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Addendum to the grizzly bear recovery plan

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This document is an addendum to the Alberta Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan. Presented here are updates to Tables 1, 2, and 3 as well as Figures 2 and 3. Environment and Parks will continue to... More ≫

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This document is an addendum to the Alberta Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan. Presented here are updates to Tables 1, 2, and 3 as well as Figures 2 and 3. Environment and Parks will continue to provide information regarding the current status of grizzly bears in Alberta as it becomes available.

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Engagement and response summary : grizzly bear recovery plan

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Communicates results received during a public survey of the draft grizzly bear recovery plan and how the results were incorporated into the final draft.

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Alberta grizzly bear recovery plan

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This is the recovery plan for the grizzly bear, which was listed as a Threatened species by the province of Alberta in 2010. It includes a situational analysis, threats assessment, recovery goals... More ≫

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This is the recovery plan for the grizzly bear, which was listed as a Threatened species by the province of Alberta in 2010. It includes a situational analysis, threats assessment, recovery goals and objectives, and strategies and actions to recover the species.

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The BearSmart guide to playing safely in bear and cougar country

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Information on bear safety, including how to identify grizzly and black bears, how to prevent trouble with bears, how to respond to a bear encounter, and information on bear deterrents (bear spray... More ≫

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Information on bear safety, including how to identify grizzly and black bears, how to prevent trouble with bears, how to respond to a bear encounter, and information on bear deterrents (bear spray and noisemakers). Also includes a section on cougars and cougar safety.

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Alberta BearSmart and Alberta’s fire lookouts

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One hundred and twenty-seven wildfire lookout sites are located throughout Alberta’s boreal forest and along the Rocky Mountains. Each site is staffed by a lookout observer whose job is to watch... More ≫

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One hundred and twenty-seven wildfire lookout sites are located throughout Alberta’s boreal forest and along the Rocky Mountains. Each site is staffed by a lookout observer whose job is to watch for wildfire all day, each day, generally from April to October. To help prevent conflict with bears, Wildfire staff with Agriculture and Forestry have adopted a number of Alberta BearSmart recommendations for many of their sites, key amongst them is the installation of electric fencing.

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Management plan for black bears in Alberta [2016]

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This plan outlines goals, objectives and management strategies for the future conservation and use of black bears in Alberta. It also reviews the biology of black bears, as well as their history... More ≫

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This plan outlines goals, objectives and management strategies for the future conservation and use of black bears in Alberta. It also reviews the biology of black bears, as well as their history and management in Alberta.

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Grizzly bear conservation in Alberta : management activities and recovery implementation

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In June 2010, the Government of Alberta officially declared grizzly bears a threatened species under Alberta's Wildlife Act. The management of grizzly bears is currently guided by the Alberta... More ≫

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In June 2010, the Government of Alberta officially declared grizzly bears a threatened species under Alberta's Wildlife Act. The management of grizzly bears is currently guided by the Alberta Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan, which recommends several strategies to ensure the long-term viability of grizzly bears in the province. This report summarizes the grizzly bear conservation and management activities conducted in 2013 and describes the progress the Government of Alberta has made in implementing the recovery plan.

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Species at risk 2012-13 recovery action summary : grizzly bear

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

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Presents background information on the grizzly bear, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the grizzly bear, 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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Bears and residents

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Alberta is home to approximate 40,000 black bears and 700 grizzly bears. Black bear populations are secure and are managed using public hunting seasons. Grizzly bears were listed as 'threatened'... More ≫

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Alberta is home to approximate 40,000 black bears and 700 grizzly bears. Black bear populations are secure and are managed using public hunting seasons. Grizzly bears were listed as 'threatened' in 2010 and their management is currently guided by a recovery plan. Recovery efforts are focused on reducing human-bear conflicts and human-caused mortalities of grizzly bears.

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Status of the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) in Alberta : update 2010

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This wildlife status report looks at the grizzly bear, whose current range in Alberta includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Region, as well as portions of the Foothill Natural Region and the Central... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the grizzly bear, whose current range in Alberta includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Region, as well as portions of the Foothill Natural Region and the Central Mixedwood subregion of the Boreal Forest Natural Region in west-central and northwestern Alberta. This 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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