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Biodiversity Publications Catalogue

Animals - Ungulates

Backcountry Recreation and Mountain Goats: A Proposed Research and Adaptive Management Plan

S.F. Wilson and D. Shackleton; 2001; 33 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-4501-9; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; no charge; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION SECTION, WILDLIFE BRANCH, ORDER CODE: B-103

Caribou Habitat Use in the Chelaslie River Migration Corridor and Recommendations for Management

Summarizes the movements and habitat use of radio-collared caribou of the Tweedsmuir-Entiako herd within the Chelaslie River “migration corridor” from 1993 to 1995. Provides management recommendations for the migration zone.

J. D. Steventon; 1996; 17 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-3099-2; MoF-Prince Rupert; technical; Land Management Handbook 37; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
CROWN PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 085-963 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/lmh/lmh37.htm

Caribou Research and Management in BC: Proceedings of a Workshop

Presents 24 papers delivered by workshop participants. Themes include caribou habitat, populations, and future direction for research and management.

R. Page, ed.; 1988; 275 pp.; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $25.84; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: WR-41

Case Study: Patch-Cutting in Old-growth to Maintain Early Winter Caribou Habitat

Documents some results of a patch-cutting trial in an old-growth Interior Cedar-Hemlock stand in the Revelstoke Forest District. Shows that patch-cuts of one to two hectares are operationally feasible and that retained old-growth attributes continue to provide early winter habitat for caribou.

L. Waters; 1996; 4 pp.; MoF-Nelson; technical; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
NELSON FOREST REGION; ORDER CODE: RS 029 OR
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/nelson/Research/SUMMARY/rs029.htm

Causes of Bighorn Sheep Mortality and Dieoffs—A Literature Review

Reviews the history and causes of disease and mortality in the wild sheep of North America. Outlines the synergy between infectious agents and environmental factors in domestic animal pneumonia and associates it with similar disease occurrences in Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.

H.M. Schwantje; 1988; 54 pp.; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $5.94; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: WR-35

Critical Habitat of Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) in the Mountains of Southern British Columbia

K. Simpson, K. Hebert, G.P. Woods; 1987; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $1.98; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: WR-23

Deer and Elk Habitat in Coastal Forests of Southern British Columbia

Provides information that managers need to understand the interactions of forests, elk, and deer on British Columbia’s south coast.

J. B. Nyberg, D. W. Janz eds.; 1990; 310 pp.; ISBN 0-7718-8949-6; MoF, Research Program; technical; Special Report No 5; $19.20; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
CROWN PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 045-701

The Early History of Woodland Caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in British Columbia

D.J. Spalding; 2000; 61 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-4167-6; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; no charge; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION SECTION, WILDLIFE BRANCH, ORDER CODE: B-100 OR PDF (2.0MB)

Ecology of Woodland Caribou in Wells Gray Provincial Park

D.R. Seip; 1990; 55 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-1166-1; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $5.22; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: B-68

The Effects of Snowmobiling on Winter Range Use by Mountain Caribou

K. Simpson; 1987; 15 pp.; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $2.07; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: WR-25

Effects of Wolf Predation on Recruitment in Black-tailed Deer on Northeastern Vancouver Island

Presents the results of an intensive study of wolf packs and black-tailed deer in the Adam and Eve river valleys.

I.W. Hatter; 1988; 82 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-0941-1; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $8.91; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: R-23

Electrically-triggered Drop Net to Capture Wild Sheep

J.W. Hirsch; 1988; 18 pp.; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $2.52; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: WR-33

Estimating Thermal Environments for Mule Deer (Odocoileus hemionus hemionus)

K.L. Parker, M.P. Gillingham; 1996; 76 pp.; MoF; technical; Wildlife Habitat Report 24; $7.98, confirm price; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 7680000337

Evaluation of Health Status of Rocky Mountain Sheep (Ovis canadensis canadensis) in Southeastern British Columbia

H.M. Schwantje; 1988; 64 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-0879-2; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $5.67; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: B-58

Experimental Harvesting of Dry-belt Douglas- fir on a Mule Deer Winter Range at Knife Creek

H.M. Armleder, R.N. Thomson; 1984; MoF; 36 pp.; technical Wildlife Habitat Report 17; $3.78, confirm price; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE 7680000343

Food Habits of Wild Ungulates in British Columbia: Biography and Plant Synopsis

J.Singleton; 1976; 64 pp.; MoF; technical; $6.40, confirm price; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE 7680000862

Forage Litterfall in Douglas-fir Forests in the Central Interior of British Columbia

Presents the results of two studies that compared forage litterfall rates over three winters on mule deer winter range areas in stands north of Quesnel.

M. Waterhouse, H. Armleder, R. Dawson; 1991; 22 pp.; ISBN 0-7718-9120-2; MoF-Cariboo; technical; Research Note, 108; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available via Inter Library Loan.

Group Selection Systems for High-elevation Forests in the Cariboo Forest Region

Describes a silviculture study conducted in the Horsefly Forest District that is designed to test whether harvesting timber using group selection sustains lichen growth and availability for caribou.

1993; 2 pp.; MoF-Cariboo; non-technical; Extension Note; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
CARIBOO FOREST REGION; ORDER CODE: EN 09 OR
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/cariboo/research/extnotes/extnot09.htm

Habitat Relationships of Mule Deer in the Interior Douglas-fir Zone of Central BC: Problem Analysis

H.M. Armleder; 1984; 38 pp.; MoF; technical; Wildlife Habitat Report 1; $3.80 confirm price; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE 7680000357

Handbook for Timber and Mule Deer Management Coordination on Winter Ranges in the Cariboo Forest Region

H.M. Armleder, R.J. Dawson, R.N. Thomson; 1986; 98 pp.; ISBN 0-7718-8525-3; MoF; technical: Land Management Handbook 13; $27.65, confirm price; available from:
CROWN PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 010-492

Habitat Uses and Population Status of Woodland Caribou in the Quesnel Highlands, British Columbia

D.R. Seip; 1992; 63 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-1553-5; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $5.94; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: B-71

Hoofed Mammals of British Columbia

Presents background and recently published information on the biology and ecology of hoofed mammals in British Columbia.

D. Shackleton; 1999; 272pp.; ISBN 0-7726-4169-2; UBC Press in collaboration with RBCM; non-technical; book; $24.95; confirm price; 14 x 21.5 cm; available from:
ROYAL BRITISH COLUMBIA MUSEUM

Impacts of Backcountry Recreation Activities on Mountain Caribou

K. Simpson; 2000; 12 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-4169-2; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; no charge; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION SECTION, WILDLIFE BRANCH, ORDER CODE: WR-99

Logging on Mule Deer Winter Range: A Guide for Loggers

Describes modified logging practices that preserve winter range values important to the survival of mule deer.

H.M. Armleder: 1994; MoF; technical; brochure; $1.00; confirm price; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE 7610000203

Management Plan for Wood Bison in British Columbia

W.L. Harper, J.P. Elliot, I.W. Hatter, and H. Schwantje; 2000; 43 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-4200-1; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; no charge; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION SECTION, WILDLIFE BRANCH, ORDER CODE: B-102

Management Strategy and Options for the Tweedsmuir-Entiako Caribou Winter Range

Assesses the impact of six proposed woodland caribou winter range management strategies for Tweedsmuir-Entiako region.

D.B. Cichowski, A. Banner; 1993; 60 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-1890-9; MoF; technical; Land Management Report 83; $6.30, confirm price; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE 7610000152 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/mr/lmr083.htm

Managing Young Forests as Blacktailed Deer Winter Ranges

J.B. Nyberg, F.L. Bunnell, D.W. Janz, R.M.E. Ellis; 1986; 62 pp.; ISBN: 0-7718-8499-0; MoF; technical; Land Management Report 37; $6.51; confirm price; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 7680000043 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Mr/Lmr037.htm

Moose Antlers

Describes the growth and architecture of moose antlers along with behavioural and wildlife management implications. Well illustrated with diagrams, photographs, and graphs.

MoELP, Wildlife Branch; 4 pp.; non-technical; brochure; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
Biodiversity Information Requests

Mountain Caribou in Managed Forests: Preliminary Recommendations for Managers

S.K. Stevenson, et al.; 1994; 44 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-2212-4; technical; Miscellaneous Report 30; $4.62, confirm price; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 7680000104 or http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/cariboo/research/publish/Armleder9.htm

Mountain Caribou in Managed Forests: Recommendations for Managers – Second Edition

S.K. Stevenson; 2001; ISBN 0-7726-4504-3; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; no charge; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION SECTION, WILDLIFE BRANCH, ORDER CODE: R-26

Movements and Habitats of Caribou in the Mountains of British Columbia

K. Simpson, G.P. Woods; 1987; 41 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-0717-6; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $4.77; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: B-57

Mule Deer Response to Low-volume Partial Cutting on Winter Ranges in Central Interior British Columbia

Describes the effect of low volume removal of single-tree selection silviculture system in interior Douglas-fir winter ranges.

H.M. Armleder, M. Waterhouse, R.J. Dawson, K.E. Iverson; 1998; 11 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-3697-4; MoF Cariboo, technical, $5.00; confirm price; Research Report 16; available from:
CROWN PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 070-790 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/rr/Rr16.pdf

Perspectives on Inventory of Caribou in British Columbia

D.F. Hatler; 1987; 104 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-0689-7; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: R-14

Seasonal Movements, Habitat Use, and Winter Feeding Ecology of Woodland Caribou in West Central British Columbia

D. Cichowski; 1993; 54 pp.; ISBN 0-7718-9308-6; MoF, Research Program; technical; Land Management Report 79; $8.00; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
CROWN PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 174-545

Shrub Burial by Snow Deposition in Immature Coastal Forests

Reviews four studies that examine shrub deplacement and burial by snow and concludes that they fail to accurately estimate forage availability and carrying capacity on ungulate winter ranges. Recommends a research design and analysis method that will improve these estimates.

F.W. Hovey; 1987; 24 pp.; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $2.79; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: B-54

Silviculture Systems for Douglas-fir Stands on Very Deep Snowfall Mule Deer Winter Ranges

Summarizes the results of a pilot study designed to explore openings of variable size, orientation, and shape for use with group selection, patch cut, or clearcut silvicultural systems to maintain Douglas-fir stands on mule deer winter range.

M. Waterhouse; 1998; 4 pp.; MoF, Research Program; technical; Extension Note 23; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
CARIBOO FOREST REGION; ORDER CODE: EN 23 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/cariboo/research/extnotes/extnot23.htm

Silvicultural Systems for Lodgepole Pine and Northern Caribou

Summarizes the results of a research trial testing the effectiveness of alternative silvicultural systems in reducing the impact of harvesting on caribou habitat, particularly on important lichen forage species.

H. Armleder et al.; 1996; 6 pp.; MoF, Research Program; technical; Extension Note 19; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
CARIBOO FOREST REGION; ORDER CODE: EN 19 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/cariboo/research/extnotes/extnot19.htm

Structural Definitions for Management of Mule Deer Winter Range Habitat in the Interior Douglas-fir Zone

Introduces new, refined definitions for mule deer habitat classes in the IDF, using basal area to describe target stand conditions; provides clear, results oriented guidance for silviculturalists.

R. J. Dawson, H. M. Armleder; 1999; 7 pp.; MoF, Research Program; technical; Extension Note 25; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
CARIBOO FOREST REGION; ORDER CODE: EN 25 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/cariboo/research/extnotes/extnot25.htm

Toward a Mountain Caribou Management Strategy for British Columbia – Background Report

Provides information on the biology and management of mountain caribou in British Columbia and the factors affecting the viability of mountain caribou habitat. Outlines management options and recommendations.

M. M. Paquet; 1997; 72 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-3438-6; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; technical; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION SECTION, WILDLIFE BRANCH

Toward a Mountain Caribou Management Strategy for British Columbia – Habitat Requirements and Sub Population Status

Provides information on the habitat requirements and sub population status of mountain caribou and details a provincial mountain caribou strategy.

K. Simpson, E. Terry, D. Hamilton; 1997; 29 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-3437-8; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; technical; Wildlife Working Report 90; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION SECTION, WILDLIFE BRANCH; ORDER CODE: WR 90

Vancouver Island Roosevelt Elk/Intensive Forestry Interaction —1981–1986

K. Brunt, D. Becker, J. Youds; 1989; 176 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-1003-7; MoELP, Wildlife Branch; Technical Report; $17.56; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
J&L COPY SERVICE; ORDER CODE: B-51 OR
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/Docs/Mr/Iwr/Iwr033.pdf

Winter Food Habitats of Mule Deer in the Central Interior of British Columbia

M. Waterhouse, H.M. Armleder, R.J. Dawson; 1993; 30 pp.; ISBN 0-7726-1970-0; MoF, Research Program; technical; Research Note; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
CARIBOO FOREST REGION; ORDER CODE: EN 30

Winter Food Habits of Mule Deer

Summarizes research into the winter diets of mule deer in the province’s central interior. Concludes that Douglas-fir must be available to deer on their winter ranges in managed forests.

M. Waterhouse, H. Armleder, R. Dawson; 1994; 2 pp.; MoF-Cariboo; non-technical; Extension Note 10; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
CARIBOO FOREST REGION; ORDER CODE: EN 10 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/cariboo/research/extnotes/extnot10.htm

Coastal Black-tailed Deer Study

This series presents the results of the Integrated Wildlife-intensive Forestry Research Program’s nine-year Vancouver Island Deer Project. Separate brochures detail deer movement patterns, habitat use, winter range removal, and predator concerns.

Clarifying Habitat Use

S. McNay; 1996; 4 pp.; MoF, Research Program; non-technical; brochure; $1.08; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 7610000392 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/Bro/Bro39.pdf

Decoding Deer Movement Patterns

S. McNay; 1996; 4 pp.; MoF, Research Program; non-technical; brochure; $3.53; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS ; ORDER CODE: 7610000365 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/Bro/Bro38.pdf

Habitat and Predator Concerns

S. McNay; 1996; 4 pp.; MoF, Research Program; non-technical; brochure; $1.25; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 7610000614 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/Bro/Bro41.pdf

Habitat Assessment and Planning

S. McNay; MoF; 1998; 6 pp.; Research Program; technical; brochure; $1.25; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 7610000615 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/Bro/Bro58.pdf

How Black-tailed Deer React to Logging in their Winter Habitat

S. McNay; 1996; 4 pp.; MoF, Research Program; non-technical; brochure; $1.25; confirm price; 21.5x28 cm; available from:
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS; ORDER CODE: 7610000613 OR http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/pubs/docs/Bro/Bro40.pdf

Mammals in British Columbia

Describes the taxonomy, distribution, physical appearance, habitat use, diet, and behaviour of different mammals, and outlines specific mammal management policy.

Bighorn Sheep in British Columbia