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Western small-footed bat conservation management plan [2020]

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The western small-footed bat is a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because it has a small range within the province, is found in a limited number of locations, and there is potential for its... More ≫

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The western small-footed bat is a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because it has a small range within the province, is found in a limited number of locations, and there is potential for its habitat to decline. Conservation management plans are developed for Species of Special Concern as internal guidance documents for land and resource management decisions that affect the species and their habitat. They include background information including species biology, threats to species and habitat, and inventory/monitoring history.

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Alberta peregrine falcon recovery plan [DRAFT]

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The peregrine falcon, a migratory bird of prey once listed as Endangered, is now listed as Threatened in Alberta in recognition of an increasing population and demonstrated improvements in... More ≫

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The peregrine falcon, a migratory bird of prey once listed as Endangered, is now listed as Threatened in Alberta in recognition of an increasing population and demonstrated improvements in reproductive performance. The goals of this recovery plan include the attainment of a well-distributed, average population of 70 territorial pairs of peregrine falcons in Alberta by 2010. The DRAFT recovery plan outlines the associated outcome, progress measure and recovery action for each strategy.

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Status of the prairie falcon (Falco mexicanus) in Alberta : update 2018

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This wildlife status report provides a comprehensive summary of the prairie falcon and is intended to be useful to those managing populations of the species and its habitat. The prairie falcon is... More ≫

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This wildlife status report provides a comprehensive summary of the prairie falcon and is intended to be useful to those managing populations of the species and its habitat. The prairie falcon is a large, pale brown raptor that occupies the arid hills and grasslands of western North America. In Alberta, the core of the species' breeding habitat is located south of Red Deer, along the Bow, Red Deer, Milk, South Saskatchewan, and Oldman rivers and their tributaries. The prairie falcon was identified as a Species of Special Concern in Alberta in 2003, mostly because of its small population size.

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Distribution and abundance of the western grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) in Alberta : an update

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This is a compilation of previously-documented and newly-discovered records of the western grebe in Alberta through 2016. The report greatly expands the number of lakes known to be occupied during... More ≫

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This is a compilation of previously-documented and newly-discovered records of the western grebe in Alberta through 2016. The report greatly expands the number of lakes known to be occupied during the breeding season to 318, from a previous estimate of 80. The report suggests that western grebes are more abundant and widespread in Alberta than previously thought, and that the current status of "threatened" may require re-evaluation.

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Wildlife directive for Alberta solar energy projects

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The Wildlife Directive for Alberta Solar Energy Projects reviews the impacts that solar energy developments can have on wildlife, both directly and indirectly. Through a series of standards and... More ≫

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The Wildlife Directive for Alberta Solar Energy Projects reviews the impacts that solar energy developments can have on wildlife, both directly and indirectly. Through a series of standards and best management practices, proponents can use the Directive to navigate their way through the planning, constructing and operating phases of their projects to ensure they are minimizing or eliminating the impacts on Alberta’s wildlife population and habitats. The Directive is an update of the Wildlife Guideline for Alberta Solar Energy Projects (2016) and was developed in consultation with industry and appropriate stakeholders.

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Status of the Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) in Alberta : update 2015

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This wildlife status report looks at the Arctic grayling, a cold-water species of fish found in boreal and foothills streams in the Athabasca, Peace and Hay river drainages. The Arctic grayling is... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the Arctic grayling, a cold-water species of fish found in boreal and foothills streams in the Athabasca, Peace and Hay river drainages. The Arctic grayling is currently considered a Species of Special Concern in 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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Survey of the Lepidoptera of Dinosaur Provincial Park

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Alberta Lepidoptera Inventories are initiated by both the Alberta Government and members of the Alberta Lepidopterist Guild (ALG) who are working together to document all species found in... More ≫

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Alberta Lepidoptera Inventories are initiated by both the Alberta Government and members of the Alberta Lepidopterist Guild (ALG) who are working together to document all species found in Alberta’s Parks and Protected Areas. Resulting species lists are used by personnel in resource management planning. This report summaries all species that have been documented in Dinosaur Provincial Park. A total of 17 families and 267 species were collected in the park, including 16 three that have a provincial Species Conservation Rank of S1 and 13 that have a rank of S2.

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Survey of Lepidoptera of the Wainwright Dunes Ecological Reserve

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This report is a summary of all Lepidoptera species that are known from the Wainwright Dunes Ecological Reserve. A total of 22 families and 309 species were collected in Wainwright Dunes... More ≫

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This report is a summary of all Lepidoptera species that are known from the Wainwright Dunes Ecological Reserve. A total of 22 families and 309 species were collected in Wainwright Dunes Ecological Reserve including two that are provincially ranked as S1 and seven as S2.

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Survey of the Lepidoptera of Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

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This report is a summary of all lepidoptera species that are known from Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park. A total of 23 families and 354 species were collected in Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park... More ≫

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This report is a summary of all lepidoptera species that are known from Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park. A total of 23 families and 354 species were collected in Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park including 11 that are provincially ranked as S1 and 22 as S2.

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Long-billed curlew conservation management plan [2017]

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The long-billed curlew is the largest member of the sandpiper family and is distinguishable by its long downward curved bill and large size. It has been designated a Species of Special Concern in... More ≫

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The long-billed curlew is the largest member of the sandpiper family and is distinguishable by its long downward curved bill and large size. It has been designated a Species of Special Concern in Alberta and Canada due to the contraction of its range and small, possibly declining, population. Habitat alteration is the primary threat to this species. This plan provides background information on the species and outlines a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goal of maintaining the current distribution and population of long-billed curlew in Alberta. Conservation management plans are developed for Species of Special Concern in Alberta, to provide guidance for land and resource management decisions that affect the species and their habitat. They are intended to be a resource tool for provincial and regional fish and wildlife, land and resource management staff.

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