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Biodiversity Publications Catalogue
Animals -
Mammals (Small)
Adopt Me ... and Help Save a Species from Extinction
Outlines the adoption program for the Vancouver Island
Marmot.
1997; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; non-technical; brochure; confirm
price; 10x23 cm; available from: NANAIMO ENVIRONMENT OFFICE
The Beaver
Describes the physical appearance of the largest rodent
in North America and provides details about their lodge
and
dam-building activities.
MoELP, Wildlife Branch; 2 pp.; non-technical; brochure;
confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
Biodiversity
Information Requests
Chipmunks (Tamias) of the Kootenay Region, British Columbia:
Results of 1997 Field Studies
Population of chipmunks in the Kootenay region were studied
related to effects of human disturbance.
D. Nagorsen and M.A. Fraker; 1999; 85
pp.; ISBN 0-7726-3996-5; RBCM; non-technical;RBCM; http://livinglandscapes.bc.ca/cbasin/mammals/chipmunks-toc.html
Distribution and Abundance of Four Species of Small Mammals
at Risk in a Fragmented Landscape
Documents the results of a study of four small mammals (i.e.,
the southern red-backed vole, Pacific water shrew, Trowbridge’s
shrew, and the shrew-mole) considered to be at risk because
of habitat loss and fragmentation. Provides recommendations
for conservation and habitat management.
G.A. Zuleta, C. Galindo-Leal; 1994;
80 pp.; ISBN
0-7726-2085-7; MoELP,
Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $4.41; confirm price;
21.5x28 cm; available from: J&L
COPY SERVICE;
ORDER CODE: WR-64
Marten in British Columbia with Implications for Forest
Management
L.A. Stordeur; 1986; 72 pp.; MoF; technical; Wildlife
Habitant Report 25; $7.56, confirm price; available from: GOVERNMENT
PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 7680000336
Marten Use of Different Harvesting Treatments in High-elevation
Forest at Sicamous Creek
Summarizes the results of an experiment looking at five
harvesting treatments and the subsequent use by martens
of each type
of treatment, their edges, and other habitat features.
D.J. Huggard; 1999; 17 pp.; MoF;
technical; Research Report 17; $5.00, confirm price; available
from: CROWN
PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 075-771 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Rr/Rr17.htm
Opossums, Shrews and Moles of British Columbia
Offers general information on the biology, including ecology,
diets, anatomy and relations with humans for B.C.’s
12 species of insectivores (shrews and moles) and one marsupial
(opossum).
D.W. Nagorsen; 1996; 160 pp.; ISBN 0-7748-0563-3;
RBCM; non-technical; book; $24.95; confirm price; 14x22 cm;
available from: ROYAL
BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSEUM; ORDER CODE: ISBN 0-7748-0563-3
Predator Habitat Enhancement as a Strategy for Managing
Small Mammal Damage in B.C. Forests: A Problem Analysis
Examines one aspect of biodiversity management within a
specific forest health context. Analyzes the potential
for enhancing
predator habitat as a way to manage small mammal damage.
F. Backhouse, E. T. Manning; 1996; 54
pp.; MoF, Silviculture Branch; technical; $6.80; confirm
price; 21.5x28
cm; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER
CODE: 7610000490
Status and Management of Ermine on the Queen Charlotte Islands,
British Columbia
Updates knowledge of ermine distribution, abundance, and
habitat associations and provides management recommendations
D.G. Reid, F.L. Waterhouse, P.Buck, A.E Derocher, R. Bettner,
C.D. French and
C. Husband; 1999; 4 pp.; MoF, Research Program; technical;
Extension Note 1;
no charge; confirm price; available from: VANCOUVER
FOREST REGION; ORDER
CODE EN 001 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/rco/research/wildlifereports/en001.pdf
Vancouver Island Marmot Bones from Subalpine Caves: Archaeological
and Biological Significance
Documents prehistoric butchered marmot remains found at
four sites on Vancouver Island that indicate a range
decline for
this threatened endemic species.
D.W. Nagorsen, G. Keddie, T. Luszcz; 1996;
56 pp.; ISBN
0-7726-2813-0; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; technical; confirm
price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
BC
PARKS; ORDER CODE: OP #4 OR PDF(2.14MB)
Winter Nesting Habits of Northern Flying Squirrels in Sub-Boreal
Spruce Forests
Characterizes the nest trees used by northern flying squirrels,
including the type of sites chosen and the number and spacing
of nest trees used, and provides management recommendations.
1999; 55 pp.; MoF, Research Program;
technical; Extension Note 36; no charge; confirm price; available
from: PRINCE
RUPERT FOREST REGION; ORDER CODE EN 36 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/rni/Research/Extension_notes/Enote36.pdf
Species at Risk in British Columbia
This informative brochure series presents profiles of various
wildlife species considered to be biologically “at
risk” in the province. Explains what these species
look like, how they reproduce, what they eat, where they
live, why they are at risk, and what the public can do
to help.
Badger
D.A. Blood; 1995; 6 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-7542-2; MoELP, Wildlife
Branch; confirm price; non-technical; 21.5x28 cm;
available from:
Biodiversity
Information Requests
Pacific Water Shrew
D.A. Blood; 1995; 6 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-7541-4; MoELP, Wildlife
Branch; confirm price; non-technical; 21.5x28 cm;
available from:
Biodiversity
Information Requests
Townsend’s Mole
T. Sheehan; 1999; 6 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-7669-0; MoELP, Wildlife
Branch; non-technical; brochure; confirm price; 21.5x28
cm; available from:
Biodiversity
Information Requests OR PDF(434KB)
Sea Otter
D.A. Blood; 1993; 6 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-7467-1; MoELP, Wildlife
Branch; confirm price; non-technical; 21.5x28 cm;
available from:
Biodiversity
Information Requests
Vancouver Island Marmot
A. A. Bryant, D. A. Blood; 1999; 6 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-7670-4;
MoELP, Wildlife Branch; non-technical; brochure; confirm
price; 21.5x28
cm; available from:
Biodiversity
Information Requests
Species Status Reports
Describes various species considered rare, endangered or
threatened in B.C., and describes activity patterns,
movements, feeding habits, reproductive biology, and
social behaviour.
Status of the Badger in British Columbia
A.H. Rahme, A.S. Harestad, F.L. Bunnell; 1995; 64 pp.; ISBN
0-7726-2403-8; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report;
confirm price; 21.5x28
cm; available from: BIODIVERSITY
AND CONSERVATION SECTION, WILDLIFE BRANCH; ORDER
CODE: WR-72
Status of the Nuttall’s Cottontail in British Columbia
D.W. Carter, A. Harestad, F.L. Bunnell; 1993; 33 pp.; ISBN
0-7726-1725-2; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report;
confirm price; 21.5x28
cm; available from: BIODIVERSITY
AND CONSERVATION SECTION, WILDLIFE BRANCH; ORDER
CODE: WR-56
Status of the Shrew-mole in British Columbia
L. Kremsater, L. Andrusiak, F.L. Bunnell; 1993; 26 pp.; ISBN
0-7726-1724-4; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report;
confirm price;
21.5x28
cm; available from: BIODIVERSITY
AND CONSERVATION SECTION, WILDLIFE BRANCH; ORDER
CODE: WR-55
Status of the Western Harvest Mouse in British Columbia
D.W. Nagorsen; 1995; 32 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-2402-X;MoELP, Wildlife
Branch; Technical Report; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm;
available from:
BIODIVERSITY
AND CONSERVATION SECTION, WILDLIFE BRANCH; ORDER
CODE: WR-71
Standards for Components of British Columbia’s Biodiversity
Provincial protocols for conducting population inventory
of a species group at three levels: 1) presence/not detected,
2) relative abundance, and 3) absolute abundance. Several
manuals have an associated set of dataforms, and a general
dataform appendix containing generic codes and forms
also exists for use with any manual.
Beaver and Muskrat, Version 2.0
RIC; 1998; 50 pp.; ISBN: 0-7726-3725-3; technical; $5.25,
confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from: GOVERNMENT
PUBLICATIONS;
ORDER CODE: 7680000678 OR http://ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/risc/pubs/tebiodiv/bemu/index.htm
Hares and Cottontails, Version 2.0
RIC; 1998; 56 pp.; ISBN: 0-7726-3488-2; technical; $5.88,
confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from: GOVERNMENT
PUBLICATIONS;
ORDER CODE: 7680000649 OR http://ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/risc/pubs/tebiodiv/hares/index.htm
Mountain Beaver, Bushy tailed
Woodrat and Porcupine, Version 2.0
RIC; 1998; 62 pp.; ISBN: 0-7726-3684-2; technical; $6.51,
confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from: GOVERNMENT
PUBLICATIONS;
ORDER CODE: 7680000644 OR http://ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/risc/pubs/tebiodiv/beaver/index.htm
Pikas and Skiurids — Pikas,
Marmots, Woodchuck, Chipmunks, Ground Squirrels, Version
2.0
RIC; 1998; 86 pp.; ISBN: 0-7726-3727-X; technical; $9.03;
confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
GOVERNMENT
PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 7680000642 OR
http://ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/risc/pubs/tebiodiv/pisc/index.htm
Small Mammals: Shrews, Voles, Mice
and Rats, Version 2.0
RIC; 1998; 108 pp.; ISBN: 0-7726-3562-5; technical; Standards
for Components of B.C's Biodiversity No. 31; $11.34; confim
price; 21.5x28 cm;
available
from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS;
ORDER CODE: 7680000614 OR http://ilmbwww.gov.bc.ca/risc/pubs/tebiodiv/smallmammals/index.htm
Wildlife at Risk in British Columbia Fact Sheets
This new brochure series profiles various wildlife species
classified as red listed (endangered or threatened) or
blue listed (vulnerable) in the province. They profiles
describe the species and their homes, and what they eat,
where they live, how they are doing, and what’s being
done to help them in BC.
Western Harvest Mouse
MoELP; 1998; 2 pp.; Wildlife Branch; non-technical; brochure;
confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
Biodiversity
Information Requests OR PDF(94KB)
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