species. No rare vascular plant populations were confirmed. Most rare plant occurrences (nine non-vascular plant populations and one lichen population) were detected on Whitecourt Mountain. Eight rare species occurrences were protected in provincial natural areas (six in Whitecourt Mountain Natural Area). Rare plants were found in a variety of habitat types, characterized by varying levels of human influence. This study resulted in the identification of potential threats to the rare plant populations discovered and of measures that may enhance their protection. Suggestions for future surveys, both in terms of logistical considerations and of...

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Small patch communities of La Butte Creek Wildland Provincial Park

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In July 2001 La Butte Creek Wildland Provincial Park (LBCWPP) was surveyed to document small patch plant communities. Small patch plant communities add considerably to the diversity of a site,... More ≫

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In July 2001 La Butte Creek Wildland Provincial Park (LBCWPP) was surveyed to document small patch plant communities. Small patch plant communities add considerably to the diversity of a site, harbouring flora and potentially fauna dependent on these specialized habitats. They are however often overlooked in vegetation studies because they are not extensive or common enough to be considered representative. The focus of this study was to look within the matrix of the representative plant communities (surveyed and documented by the Ecological Land Classification team) to find and document the small patch communities that may be significant in a provincial context. This work was also significant as there were no previous studies documenting vegetation of this remote area. LBCWPP is located in the northeast corner of Alberta, a remote site accessible in summer only by air or water. The character of the site changes significantly from west to east, as it straddles two natural subregions,...

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Potentially trackable plant communities : foothills and Rocky Mountain natural regions

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Timberline Forestry Inventory Consultants Ltd was asked to prepare a list of potentially trackable communities from the Ellis report, and to add communities that had been described subsequent to... More ≫

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Timberline Forestry Inventory Consultants Ltd was asked to prepare a list of potentially trackable communities from the Ellis report, and to add communities that had been described subsequent to its preparation. The process of identifying “trackable” communities has been conducted previously through a team approach in the Western U.S., where several people jointly evaluated all communities and reached consensus on “trackable” elements. For the Alberta pilot, an explicit data-based means of identifying potentially trackable communities was undertaken in order to streamline the process of reviewing textual descriptions.

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Cardinal River Divide : plants

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Presents a checklist of trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants and to watch for when visiting Cardinal River Divide.

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Biophysical survey of the Coyote Lake District, Leduc County, Alberta

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A biophysical inventory of several contiguous land parcels adjacent to or near Coyote Lake, Leduc County, Alberta, was completed in 1987. The total area involved was 647.5 ha. The inventory... More ≫

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A biophysical inventory of several contiguous land parcels adjacent to or near Coyote Lake, Leduc County, Alberta, was completed in 1987. The total area involved was 647.5 ha. The inventory included a description of the physical environment, which was based on a literature review; field identification analyses of vegetation types; an assessment of the mamma, bird, amphibian, reptile and fish fauna; vertebrate fauna; mapping of the vegetation types; photographs and documentation of rare species and new records of distribution; and recommendations for future studies.

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An overview vegetation survey of Kananaskis Provincial Park

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Presents an overview vegetation survey of Kananaskis Provincial Park.

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