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Alberta grizzly bear recovery plan

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This is the recovery plan for the grizzly bear, which was listed as a Threatened species by the province of Alberta in 2010. It includes a situational analysis, threats assessment, recovery goals... More ≫

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This is the recovery plan for the grizzly bear, which was listed as a Threatened species by the province of Alberta in 2010. It includes a situational analysis, threats assessment, recovery goals and objectives, and strategies and actions to recover the species.

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Bow Valley human-wildlife coexistence status report 2019

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Highlights the work and activities completed by the various agencies operating in the Bow Valley in relation to the Bow Valley Human Wildlife Coexistence Roundtable Recommendations. Activities... More ≫

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Highlights the work and activities completed by the various agencies operating in the Bow Valley in relation to the Bow Valley Human Wildlife Coexistence Roundtable Recommendations. Activities represented within this summary extend to March 2019.

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Population characteristics of grizzly and black bears in west central Alberta

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This study investigated the population ecology of grizzly bears in the boreal upland ecoregion in the Berland and Little Smoky rivers area in west central Alberta. Specific objectives of the study... More ≫

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This study investigated the population ecology of grizzly bears in the boreal upland ecoregion in the Berland and Little Smoky rivers area in west central Alberta. Specific objectives of the study were to determine the size, density, productivity and stability of this grizzly bear population. Because grizzly bears occurred sympatrically with black bears, the study also obtained data on the population characteristics of black bears.

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Land use, climate change and ecological responses in the Upper North Saskatchewan and Red Deer River Basins : a scientific assessment

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To inform future land use planning in the Eastern Slopes of west-central Alberta, a review was conducted of key land use stressors and expected ecological responses. Altered fire regimes, forest... More ≫

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To inform future land use planning in the Eastern Slopes of west-central Alberta, a review was conducted of key land use stressors and expected ecological responses. Altered fire regimes, forest harvesting, and linear disturbances are key stressors that, along with climate, and other environmental drivers, affect wildlife, hydrology, and other valued ecosystem attributes. The current status of each stressor in the study area was characterized from geospatial and other environmental datasets, expected ecological responses were summarized from reviews of the published literature, and future research and monitoring priorities were identified.

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Linear disturbances in the Livingstone Porcupine Hills of Alberta : review of potential ecological responses

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Drawing from a previous assessment of ecological response to a range of human activities in southwestern Alberta, this report summarizes evidence for ecological response to linear disturbances and... More ≫

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Drawing from a previous assessment of ecological response to a range of human activities in southwestern Alberta, this report summarizes evidence for ecological response to linear disturbances and summarizes several published case studies to inform land use planning and related decision-making processes related to the Livingstone-Porcupine Hills region.

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Human-wildlife coexistence : recommendations for improving human-wildlife coexistence in the Bow Valley

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Report about recommendations for improving human-wildlife coexistence in the Bow Valley.

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Bearsmart : fruit trees and bears

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This fact sheet explains how homeowners living in bear country can effectively and safely manage fruit trees to reduce negative human-bear interactions.

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Bearsmart : deadstock composting and bears

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This fact sheet explains how to effectively and safely compost deadstock in bear country. Effective composting of deadstock will reduce negative human bear interactions thereby reducing incidents... More ≫

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This fact sheet explains how to effectively and safely compost deadstock in bear country. Effective composting of deadstock will reduce negative human bear interactions thereby reducing incidents of public safety, property damage and human caused bear mortality.

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Bearsmart : chickens and bears

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Fact sheet outlining preventative mitigation for conflict between chickens and bears.

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Bearsmart : electric fences and bears

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Provides quick facts on usage of electric fences to protect properties and alleviate public safety concerns.

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