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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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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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Maintenance and recovery plan for western blue flag (Iris missouriensis) in Canada

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The western blue flag is listed as Threatened in Alberta. The plan provides background information on the plant, describes the threats facing the species, outlines proposed strategies to address... More ≫

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The western blue flag is listed as Threatened 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 recover the species.

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