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Recommended land use guidelines for protection of selected wildlife species and habitat within grassland and parkland natural regions of Alberta [final report]

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These guidelines are designed to help land users minimize, or avoid, potential adverse effects on selected wildlife and wildlife resources when conducting activities on public and private lands... More ≫

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These guidelines are designed to help land users minimize, or avoid, potential adverse effects on selected wildlife and wildlife resources when conducting activities on public and private lands within the Grassland and Parkland natural regions of Alberta. The guidelines should be applied with judgment that considers the specific physical and vegetative characteristics of the site, the types of existing land use at the site, and the types of land use proposed by the development.

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Alberta Porsild's bryum recovery plan 2011-2016

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Porsild's bryum is a disjunct moss found in British Columbia, Alberta, Newfoundland and Nunavut. In Alberta, where it is listed as Endangered, it is found in 12 small subpopulations in the Rockies... More ≫

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Porsild's bryum is a disjunct moss found in British Columbia, Alberta, Newfoundland and Nunavut. In Alberta, where it is listed as Endangered, it is found in 12 small subpopulations in the Rockies from Kananaskis to Willmore Wilderness Park. The goal of this recovery plan is to ensure long-term persistence of all current natural populations of Porsild's bryum, and maintain population size at all sites within its Alberta range. The plan provides background information on Porsild's bryum, 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 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 western silvery minnow recovery plan 2008-2013

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The western silvery minnow, a small fish species native to large plains streams in northwestern North America, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to protect and... More ≫

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The western silvery minnow, a small fish species native to large plains streams in northwestern North America, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to protect and maintain a self-sustaining population of western silvery minnow within its current range in the Milk River. The plan provides background information on the western silvery minnow, 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 grizzly bear recovery plan 2008-2013

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Grizzly bears, which once ranged throughout Alberta, are currently found in the Rocky Mountains and foothills, as far south as the United States border, and in the boreal forest from the British... More ≫

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Grizzly bears, which once ranged throughout Alberta, are currently found in the Rocky Mountains and foothills, as far south as the United States border, and in the boreal forest from the British Columbia border to as far east as High Level, Peace River, Red Earth, and Slave Lake. The grizzly bear is considered a species that may be at risk of extinction or extirpation at the general status level. The goal of this recovery plan is to restore, and ensure the long-term viability of, a self-sustaining grizzly bear population in Alberta. The plan provides background information on grizzly bears, 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 swift fox recovery plan 2006-2011

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The swift fox, a small fox identified by its long black-tipped tails and black facial spots and which used to range widely across the Canadian prairies, is now listed as Endangered in Canada and... More ≫

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The swift fox, a small fox identified by its long black-tipped tails and black facial spots and which used to range widely across the Canadian prairies, is now listed as Endangered in Canada and in Alberta. The goals of this recovery plan include the enhancement and maintenance of habitat for swift foxes to satisfy life cycle requirements and the reduction of swift fox mortality from disease and human-related causes. The plan provides background information on the Alberta Swift Fox, 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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Recovery plan for soapweed and yucca moth in Alberta 2006-2011

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Soapweed and yucca moths have both been listed as Endangered in Alberta. Soapweeds (commonly known as yucca) and yucca moths have an obligate mutual relationship such that neither species can... More ≫

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Soapweed and yucca moths have both been listed as Endangered in Alberta. Soapweeds (commonly known as yucca) and yucca moths have an obligate mutual relationship such that neither species can survive without the other. This plan provides background information on both species, describes the threats facing both, outlines proposed strategies to address these threats, and presents an action plan that lists priority actions required to maintain and recover the two species.

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Alberta northern leopard frog recovery plan 2005-2010

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The northern leopard frog, once locally abundant in the Grassland, Foothills and Parkland natural regions of central and southern Alberta and in the extreme northeastern region of the province, is... More ≫

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The northern leopard frog, once locally abundant in the Grassland, Foothills and Parkland natural regions of central and southern Alberta and in the extreme northeastern region of the province, is now listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of the recovery plan is to achieve well-distributed and self-sustaining populations of the northern leopard frog throughout their historical range in Alberta. The plan provides background information on the frog, 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 recover the species.

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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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