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Feral horse minimum count data summary

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This series of minimum count data summaries denotes feral house population counts conducted annually in various Alberta equine management zones from 2023 to present.

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Feral horse minimum count

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This map series denotes the boundaries of feral house population counts conducted annually in various Alberta equine management zones (EMZ) from 2013 to present.

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State of current knowledge on fertility control methods for feral horses

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Describes the various methods available to implement fertility control methods in feral horse populations. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state... More ≫

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Describes the various methods available to implement fertility control methods in feral horse populations. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on survey methods to monitor Alberta’s feral horse populations

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Describes the advantages and disadvantages of minimum count surveys and distance sampling as the two methods used to determine feral horse populations in Alberta. This information sheet is one of... More ≫

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Describes the advantages and disadvantages of minimum count surveys and distance sampling as the two methods used to determine feral horse populations in Alberta. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on the relationship of feral horses and coexisting ungulates

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Describes how feral horse behaviour, population dynamics and distribution patterns differ from native ungulates in Alberta. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents... More ≫

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Describes how feral horse behaviour, population dynamics and distribution patterns differ from native ungulates in Alberta. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on feral horse impacts on rangeland ecosystems

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Looks at the impacts of feral horse populations on rangeland ecosystems and how this compares to other large herbivores on the landscape. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge... More ≫

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Looks at the impacts of feral horse populations on rangeland ecosystems and how this compares to other large herbivores on the landscape. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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State of current knowledge on feral horse population dynamics and Alberta population trends

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Provides an overview of the origin of horses in Alberta, factors affecting feral horse population dynamics and a summary of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas' minimum count survey. This... More ≫

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Provides an overview of the origin of horses in Alberta, factors affecting feral horse population dynamics and a summary of Alberta Environment and Protected Areas' minimum count survey. This information sheet is one of five current-knowledge documents summarizing the state of information related to feral horse populations in Alberta. The documents were created by the Office of the Chief Scientist at the request of the Feral Horse Advisory Committee. The Office of the Chief Scientist provides independent scientific advice to address complex environmental challenges and opportunities Alberta faces.

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Feral horse management framework

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This science-based management framework provides options that consider the future of feral horses and the ecological integrity of their habitats.

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Alberta's feral horses : managing populations : consultation report

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As part of a review of the strategy for the management of feral horse populations, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development consulted with stakeholders to provide them with an opportunity... More ≫

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As part of a review of the strategy for the management of feral horse populations, Environment and Sustainable Resource Development consulted with stakeholders to provide them with an opportunity to offer advice, solutions and to generally share any concerns they might have with the strategy. This report summarizes the results of those consultations.

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