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Agreement for the conservation and recovery of the woodland caribou in Alberta

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Conservation agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta for woodland caribou, under Section 11 of the federal Species at Risk Act. The agreement sets out clear... More ≫

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Conservation agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta for woodland caribou, under Section 11 of the federal Species at Risk Act. The agreement sets out clear caribou conservation, management and recovery actions with timelines for achieving naturally self-sustaining woodland caribou populations and critical habitat outcomes.

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Recommendations for the Bistcho Lake planning area : advice to the Government of Alberta provided by the Northwest Caribou Sub-regional Task Force

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The Northwest Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support... More ≫

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The Northwest Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support caribou recovery in Alberta. The task force included representatives from First Nations, Métis groups, municipalities, environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), the forest industry, the energy industry, trappers, motorized recreation groups, and other land-users. This reports presents the recommendations made by the task force to inform the development of a sub-regional plan for the Bistcho Lake sub-regional area, which includes the Bistcho woodland caribou range.

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Recommendations for the Cold Lake planning area : advice to the Government of Alberta provided by the Northeast Caribou Sub-regional Task Force

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The Northeast Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support... More ≫

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The Northeast Caribou Sub-regional Task Force was one of three task forces established in November 2019 to develop recommendations to inform the development of sub-regional plans to support caribou recovery in Alberta. The task force included representatives from First Nations, Métis groups, municipalities, environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs), the forest industry, the energy industry, trappers, motorized recreation groups, and other land-users. This reports presents the recommendations made by the task force to inform the development of a sub-regional plan for the Cold Lake sub-regional area, which includes the Cold Lake caribou range.

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Aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques : protocol manual

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This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques. Based on the wide acceptance of distance sampling methods... More ≫

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This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial ungulate surveys using distance sampling techniques. Based on the wide acceptance of distance sampling methods and the success of earlier studies, Alberta is moving towards implementing distance sampling methods for estimating ungulate population density and abundance.

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Status of the woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in Alberta : update 2010

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This wildlife status report looks at the woodland caribou. The woodland subspecies of the caribou is distributed across the forested and mountainous regions of Canada, including northern and... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the woodland caribou. The woodland subspecies of the caribou is distributed across the forested and mountainous regions of Canada, including northern and west-central Alberta. The woodland caribou is included on the list of species that may be at risk in Alberta. This report summarizes past and ongoing research on woodland caribou ecology in Alberta as a step in updating its status designation. The report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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Caribou Protection Plan guidelines and caribou calving information

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The submission of a caribou protection plan to ESRD is a pre-requisite for exploration and construction activities within zones identified on the ESRD caribou landuse referral map and excluded... More ≫

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The submission of a caribou protection plan to ESRD is a pre-requisite for exploration and construction activities within zones identified on the ESRD caribou landuse referral map and excluded from the scope of the Enhanced Approval Process. the CPP will include all new exploration and construction activities planned for the winter season. If exploration and construction activities are planned for the summer season they may be included in the same CPP, or submitted as a separate CPP prior to the application and approval of summertime exploration and construction activities.

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Aerial ungulate survey protocol manual

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This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial surveys for ungulates in Alberta and, in conjunction with supplementary materials provided in the D‐AUS Safety... More ≫

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This document is intended to serve as a reference for biologists conducting aerial surveys for ungulates in Alberta and, in conjunction with supplementary materials provided in the D‐AUS Safety Protocol, to combine all relevant protocols on aerial survey approaches into a single source.

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Alberta woodland caribou recovery plan, 2004/05-2013/14

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The woodland caribou species is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to achieve self-sustaining woodland caribou herds and maintain the distribution of caribou in... More ≫

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The woodland caribou species is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to achieve self-sustaining woodland caribou herds and maintain the distribution of caribou in Alberta, and to ensure the long-term habitat requirements for woodland caribou are met with Alberta's caribou ranges. The plan provides background information on the woodland caribou, describes the threats facing the species, outlines proposed strategies to address these threats, and presents an action plan that lists priority actions required to maintain and restore the species.

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Status of the woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the woodland caribou. The woodland subspecies of the caribou is distributed across the forested and mountainous regions of Canada, including northern and... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the woodland caribou. The woodland subspecies of the caribou is distributed across the forested and mountainous regions of Canada, including northern and west-central Alberta. The woodland caribou is included on the list of species that may be at risk in Alberta. This report summarizes past and ongoing research on woodland caribou ecology in Alberta as a step in updating its status designation. The report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.

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