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Species at risk 2014-15 recovery action summary : western spiderwort

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

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Presents background information on the western spiderwort, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the western spiderwort, 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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Alberta limber pine recovery plan 2014-2019

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Limber pine, a slow-growing, long-lived species of pine which grows in the Montane and lower Supalpine natural subregions of western Alberta, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The goal of this... More ≫

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Limber pine, a slow-growing, long-lived species of pine which grows in the Montane and lower Supalpine natural subregions of western Alberta, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to conserve existing populations and habitat while restoring populations across the species' current and historical provincial range in sufficient numbers to continue functioning in its ecological role. The plan provides background information on the limber pine, 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 conservation information management system ecological community tracking list

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Natural ecological communities are defined as recurring assemblages of plant species; the species occurring together because they respond similarly to a variety of site attributes (Grossman et al... More ≫

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Natural ecological communities are defined as recurring assemblages of plant species; the species occurring together because they respond similarly to a variety of site attributes (Grossman et al 1994). The species that make up the assemblage often show an affinity or association with each other (Kent and Coker 1992). To develop an initial tracking list of natural ecological community elements, publications describing vegetation in Alberta were reviewed and discussions were held with knowledgeable individuals. Community types that have been described as 'unusual', 'uncommon', 'of limited extent' or 'encountered infrequently' by vegetation experts were considered for inclusion on the Ecological Community Tracking List. Community types that have been described as 'in decline' or 'threatened' by vegetation experts were also considered for inclusion. Only natural communities were considered. The assistance many individuals in developing this tracking and watch list is gratefully...

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Species at risk 2013-14 recovery action summary : Porsild's bryum

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

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Presents background information on the Porsild's bryum, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the Porsild's bryum, 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 2013-14 recovery action summary : tiny cryptantha

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

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Presents background information on the tiny cryptantha, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the tiny cryptantha, 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 2013-14 recovery action summary : small-flowered sand-verbena

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Presents background information on the small-flowered sand-verbena, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for... More ≫

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Presents background information on the small-flowered sand-verbena, including its risk category and where it can be found in Alberta. Lists the recovery plan in effect and the recovery goal for the small-flowered sand-verbena, 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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Analysis of habitat requirements for Porsild's bryum (Haplodontium macrocarpum [Hooker] Spence) in Alberta

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Porsild's bryum is a small moss that is naturally rare and widely scattered throughout the northern hemisphere. In Canada, there are a total of 17 known populations with six of these occurring in... More ≫

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Porsild's bryum is a small moss that is naturally rare and widely scattered throughout the northern hemisphere. In Canada, there are a total of 17 known populations with six of these occurring in Alberta. The Alberta Porsild's Bryum Recovery Plan identifies actions required to maintain or restore the current provincial status of the species. This report was commissioned to analyze habitat, substrate, and hydrological data collected from several Porsild's bryum populations and subpopulations in Alberta, and to interpret the findings as they relate to the goals and objectives of the provincial recovery plan for the species.

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Alberta western spiderwort recovery plan 2012-2022

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Western spiderwort, an herbaceous perennial flowering plant native to sand dune habitats and found in Alberta at only one location in the extreme southeast corner of the province, is listed as... More ≫

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Western spiderwort, an herbaceous perennial flowering plant native to sand dune habitats and found in Alberta at only one location in the extreme southeast corner of the province, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to maintain the existing habitat and distribution of western spiderwort, and to maintain a naturally, self-sustaining population of western spiderwort in Alberta. The plan provides background information on the plant, 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 soapweed and yucca moth recovery plan 2012-2022

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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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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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