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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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Alberta tiny cryptantha recovery plan 2012-2017

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The tiny cryptantha, a small annual herb in the Borage family, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. This designation was based on the small area of occupancy of species in the province, and its... More ≫

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The tiny cryptantha, a small annual herb in the Borage family, is listed as Threatened in Alberta. This designation was based on the small area of occupancy of species in the province, and its small and possibly declining provincial population. The goal of the recovery plan is to maintain the existing habitat and distribution of tiny cryptantha and to maintain a viable self-sustaining population of the species in Alberta. This recovery plan provides background information on the tiny cryptantha, 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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Status of the tiny cryptanthe (Cryptantha minima) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the tiny cryptanthe. Also known as small cryptanthe and little cat's-eye, it is an annual vascular plant species found in semi-arid grasslands of the great... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the tiny cryptanthe. Also known as small cryptanthe and little cat's-eye, it is an annual vascular plant species found in semi-arid grasslands of the great plans of western North America. Its known range in Canada is in the dry mixedgrass prairie of southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan, and it is included on on the list of species that may be at risk 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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