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for B.C. Conservation Data Centre - 2007
species rank and taxonomic changes through BC
Species and Ecosystems Explorer.
Changes are summarized in documents at http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/atrisk/changes.htm.
BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer is the current
source of official BC Scientific names, English
names and Resource Inventory Standards Committee
(RISC) codes for vertebrates. Explorer assumed
this role in 2005, replacing The Vertebrates of
British Columbia: Scientific and English names.
Also, a new RISC mapping standard:
Ministry of Environment. 2006. Standard for Mapping
Ecosystems at Risk in British Columbia: An approach
to mapping ecosystems at risk and other sensitive
ecosystems. Version 1. B.C. Minist. Environ.,
Victoria, BC. 98pp. For
more information...
Now
Available:
Badger
Prey Ecology: The Ecology of Six Small Mammals
Found in British Columbia (PDF 857KB)
Badgers in British Columbia are ranked as Endangered
by COSEWIC and are continuing to decline in numbers.
The availability and abundance of prey have been
identified as primary factors limiting Badger
populations, but there is a lack of knowledge
on the ecology of these prey species in British
Columbia. This report will assist in development
of recovery planning by providing synthesized
information on badger prey ecology and its influence
on badger distribution, abundance, productivity
and survival. The ecology of six main prey species
for Badgers in B.C. is reviewed.
Check
out the
newest additions to our on-line Biodiversity
publications , including some of our newest
ecosystems at risk brochures - Coastal
Sand Dunes of British Colunbia, and
Estuaries of British Columbia. You can search
by series, by keywords, by title...lots of different
ways. Any questions about how to find things,
contact the Biodiversity
Information Coordinator.
Now
Available:
The
brochure Snowmobiling
and Caribou in British Columbia
(PDF 1.94MB) provides basic information on
caribou, where they live and why they are at risk,
and describes the effect of snowmobile activity
on the species. Includes distribution map and
ways to reduce disturbance as a result of snowmobiling.
Now
Available:
Wild
game and fish may carry diseases that can be transmitted
to people. Disease transmission to people can
be prevented by following the guidelines provided
in the booklet Diseases You Can Get From
Wildlife - a field-guide for Hunters,
Trappers, Anglers and Biologists. This booklet
provides the top 10 safety tips, general information
and detailed information about specific diseases.
For
more information (searchable website) and links
to the document...
Now
Available: Best Management
Practices for Raptor Conservation during Urban
and Rural Land Development in British Columbia.
This document was developed to provide additional
background information in support of Develop
with Care. It is also the companion document
to the Best Management Practices for Amphibians
and Reptiles in Urban and Rural Land Development
in British Columbia. The document provides general
material on raptors, including life history and
habitat requirments, for 25 species whose ranges
overlap with urban and rural development, and
provides best management practices guidelines
for activities undertaken in those ranges.
For link to document...(137pp PDF 4.5MB).
Wildlife
Guidelines for Backcountry Tourism/Commercial
Recreation
These guidelines were
developed to ensure that backcountry recreation
activities are conducted in a manner that does
not compromise the current distribution of wildlife,
the sustainability of their populations, or the
integrity of their habitats. These guidelines
define results, desired behaviours, indicators,
and limits for backcountry activities in relation
to wildlife and their habitats. These guidelines
are intended for use by commercial tourism
operators tenured under the Land Act when conducting
activities on Crown land, including water-based
activities. However, it is anticipated that the
guidelines will provide useful guidance for all
backcountry recreational users. (These guidelines
replace the first version which was published
in 2002 as the Interim wildlife guidelines
for commercial backcountry recreation in British
Columbia.) For
more detail and links to documents . . .
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