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To date, more than 3000 species and 600 ecosystems have been run through the Conservation Framework tools. Over the coming three years, we will assess an additional 2600 species.
The Framework tools select appropriate actions depending on what is known about the species or ecosystem
in question. Where information is lacking, inventory and monitoring may be required, along with
detailed assessments to determine trends and threats. In some cases, basic scientific studies are
needed. If this detailed information already exists, the Framework recommends actions such as
ecosystem and habitat protection, invasive species control, stewardship, population management, and planning processes.
The table below shows some high-priority species and ecosystems, and a sample of
the recommended conservation actions. For a complete list of outputs for species and ecosystems already assessed,
click here.
A sample of results from the Conservation Framework tools:
Goal 1: Contribute to global efforts for species and ecosystem conservation |
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Species:
Vancouver Island marmot – high global responsibility
Priority: 1
Actions: Captive breeding and reintroduction
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Species: Salish sucker – high
global responsibility
Priority: 1
Actions: Protect and enhance habitat and control
invasive species
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Ecosystems:
Coastal Douglas fir / dull Oregon grape
– high global responsibility; undergoing habitat loss due to urbanization
Priority: 1
Actions: Ecosystem and habitat protection, stewardship, and restoration
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Goal 2: Prevent species and ecosystems from becoming at risk |
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Species:
Wandering salamander – found on Vancouver island
Priority: 1
Actions: Monitor population trends over time
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Species:
Barn swallow – formerly abundant, now in decline
Priority: 2
Actions: Research and monitor
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Species:
Yellow sand verbena – limited habitat on sand dunes
Priority: 1
Actions: Monitor population trends and control invasive
species
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Goal 3: Maintain the diversity of native species and ecosystems |
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Ecosystem:
Antelope brush / needle-and-thread grass – undergoing
habitat loss due to urbanization and development
Priority: 1
Actions: Compile status report; ecosystem and habitat protection &
restoration; control invasive species
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Species:
Mormon metalmark – limited habitat under development pressure
Priority: 1
Actions: Habitat protection and stewardship
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Species:
Badger – undergoing continued habitat loss
Priority: 1
Actions: Habitat protection and stewardship
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Outputs and Tools for Species and Ecosystems
There are three ways you can access Conservation Framework output information for species and ecosystems:
- Spreadsheet of Species and Ecosystems outputs
- BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer
- Hectares BC
Spreadsheet of Species and Ecosystems Outputs: For a basic list of outputs for species and ecosystems already assessed by the Conservation Framework, please download the spreadsheets below. Species and ecosystems are assessed continually and this information will be updated periodically. These outputs were generated from BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer (see below).
A summary of the methods used to assign conservation priorities and management actions can be found in the two methodology documents below. The Conservation Framework tools were designed to assess species and ecosystems using the best available scientific information. If you have concerns that the data or outputs for a particular species or ecosystem do not accurately reflect current scientific, community, or aboriginal traditional knowledge, please complete and return the “request for reassessment” form below.
BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer now contains Conservation Framework outputs in addition to information provided by the Conservation Data Centre. Conservation Framework outputs for species or ecosystems can be obtained from a basic search on BC Species and Ecosystem Explorer. This tool allows you to search by a single species or ecosystem, or produce a list of species or ecosystems, by Conservation Framework priority, action, or other search criteria including: distribution, conservation status, legal designation, and ecosystem type (wetland, grassland, etc.). Click here (PDF 568KB) for more information on how to use BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer to obtain Conservation Framework outputs.
Hectares BC can be used generate a list of species or ecosystems that may occur in a single location, based on area of interest maps. This list includes Conservation Framework priorities and actions for species and ecosystems that may occur in the area. Click here (Powerpoint slide show PPT 3.9MB) for more information on how to use Hectares BC to obtain Conservation Framework outputs. Please note that Hectares BC contains information for all ecological communities and most species that are priority 1-3; however, only some low priority species are included.
Additional Tools:
CDC mapped known locations of species and ecosystems (ecological communities) at risk are available here.
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