Habitat Atlas for Wildlife at Risk
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Introduction to the South Okanagan

• Introduction
• What makes the South Okanagan a special area?
• The South Okanagan and Lower Similkameen Atlas Area
• Biodiversity

Ecosystems

• Grassland Ecosystems
• Riparian and Wetland Ecosystems
• Forest Ecosystems
• Rugged Terrain Ecosystems

About Species At Risk

• Endangered Species Legislation
• Ranking Species at Risk
• How is a Species Designated "At Risk"
• Missing from the South Okanagan
• Red and Blue List Species

Species Profiles

• Species Profiles:
  • Amphibians & Reptiles
  • Birds
  • Mammals
• Map Information
• Methods
• Limitations of the Maps

Conservation Strategies for the South Okanagan

• Tools for Conservation
• Identify Important Wildlife Habitat
• Preserve Ecosystem Corridors
  • Link Core Reserves
  • Landscape Linkages
  • Preserve Grassland Corridors
  • Grassland Landscape Corridors
• Integrate Wildlife Concerns into Community Planning
  • Land Tenure Distribution for Ecosystems in the South Okanagan
  • The Role of Local Governments
  • Community Planning
  • Proposed Guidelines Within Development Permit Areas
  • Impact Assessment Terms of Reference
  • The Role of the B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection, Lands and Parks working with local governments
  • Habitat Protection Program
  • Wildlife Program
  • How to Use Wildlife Atlas Maps in Development Planning
  • Further References
• Land Trusts and Private Land Stewardship
  • What is Stewardship?
  • Programs In Our Area
  • Land Trusts
    • The Role of Non-government Organizations (NGOs)
    • The Role of Private Landowners
    • Steps Towards Stewardship
    • Options and Tax Incentives
    • Further Information on Stewardship

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