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Translocation of greater sage-grouse from Montana to Alberta : 2011-2013 progress report

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In 2008, a collaborative project was initiated between Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Alberta Environment and Parks to augment the remaining Canadian population of Greater sage-grouse in... More ≫

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In 2008, a collaborative project was initiated between Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Alberta Environment and Parks to augment the remaining Canadian population of Greater sage-grouse in southeastern Alberta. Over a two year period (2011-2012) 41 sage-grouse were captured in Montana and translocated to Alberta. These birds were monitored remotely through the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) Platform Transmitter Terminals (PTTs). This report presents results of the project to date.

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Alberta greater sage-grouse recovery plan 2013-2018

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The greater sage-grouse, the largest species of grouse in North America, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The goals of this recovery plan are to enhance and maintain habitat for the greater... More ≫

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The greater sage-grouse, the largest species of grouse in North America, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The goals of this recovery plan are to enhance and maintain habitat for the greater sage-grouse and to achieve recovery of the species to a level that provides for sustainable recreational viewing and hunting. The plan provides background information on the greater sage-grouse, 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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Alberta greater sage-grouse avian predator survey

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A greater sage-grouse avian predator monitoring survey was needed to provide information on distribution, habitat associations, and baseline populations prior to initiation of a sage-grouse... More ≫

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A greater sage-grouse avian predator monitoring survey was needed to provide information on distribution, habitat associations, and baseline populations prior to initiation of a sage-grouse predator management program. The survey is designed for repeating in subsequent years once predator management is underway, thereby providing a potential measure of program effectiveness. This report describes the avian predator monitoring protocol and results of the 2013 survey. The survey area is within the current Alberta sage-grouse range, an area of ~3800 km in in the extreme south-eastern corner of the province. The monitoring protocol was designed for collection of data on avian predators, particularly corvids (American crows, black-billed magpies, common ravens). A systematic roadside survey was designed using a series of point samples contributing to a continuous observation zone along a series of 19 road-based transects, each of 10 kilometers length.

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Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) monitoring in southeast Alberta : 1968-2012

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Greater sage-grouse populations in Canada have declined by at least 80 per cent from historical levels. Threats to the Alberta population of sage-grouse include agricultural activities,... More ≫

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Greater sage-grouse populations in Canada have declined by at least 80 per cent from historical levels. Threats to the Alberta population of sage-grouse include agricultural activities, development in the energy sector, road and power line development, increasing predator populations and disease. Consistent monitoring is important so that population trends can be compared between years and linked to landscape activities. The objective of this report is to compile population monitoring efforts and corresponding methodologies that have been conducted and developed in Alberta since 1968 in order to provide an indication of trend for population decline.

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Developing a habitat-based population viability model for greater sage-grouse in southeastern Alberta : 2001 report

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The greater sage-grouse population has declined dramatically over 30 years prior to 2000. Previous research suggests that the decline is a result of poor recruitment. Low levels of recruitment... More ≫

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The greater sage-grouse population has declined dramatically over 30 years prior to 2000. Previous research suggests that the decline is a result of poor recruitment. Low levels of recruitment appear to be linked to poor chick survival as a result of limited mesic sites important for brood rearing habitat. Due to the inaccuracies of brood flushing counts and the limits of technology to produce transmitters small enough for chicks, it has been difficult to accurately assess and understand chick survival. A previous population model developed from data gathered in 1998 and 1999 suggested that the population would continue to decrease in 2001, and this was corroborated by findings. However, in 2001, nest success and chick survival were both lower than values used to build the model and suggested that the population would likely decrease even further in 2002. Habitat use and selection at nest sites, brood-rearing locations and summer loafing sites were all assessed in order to obtain a...

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Assessing chick survival of sage-grouse in Canada : final project report for 2000

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The Alberta greater sage-grouse population has declined significantly over the last thirty years prior to 2000. Previous research suggested that the population has declined as a result of poor... More ≫

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The Alberta greater sage-grouse population has declined significantly over the last thirty years prior to 2000. Previous research suggested that the population has declined as a result of poor recruitment. Low levels of recruitment appear to be linked to poor chick survival. Due to the inaccuracies of brood flushing counts, and the limits of technology to produce transmitters small enough for chicks, it has been difficult to accurately assess and understand chick survival. A count of grouse in 2000 indicates that, contrary to modelling, the population remained relatively stable. While sample sizes were small, measures of productivity in 2000 were quite low compared to previous years, suggesting a better understanding of the variability in the parameters in the model is needed. A 2-stage pilot experiment, focusing on attaching transmitters to sage-grouse chicks, was also conducted. The transmitters did not appear to harm the chicks at all, and this technique appears to be a viable...

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Status of the sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) in Alberta

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This wildlife status report looks at the sage grouse, the largest species of grouse in North America and listed as endangered in Alberta. As a result of the loss of the native sagebrush... More ≫

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This wildlife status report looks at the sage grouse, the largest species of grouse in North America and listed as endangered in Alberta. As a result of the loss of the native sagebrush grasslands, the range of the sage grouse in North America has decreased by over 50 per cent during the 20th century. The sage grouse is listed as a threatened species in Canada and as 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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