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List of Elements in Alberta - ecological communities (tracked communities)

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Listing of tracked ecological communities documented for the province of Alberta. Alberta Conservation Information Management System (ACIMS) is actively collecting information on and processing... More ≫

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Listing of tracked ecological communities documented for the province of Alberta. Alberta Conservation Information Management System (ACIMS) is actively collecting information on and processing Element Occurrences for these communities because they are Elements that current information suggests are rare or of conservation concern due to threats habitats or documented declines.

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Fall walleye index netting at Lac La Biche, Alberta, 2014

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The Fall Walleye Index Netting survey was conducted from September 15-19, 2014. A total of 1,166 fish were caught in this survey representing 8 species. a total of 390 walleye were caught in the... More ≫

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The Fall Walleye Index Netting survey was conducted from September 15-19, 2014. A total of 1,166 fish were caught in this survey representing 8 species. a total of 390 walleye were caught in the 32 nets. The report summarizes the statistics of all the fish caught.

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Species at risk 2014-15 recovery action summary : westslope cutthroat trout

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Presents background information on the westslope cutthroat trout, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the... More ≫

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Presents background information on the westslope cutthroat trout, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the westslope cutthroat trout, strategies being used to reach the recovery goal, a short summary of progress on recent and ongoing recovery actions, and any upcoming actions being considered to aid recovery of the species.

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Species at risk 2014-15 recovery action summary : Ord's kangaroo rat

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Presents background information on the Ord's kangaroo rat, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the Ord's... More ≫

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Presents background information on the Ord's kangaroo rat, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the Ord's kangaroo rat, strategies being used to reach the recovery goal, a short summary of progress on recent and ongoing recovery actions, and any upcoming actions being considered to aid recovery of the species.

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Seed transfer of woody shrubs in Alberta : are current seed zones applicable?

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This report investigates the need for a seed zone map specifically adapted to shrub species. The objectives were to: 1) review literature on life history characteristics of commonly used shrubs... More ≫

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This report investigates the need for a seed zone map specifically adapted to shrub species. The objectives were to: 1) review literature on life history characteristics of commonly used shrubs and compare these characteristics to white spruce, one of the primary species for which seed zones in Alberta were developed; 2) provide an estimate of the current use of shrubs for re-vegetation in Alberta's boreal region; and 3) summarise the business case and methodology for developing a seed zone map for shrubs in Alberta.

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The general status of Alberta wild species

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The 2000 edition of the General Status of Alberta Wild Species represents a substantial improvement in the knowledge base of wild species in Alberta. Preliminary status assessments were prepared... More ≫

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The 2000 edition of the General Status of Alberta Wild Species represents a substantial improvement in the knowledge base of wild species in Alberta. Preliminary status assessments were prepared for 4 735 species of birds, mammals, herpetiles (amphibians and reptiles), freshwater fish, molluscs (gastropods and bivalves), odonates (dragonflies and damselflies), lepidopterans (butterflies and skippers), vascular plants, nonvascular plants and fungi in Alberta. Of these groups, Alberta, along with all other provinces and territories, agreed to report on eight to Environment Canada so that a national evaluation could be undertaken (see Background of the Present General Status Evaluation Exercise). These groups included the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fish, butterflies, orchids and ferns. The status of species in these categories is provided here.

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MULTISAR : a multi-species conservation strategy for species at risk : 2005-2006 report

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The Milk River Basin Species at Risk Conservation Strategy outlines a process by provide appropriate management on critical parts of the landscape to achieve multi-species conservation. Included... More ≫

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The Milk River Basin Species at Risk Conservation Strategy outlines a process by provide appropriate management on critical parts of the landscape to achieve multi-species conservation. Included are a summary of existing information on species at risk, identification of data gaps, results of fish and wildlife inventories from within the project area, and a species selection process. Also included are habitat suitability models for project management species, maps showing habitat distribution throughout the Milk River Basin, descriptions of natural processes within the grassland natural region, and a demonstration of beneficial management practices.

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Population estimates and a survey protocol for ferruginous hawks in Alberta

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The ferruginous hawk is designated a Threatened species under Alberta's Wildlife Act. Recent declines in the ferruginous hawk population in Alberta prompted an evaluation of the current technique... More ≫

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The ferruginous hawk is designated a Threatened species under Alberta's Wildlife Act. Recent declines in the ferruginous hawk population in Alberta prompted an evaluation of the current technique for surveying ferruginous hawks. Recent population estimates have had relatively low precision with confidence intervals ranging from 30-50% of the estimated population. The primary objectives of this paper are to re-evaluate the ferruginous hawk population estimate by stratifying the sample units using the native prairie vegetation baseline inventory data, and to develop a standardised protocol for monitoring population trends of ferruginous hawk in Alberta.

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Northern leopard frog recovery program : year 5 (2003)

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Through the first five years of the northern leopard frog reintroduction program, nearly 12,000 leopard frogs have been captive-reared at the Raven Brood Trout Station and released into habitats... More ≫

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Through the first five years of the northern leopard frog reintroduction program, nearly 12,000 leopard frogs have been captive-reared at the Raven Brood Trout Station and released into habitats within the historical range of the species. Of these 12,000 leopard frogs, approximately 7,700 frogs have been released into the upper headwaters of the Red Deer River near Caroline. Over a three-year period beginning in 2001, 2,845 frogs have been released at a site along the North Saskatchewan River near Rocky Mountain House and over a two-year period beginning in 2002, 1,310 frogs have been released at a Ducks Unlimited property near Red Deer. Confirmed leopard frog observations in 2001, 2002 and 2003 as well as evidence of breeding activity in 2002 show some evidence of the preliminary success of the project at the Caroline release site. With the exception of two unconfirmed leopard frog observations in 2001 at the North Saskatchewan River release site, no other observations have been...

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The status of Alberta wildlife

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the 1996 edition of the Status of Alberta Wildlife represents a substantial improvement in the knowledge base of wild species in Alberta. A total of 483 species of birds, mammals, amphibians,... More ≫

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the 1996 edition of the Status of Alberta Wildlife represents a substantial improvement in the knowledge base of wild species in Alberta. A total of 483 species of birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles species have been the subject of research for this edition.

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