https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?tags=wildlife+habitatOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-19T01:13:10.816158+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: ''https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/51245adc-ebcd-4f23-ba34-b7160fb04b5aStatus of the wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) in Alberta [2001]2023-11-21T17:31:11.427261+00:00This wildlife status report looks at the wood bison, the largest terrestrial mammal in North America. Originally scattered in small, non-migratory herds from northern Alberta to Alaska, hunting nearly eliminated the wood bison at the end of the 19th century. Reintroduction efforts have recently been undertaken in northern Canada, including one location in Alberta near Assumption, known as the Hay-Zama herd. In Alberta, the wood bison is considered At Risk, and bison are also listed as Endangered under Alberta's Wildlife Act. This report summarizes the history and ecology of the wood bison, causes for its decline, current pressures, recovery and conservation efforts, and its current status in Alberta. It 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.2016-03-02T18:19:59.375718+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/05cdc28e-5fbf-4906-9adf-eefbb26a2d1eStatus of the woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in Alberta : update 20102023-11-21T17:36:53.524756+00:00Sustainable Resource Development (2001-2006, 2006-2013)This wildlife status report looks at the woodland caribou. The woodland subspecies of the caribou is distributed across the forested and mountainous regions of Canada, including northern and west-central Alberta. The woodland caribou is included on the list of species that may be at risk in Alberta. This report summarizes past and ongoing research on woodland caribou ecology in Alberta as a step in updating its status designation. The 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.2015-05-13T15:00:00.866637+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/4f36482b-d326-4ba0-a623-37211aa4492eSurvey of colonial nesting birds and lakeshore habitats in northeast Alberta2023-11-21T20:46:08.683539+00:00The potential impacts on colonial nesting species and other waterbirds need to be addressed in light of increased industrial development, agricultural activity and modern recreational opportunities within the northeast region of Alberta. Long-term monitoring and the assessment of species occurrence, productivity, and behaviour on a sample of lakes are key to determining the effects of habitat loss and alteration. In 2003, we monitored a large sample of lakes using a combination of aerial and boat survey techniques. We continued observations of previously surveyed lakes to delineate population trends, and began detailed analyses of lakeshore habitat. Nest counts, especially of Western and Eared Grebes, supplemented our knowledge of populations potentially at risk of decline due to human activities. We discovered that while some species were increasing in occurrence throughout the region, such as Double-crested Cormorants, others such as Western Grebes were less productive and occurred at lower numbers than historic levels. Overall, the species richness of waterbirds in the region was high, and indicated several lakes deserving of management attention including special signage and lakeshore protection. Continued monitoring of colonial species, other waterbirds, and their habitat is recommended.2015-08-05T20:59:13.114413+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/bb547ac3-5ff4-44ad-8ead-ab14dd736d69The Southern headwaters at risk project : a multi-species conservation strategy for the headwaters of the Oldman River. Volume 3 : landscape management - selection and recommendations2023-12-22T21:46:31.623940+00:00The Southern Headwaters at Risk Project, or SHARP, is a multi-species approach to the management and conservation of species at risk in the headwater region of the Oldman River in Southwestern Alberta. This publication, part of a five-volume set which provides in-depth information about the project, outlines the landscape management unit selection process and provides management recommendations to apply at the landscape level and at the management unit level.2018-01-05T22:45:58.755516+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/bfc8f76b-3450-427e-9212-251023054aeaThe Southern headwaters at risk project : a multi-species conservation strategy for the headwaters of the Oldman River. Volume 1 : introduction and natural processes2023-12-22T21:58:36.862791+00:00The Southern Headwaters at Risk Project, or SHARP, is a multi-species approach to the management and conservation of species at risk in the headwater region of the Oldman River in Southwestern Alberta. This publication, part of a five-volume set which provides in-depth information about the project, introduces the project and presents the most important natural processes and their ecological functions in the area.2018-01-05T22:38:18.878138+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/969dc4db-b570-4880-8561-5a3c1ed12932The Southern headwaters at risk project : a multi-species conservation strategy for the headwaters of the Oldman River. Volume 2 : species selection and habitat suitability index models2023-12-22T21:58:55.906752+00:00The Southern Headwaters at Risk Project, or SHARP, is a multi-species approach to the management and conservation of species at risk in the headwater region of the Oldman River in Southwestern Alberta. This publication, part of a five-volume set which provides in-depth information about the project, examines the species selection process and the habitat suitability index models that were used to develop habitat potential maps for sixteen "focal" species.2018-01-05T22:42:11.648326+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e6671176-964f-4a6c-af6f-c02f0b8b6922The Southern headwaters at risk project : a multi-species conservation strategy for the headwaters of the Oldman River. Volume 5 : landscape pressures on wide-ranging species2023-12-22T22:00:54.967746+00:00The Southern Headwaters at Risk Project, or SHARP, is a multi-species approach to the management and conservation of species at risk in the headwater region of the Oldman River in Southwestern Alberta. This publication, part of a five-volume set which provides in-depth information about the project, describes selected wide-ranging species found within the project area and outlines the landscape pressures pertinent to each, discusses some of the current initiatives that have been undertaken to minimize human pressures on their habitats and populations, and offers some recommendations for continued and further mitigation measures.2018-01-05T22:55:16.392311+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/a4d8f46a-b5d1-4b32-8516-e2afc554351bThe Southern headwaters at risk project : a multi-species conservation strategy for the headwaters of the Oldman River. Volume 4 : beneficial management practices and land use guidelines for focal species2023-12-22T22:03:01.833063+00:00The Southern Headwaters at Risk Project, or SHARP, is a multi-species approach to the management and conservation of species at risk in the headwater region of the Oldman River in Southwestern Alberta. This publication, part of a five-volume set which provides in-depth information about the project, provides the background and habitat characteristics for each of the focal species and describes the threatening processes and landscape pressures that limit them.2018-01-05T22:51:46.850183+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/bf43b4fb-d1c2-4d72-9b15-4918443f5413Weidemeyer's admiral conservation management plan 2012-20172024-01-05T20:45:47.906040+00:00The Weidemeyer's admiral is a Species of Special Concern in Alberta because its breeding range is limited and it is found only in the Milk River Basin of southern Alberta. This plan provides background information on the species and outlines a set of objectives and management actions to help meet the goal of maintaining current distribution and breeding populations of the butterfly 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.2015-06-29T21:15:42.891214+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ac8e6c84-0942-4bbc-8314-9dde9ffafc12Western (Aechmophorus occidentalis) and eared (Podiceps nigricollis) grebes of central Alberta : 2002 field summary2024-01-08T20:25:13.567710+00:00The information presented in this report represents the findings from the second year of surveying western and eared grebes within the Stony Plain study area in Alberta. The surveys are projected to span a five year period and the project is designed to monitor population trends and reproductive success of western grebes and eared grebes within the Stony Plain study area. In 2002, surveying effort was focused on the primary grebe populations identified in the initial year of the project. The regional population of western grebes was estimated to be approximately 2611 adults on six lakes. The Wabamun Lake colony continues to show signs of poor nesting success, which we now believe to be attributed to high rates of corvid nest depredation. This is a major concern since this colony is ranked nationally significant. Eared grebes were found on 10 lakes, for a conservative overall population estimate of 8633 adults.2015-12-23T21:25:03.258343+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/f2924bae-5147-4b4f-be4f-d760a978af3dWestern (Aechmophorus occidentalis) and eared (Podiceps nigricollis) grebes of central Alberta : 2004 field summary2024-01-10T22:28:25.500047+00:00The information presented in this report represents the findings from the second year of surveying western and eared grebes within the Stony Plain study area in Alberta. The surveys are projected to span a five year period and the project is designed to monitor population trends and reproductive success of western grebes and eared grebes within the Stony Plain study area. In 2004, surveying effort was focused on the primary western and eared grebe populations identified in the previous years of this project. Ground nest surveys were conducted after the nesting period, the results of which were used to derive a total breeding adult population estimate. In addition, surveys were initiated in the Parkland region in 2004, to identify waterbodies that supported potential western grebe breeding colonies.2016-02-25T17:51:10.464889+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/13502f17-2fc7-4e67-9af9-a6f664251a4cWestern (Aechmophorus occidentalis) and eared (Podiceps nigricollis) grebes of central Alberta : inventory, survey techniques, and management concerns2024-01-10T22:30:10.159320+00:00This project focused on western grebes and eared grebes inhabiting the Stony Plain area, which is within the Parkland and Boreal natural regions of central Alberta. These grebe species have a wide distribution across western and central North America, yet indications are that they may be declining and could become threatened over the long-term. Relatively little research and monitoring attention has been directed toward these species. To address some of these concerns, surveys were conducted to locate grebe colonies, estimate population sizes, and assess their reproductive success. Various survey methods were also developed, tested, and evaluated, thereby providing a framework for future surveys. In doing so, trend data can now be gathered for western and eared grebes, which will enable local and regional status assessment. Management implications are also provided in this report.2016-02-25T17:20:05.687633+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/37212076-ed76-4a57-aca0-eb7f067ccdb7Western (Aechmophorus occidentalis) grebes in Alberta : 2006 field summary2024-01-10T22:34:01.539865+00:00This project was initiated in 2001 to monitor population trends and distribution of western grebes and eared grebes in Alberta. The project began in the Stony Plain study area with the intent to expand to other areas of the province where this species occurs. Now completing its sixth season, the study has expanded to the northeast, the northwest and to more areas within the Parkland Natural Region of the province. For the first time, data for all of the above are summarized in one document. The report deals solely with western grebes.2016-02-25T18:11:15.666208+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/041f72f9-d65b-44f0-8d92-dc5faca21e38Western blue flag (Iris missouriensis) in Alberta : a census of naturally occurring populations for 20002024-01-10T22:36:14.529487+00:00In Canada, all of the known naturally occurring populations of western blue flag occur in the Cardston area of southwestern Alberta, within 10 km of the United States border. Prior to this project, six sites of naturally occurring western blue flag were confirmed in Alberta. As a result of investigations carried out in 2000, it is believed that only four of the six remain. Two new sites were discovered near previously known locations. Inventories conducted at all sites in 2000 revealed a total of 8705 stems. Information is inadequate to determine populations trends at most sites; however, western blue flag appears to be declining at a site in Police Outpost Provincial Park.2016-03-04T21:28:17.899481+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/fbf7bafb-f416-46f8-809a-3e8b8c1c5904Western blue flag conservation program : 3-year summary report2024-01-10T22:36:56.575911+00:00The western blue flat conservation program, managed by the Alberta Conservation Association, was established to deliver the monitoring and stewardship activities identified in the Action plan. In 2003, two new landowners joined the program for a total of eight participants. In 2002, a monitoring protocol for the conservation program was initiated. This includes a landowner questionnaire, tracking of on-the-ground management on cooperating ranches, and monitoring the response of western blue flag over time.2016-03-04T21:51:28.801480+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/ee3923ae-aa73-4930-b269-b6969674bbfaWestern spiderwort (Tradescantia occidentalis) inventory in Alberta, 20052024-01-10T22:37:47.896328+00:00Western spiderwort is listed as Threatened nationally and has been recommended for Endangered status provincially. In 2004, the Alberta Western Spiderwort Recovery Team created a maintenance and recovery plan for western spiderwort in Alberta. In addition to identifying several knowledge gaps in various aspects of biology of the species, the plan calls for an annual population inventory of western spiderwort. The objective of this study was to complete a population inventory for the year 2005 using a method that could be repeated in future studies. Limited information on habitat requirements was also provided.2016-03-07T17:14:34.857870+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/7e88bf90-262f-4dc2-8c2b-7a19d3e2fefcAlberta ferruginous hawk recovery plan [2024]2024-02-21T15:29:02.236560+00:00The ferruginous hawk, a migratory bird of prey which occurs exclusively in North America, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The Alberta Ferruginous Hawk Recovery Plan refines the long-term recovery goal for the species and identifies indicators of success to continue to implement recovery strategies and actions necessary for the recovery and conservation of ferruginous hawk in Alberta as outlined in the Alberta Ferruginous Hawk Recovery Plan 2009-2014. The goal of this recovery plan is to achieve a viable, self-sustaining ferruginous hawk population distributed across suitable habitat in Alberta's Grassland Natural Region through maintenance and/or enhancement of a functional prairie ecosystem. The plan provides background information on the ferruginous hawk, 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 restore the species.2024-02-01T15:18:48.141554+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/fea46b1f-4319-460f-b42b-7926470b259bAlberta ferruginous hawk recovery plan 2009-20142024-02-21T15:29:04.923284+00:00The ferruginous hawk, a migratory bird of prey which occurs exclusively in North America, is listed as Endangered in Alberta. The goal of this recovery plan is to achieve a viable, self-sustaining ferruginous hawk population distributed across suitable habitat in Alberta's Grassland Natural Region through maintenance and/or enhancement of a functional prairie ecosystem. The plan provides background information on the ferruginous hawk, 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 restore the species.2016-02-16T20:22:16.355275+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d6029772-661d-4d21-b1ec-11e319abd49dSurvey of the Lepidoptera of Dinosaur Provincial Park2024-02-27T15:47:58.272224+00:00Alberta 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 S2.2017-11-01T16:03:52.070968+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/5b7d294f-3795-4a1d-9ca1-2251936b9591Survey of Lepidoptera of the Wainwright Dunes Ecological Reserve2024-02-27T15:48:31.937842+00:00This 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 S2.2017-11-01T16:21:51.434313+00:00