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Survey of the odonate fauna in Caribou Mountains Wildland Park

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Caribou Mountains Wildland Park, within the Subarctic Subregion, was the focus of an odonate survey in the summer of 2003. The Subregion where this wildland park is located contains numerous... More ≫

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Caribou Mountains Wildland Park, within the Subarctic Subregion, was the focus of an odonate survey in the summer of 2003. The Subregion where this wildland park is located contains numerous muskeg ponds, streams and lake habitats. The purpose of the survey was to provide an annotated summary of some of the odonate species that occur in the park, including notes on such parameters as relative abundance, distribution patterns, range extensions and any other relevant biological or behavioral information. The information obtained contributes towards an increased understanding of the odonate fauna found within this wildland park but also within the broader context of Alberta.

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The Grassland Natural Region of Alberta [draft]

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This draft report was prepared by staff of Environmental Protection and has not undergone review by professionals in the fields of protected areas, natural history and prairie conservation. This... More ≫

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This draft report was prepared by staff of Environmental Protection and has not undergone review by professionals in the fields of protected areas, natural history and prairie conservation. This report discusses the Grassland Natural Region and focuses on Crown land. Chapter 1.1 provides background information on the reasons why this report was prepared. Chapter 1.2 presents a brief biophysical perspective of the grassland biome in North America and in Canada, with more detailed information for Alberta. Chapter 1.3 provides an historical perspective and Chapter 1.4 discusses the resulting amount of grassland remaining. Detailed information on ongoing fragmentation of grassland ecosystems through linear disturbances is presented in Chapter 1.5. Chapters 1.6 and 1.7 review the results of historical trends on grassland species.

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