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Species at risk 2012-13 recovery action summary : trumpeter swan

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

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Presents background information on the trumpeter swan, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the trumpeter swan, 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 2012-13 recovery action summary : short-horned lizard

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Presents background information on the short-horned lizard, 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 short-horned lizard, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the short-horned lizard, 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 2012-13 recovery action summary : greater sage grouse

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Presents background information on the greater sage-grouse, 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 greater sage-grouse, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the greater sage-grouse, 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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Criteria and rating scale for ranking the general status of all wild species : general status of Alberta wild species

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In this evaluation, all relevant current data, information, and knowledge available were summarized for vertebrate, selected invertebrate, and vascular plant species in Alberta using seven key... More ≫

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In this evaluation, all relevant current data, information, and knowledge available were summarized for vertebrate, selected invertebrate, and vascular plant species in Alberta using seven key criteria as follows: Population size; Number of occurrences; Distribution. Trend in population size; Trend in distribution; Threats to population; Threats to habitat. Each criterion was rated on a scale of "A" to "D," in which "A" is of the most concern and "D" the least.

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Definitions of general status categories : general status of Alberta wild species

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General status evaluation process that is used in Alberta provides an initial assessment of wild species as to whether they are: - "At Risk" of extinction ; - "May Be At Risk" of extinction; -... More ≫

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General status evaluation process that is used in Alberta provides an initial assessment of wild species as to whether they are: - "At Risk" of extinction ; - "May Be At Risk" of extinction; - "Sensitive" to human activities or natural events; - Considered "Secure" .

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Alberta's species at risk : northern leopard frog

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This printable brochure provides information about the northern leopard frog, which has been designated as a "threatened" species in Alberta. This designation is used to bring immediate attention... More ≫

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This printable brochure provides information about the northern leopard frog, which has been designated as a "threatened" species in Alberta. This designation is used to bring immediate attention to any species that is at serious risk of becoming "endangered" if limiting factors are not reversed. Like other species at risk in the province, northern leopard frogs are actively managed to ensure that viable populations will remain in the province.

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Swift fox (vulpus velox) endangered

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Provides information on the Swift fox, including a general description of the species, its distribution in Alberta, habitat, an estimate of its population size, threats to its habitat and... More ≫

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Provides information on the Swift fox, including a general description of the species, its distribution in Alberta, habitat, an estimate of its population size, threats to its habitat and survival, management issues, and what the public can do to help ensure the survival of the species.

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Prairie rattlesnake

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Provides information on the prairie rattlesnake, including a general description of the species, its distribution in Alberta, habitat, an estimate of its population size, threats to its habitat... More ≫

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Provides information on the prairie rattlesnake, including a general description of the species, its distribution in Alberta, habitat, an estimate of its population size, threats to its habitat and survival, management issues, and what the public can do to help ensure the survival of the species.

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Sprague's pipit (Anthus spragueii) : species of special concern

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Provides information on the Sprague's pipit, including a general description of the species, its distribution in Alberta, habitat, an estimate of its population size, threats to its habitat and... More ≫

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Provides information on the Sprague's pipit, including a general description of the species, its distribution in Alberta, habitat, an estimate of its population size, threats to its habitat and survival, management issues, and what the public can do to help ensure the survival of the species.

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Long-toed salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) : species of special concern

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Provides information on the long-toed salamander, including a general description of the species, its distribution in Alberta, habitat, an estimate of its population size, threats to its habitat... More ≫

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Provides information on the long-toed salamander, including a general description of the species, its distribution in Alberta, habitat, an estimate of its population size, threats to its habitat and survival, management issues, and what the public can do to help ensure the survival of the species.

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