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Long-billed curlew conservation management plan 2010-2015

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The long-billed curlew is the largest member of the sandpiper family and is distinguishable by its long downward curved bill and large size. It has been designated a Species of Special Concern in... More ≫

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The long-billed curlew is the largest member of the sandpiper family and is distinguishable by its long downward curved bill and large size. It has been designated a Species of Special Concern in Alberta and Canada due to the contraction of its range and small, possibly declining, population. Habitat alteration is the primary threat to this species. This plan provides background information on the species and outlines a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goal of maintaining the current distribution and population of long-billed curlew in Alberta. Conservation management plans are developed for Species of Special Concern in Alberta, to provide guidance for land and resource management decisions that affect the species and their habitat. They are intended to be a resource tool for provincial and regional fish and wildlife, land and resource management staff.

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Sprague's pipit conservation management plan 2010-2015

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The Sprague's pipit is a small, ground-nesting songbird which, in Alberta, is found almost exclusively on native prairie. The bird is designated a Species of Special Concern in Alberta due to its... More ≫

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The Sprague's pipit is a small, ground-nesting songbird which, in Alberta, is found almost exclusively on native prairie. The bird is designated a Species of Special Concern in Alberta due to its large historic population decline and potential for continuing habitat alteration. This plan provides background information on the species and outlines a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goals of returning Sprague's pipit populations to the mean abundance levels between 1980 and 1989, and conserving and maintaining remaining native prairie within the historic range of the species in Alberta. Conservation management plans are developed for Species of Special Concern in Alberta, to provide guidance for land and resource management decisions that affect the species and their habitat. They are intended to be a resource tool for provincial and regional fish and wildlife, land and resource management staff.

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Harlequin duck conservation management plan 2010-2015

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The harlequin duck is a sea duck that comes to Alberta to breed in the mountains and foothills, nesting along swiftly-flowing clear mountain streams where there is suitable nesting cover. It has... More ≫

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The harlequin duck is a sea duck that comes to Alberta to breed in the mountains and foothills, nesting along swiftly-flowing clear mountain streams where there is suitable nesting cover. It has been designated a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because it has narrow breeding habit requirements, a relatively small population size, and is sensitive to disturbance during breeding. This plan provides background information on the species and outlines a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goal of maintaining the current distribution and occupation of breeding streams of harlequin ducks in Alberta. Conservation management plans are developed for Species of Special Concern in Alberta, to provide guidance for land and resource management decisions that affect the species and their habitat. They are intended to be a resource tool for provincial and regional fish and wildlife, land and resource management staff.

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Alberta piping plover recovery plan 2010-2020

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The piping plover, a small shorebird that breeds on sand or gravel beaches on the Atlantic cost, Great Lakes and Great Plains, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. In Alberta, piping plovers have... More ≫

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The piping plover, a small shorebird that breeds on sand or gravel beaches on the Atlantic cost, Great Lakes and Great Plains, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. In Alberta, piping plovers have been reported from at least 86 lakes in the southern half of the province. The goal of this recovery plan is to achieve a well-distributed, long-term average population of 300 individual piping plovers with their historical range in the province. The plan provides background information on the piping plover, 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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Alberta ferruginous hawk recovery plan 2009-2014

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The ferruginous hawk, a migratory bird of prey which occurs exclusively in North America, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to achieve a viable, self-sustaining... More ≫

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The ferruginous hawk, a migratory bird of prey which occurs exclusively in North America, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to achieve a viable, self-sustaining ferruginous hawk population distributed across suitable habitat in Alberta's Grassland Natural Region through maintenance and/or enhancement of a functional prairie ecosystem. The plan provides background information on the ferruginous hawk, 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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Alberta peregrine falcon recovery plan 2004-2010

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The peregrine falcon, a migratory bird of prey once listed as Endangered, is now listed as Threatened in Alberta in recognition of an increasing population and demonstrated improvements in... More ≫

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The peregrine falcon, a migratory bird of prey once listed as Endangered, is now listed as Threatened in Alberta in recognition of an increasing population and demonstrated improvements in reproductive performance. The goals of this recovery plan include the attainment of a well-distributed, average population of 70 territorial pairs of peregrine falcons in Alberta by 2010. The plan provides background information on the peregrine falcon, 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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