Description: This group contains Sensitive Reptiles label, outline and/or fill area with an outline layer(s) providing industial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Sensitive Reptiles in order to avoid the sensitive habitat(s) and/or range(s). It also provides land users/disposition holders and government departments with information to prevent contravention of the Alberta Wildlife Act by requiring mitigation to prevent mortality (in particular mortality caused by vehicles and heavy equipment) by human activities.
The label layer(s) are not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
The outline(s) and/or fill area(s) with an outline are not visible beyond 1:27,733,946.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public noncommercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
We only ask that:
The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with orthe endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Description: This group of layers represents the Greater Short-horned Lizard Range and Habitat.
The label layers are not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
The outline and fill area with outline layers are not visible beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
The Greater Short-horned Lizard Range
This dataset will provide industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Greater Short-horned Lizard Range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. Specific operating conditions may apply upon the results of wildlife surveys.
This dataset is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public. Note that the distribution contact is different for the general public than for Government of Alberta ministries. Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset. The Greater Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi), previously called the Eastern Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma douglassii brevirostre), is designated as an Endangered species in Alberta (under Alberta's Wildlife Act). The Greater Short-horned Lizard Range dataset replaces the former Eastern Short-horned Lizard Range dataset. A smoothed minimum convex polygon (MCP) was used to delineate a range based on observations from relevant databases in Alberta. Additional considerations were used to further filter range boundaries after observation data were plotted. Historical/extirpated observations were removed; bio- and geophysical restrictions to species patterns (e.g., rivers, elevation, ecoregions) were used to refine ranges as appropriate, and species experts reviewed maps and provided additional insight. Habitat Suitability Indices and Resource Selection Functions and inclusion of the Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat layer further refined the boundary. Once an MCP was adequately modified, its border was smoothed. Greater Short-horned Lizard range was based upon 10 years of FWMIS observation Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat
The Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat dataset was developed for landuse planning in the Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT). This dataset will provide industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of sensitive habitat for the greater short-horned lizard that must be avoided.
Polygons were delineated based on observations from relevant databases in Alberta and suitable habitat (i.e., coulees, bearpaw shale dunes) with a 200m setback from the edge, as per the approved setback. Habitat Suitability Indices, Resource Selection Functions, and Ortho imagery were also consulted. Once a polygon was modified, its border was smoothed.
Data Use Limitations
Greater Short-horned Lizard Range
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Greater Short-horned Lizard Range Label and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
This dataset will provide industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Greater Short-horned Lizard Range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. Specific operating conditions may apply upon the results of wildlife surveys.
This dataset is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public. Note that the distribution contact is different for the general public than for Government of Alberta ministries. Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset. The Greater Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi), previously called the Eastern Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma douglassii brevirostre), is designated as an Endangered species in Alberta (under Alberta's Wildlife Act). The Greater Short-horned Lizard Range dataset replaces the former Eastern Short-horned Lizard Range dataset. A smoothed minimum convex polygon (MCP) was used to delineate a range based on observations from relevant databases in Alberta. Additional considerations were used to further filter range boundaries after observation data were plotted. Historical/extirpated observations were removed; bio- and geophysical restrictions to species patterns (e.g., rivers, elevation, ecoregions) were used to refine ranges as appropriate, and species experts reviewed maps and provided additional insight. Habitat Suitability Indices and Resource Selection Functions and inclusion of the Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat layer further refined the boundary. Once an MCP was adequately modified, its border was smoothed. Greater Short-horned Lizard range was based upon 10 years of FWMIS observation.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Greater Short-horned Lizard Range fill area with an outlineand is not visible beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
This dataset will provide industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Greater Short-horned Lizard Range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. Specific operating conditions may apply upon the results of wildlife surveys.
This dataset is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public. Note that the distribution contact is different for the general public than for Government of Alberta ministries. Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset. The Greater Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma hernandesi), previously called the Eastern Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma douglassii brevirostre), is designated as an Endangered species in Alberta (under Alberta's Wildlife Act). The Greater Short-horned Lizard Range dataset replaces the former Eastern Short-horned Lizard Range dataset. A smoothed minimum convex polygon (MCP) was used to delineate a range based on observations from relevant databases in Alberta. Additional considerations were used to further filter range boundaries after observation data were plotted. Historical/extirpated observations were removed; bio- and geophysical restrictions to species patterns (e.g., rivers, elevation, ecoregions) were used to refine ranges as appropriate, and species experts reviewed maps and provided additional insight. Habitat Suitability Indices and Resource Selection Functions and inclusion of the Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat layer further refined the boundary. Once an MCP was adequately modified, its border was smoothed. Greater Short-horned Lizard range was based upon 10 years of FWMIS observation.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat Label and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
The Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat dataset was developed for landuse planning in the Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT). This dataset will provide industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of sensitive habitat for the greater short-horned lizard that must be avoided.
Polygons were delineated based on observations from relevant databases in Alberta and suitable habitat (i.e., coulees, bearpaw shale dunes) with a 200m setback from the edge, as per the approved setback. Habitat Suitability Indices, Resource Selection Functions, and Ortho imagery were also consulted. Once a polygon was modified, its border was smoothed.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat Outline area and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
The Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat dataset was developed for landuse planning in the Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT). This dataset will provide industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of sensitive habitat for the greater short-horned lizard that must be avoided.
Polygons were delineated based on observations from relevant databases in Alberta and suitable habitat (i.e., coulees, bearpaw shale dunes) with a 200m setback from the edge, as per the approved setback. Habitat Suitability Indices, Resource Selection Functions, and Ortho imagery were also consulted. Once a polygon was modified, its border was smoothed.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat fill area with an outline and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
The Greater Short-horned Lizard Habitat dataset was developed for landuse planning in the Landscape Analysis Tool (LAT). This dataset will provide industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of sensitive habitat for the greater short-horned lizard that must be avoided.
Polygons were delineated based on observations from relevant databases in Alberta and suitable habitat (i.e., coulees, bearpaw shale dunes) with a 200m setback from the edge, as per the approved setback. Habitat Suitability Indices, Resource Selection Functions, and Ortho imagery were also consulted. Once a polygon was modified, its border was smoothed.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Description: This group represents the Sensitive Snake Hibernacula Range and Sensitive Snake Habitat layers.
The label layers are not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
The outline and fill area with an outline layers are not visible beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
Sensitive Snake Hibernacula Range
Snake hibernacula are protected from disruption or destruction year-round under the Alberta Wildlife Act, therefore surveys for hibernacula must be conducted prior to landuse activities to prevent contravention of the Act. The Sensitive Snake Hibernacula Range provides land users/disposition holders and government departments with information regarding the habitat where snake hibernacula are expected to occur in southern Alberta for the purpose of pre-development wildlife surveys. Specific operating conditions apply based on the results of the survey.
This dataset (formerly known as the Sensitive Snake Species Range) is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public. Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset. The Sensitive Snake Hibernacula Range was delineated for prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis), bullsnake (Pituophis catenifer), western hognose snake (Heterodon nasicus) and eastern yellow-bellied racer (Coluber constrictor). A minimum convex polygon (MCP) was used to delineate a range based on observation records from Alberta's Fish and Wildlife Information Management System (FWMIS) and known snake hibernacula within Alberta. Additional considerations were used to further filter range boundaries after observation data were plotted. Habitat Suitability Indices of prairie rattlesnake was combined to identify suitable hibernacula sites with the species ranges. Bio- and geophysical restrictions to species patterns (e.g., rivers, elevation, ecoregions) were used to refine ranges as appropriate. Once an MCP was adequately modified, its border was smoothed. In 2020, the Sensitive Snake Species Range layer name was changed to the Sensitive Snake Hibernaculum Range and included new information and areas.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial(educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
We only ask that:
The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
Sensitive Snake Habitat
All species of snake in Alberta are designated as sensitive and are protected from killing/harm/harassment under the Alberta Wildlife Act. The Sensitive Snake Habitat dataset provides land users/disposition holders and government departments with information to prevent contravention of the Act by requiring mitigation to prevent snake mortality (in particular mortality caused by vehicles and heavy equipment) by human activities. The Sensitive Snake Habitat dataset includes Townships where sensitive snake species (e.g., prairie rattlesnake, bull snake, and garter snake) activity is known to occur. Insufficient survey work has been conducted to know the precise extent of species movements but areas are inferred from observational records, telemetry studies and surveys results. Observations were compiled from the Government of Alberta’s Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS) which includes data from provincial surveys conducted by regional wildlife biologists and independent researchers. The ATS Version 4.1 Township index polygons were used and are derived from all township polygons in the province of Alberta, compiled from the Master Alberta Township System coordinate file (MATS) published March 31, 2005.Land use activities have a high potential to result in the death of individuals and destruction of their habitat and landuse guidelines that consider the sensitive nature of these species’ and inform the use of restricted areas and periods assist with the recovery of sensitive snake species and prevent degradation of species population status.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
We only ask that:
The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Sensitive Snake Hibernacula Range label and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
Snake hibernacula are protected from disruption or destruction year-round under the Alberta Wildlife Act, therefore surveys for hibernacula must be conducted prior to landuse activities to prevent contravention of the Act. The Sensitive Snake Hibernacula Range provides land users/disposition holders and government departments with information regarding the habitat where snake hibernacula are expected to occur in southern Alberta for the purpose of pre-development wildlife surveys. Specific operating conditions apply based on the results of the survey.
This dataset (formerly known as the Sensitive Snake Species Range) is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public. Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset. The Sensitive Snake Hibernacula Range was delineated for prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis), bullsnake (Pituophis catenifer), western hognose snake (Heterodon nasicus ) and eastern yellow-bellied racer (Coluber constrictor). A minimum convex polygon (MCP) was used to delineate a range based on observation records from Alberta's Fish and Wildlife Information Management System (FWMIS) and known snake hibernacula within Alberta. Additional considerations were used to further filter range boundaries after observation data were plotted. Habitat Suitability Indices of prairie rattlesnake was combined to identify suitable hibernacula sites with the species ranges. Bio- and geophysical restrictions to species patterns (e.g., rivers, elevation, ecoregions) were used to refine ranges as appropriate. Once an MCP was adequately modified, its border was smoothed. In 2020, the Sensitive Snake Species Range layer name was changed tot he Sensitive Snake Hibernaculum Range and included new information and areas.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Sensitive Snake Hibernacula Range fill area with an outline and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
Snake hibernacula are protected from disruption or destruction year-round under the Alberta Wildlife Act, therefore surveys for hibernacula must be conducted prior to landuse activities to prevent contravention of the Act. The Sensitive Snake Hibernacula Range provides land users/disposition holders and government departments with information regarding the habitat where snake hibernacula are expected to occur in southern Alberta for the purpose of pre-development wildlife surveys. Specific operating conditions apply based on the results of the survey.
This dataset (formerly known as the Sensitive Snake Species Range) is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public. Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset. The Sensitive Snake Hibernacula Range was delineated for prairie rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis), bullsnake (Pituophis catenifer), western hognose snake (Heterodon nasicus) and eastern yellow-bellied racer (Coluber constrictor). A minimum convex polygon (MCP) was used to delineate a range based on observation records from Alberta's Fish and Wildlife Information Management System (FWMIS) and known snake hibernacula within Alberta. Additional considerations were used to further filter range boundaries after observation data were plotted. Habitat Suitability Indices of prairie rattlesnake was combined to identify suitable hibernacula sites with the species ranges. Bio- and geophysical restrictions to species patterns (e.g., rivers, elevation, ecoregions) were used to refine ranges as appropriate. Once an MCP was adequately modified, its border was smoothed. In 2020, the Sensitive Snake Species Range layer name was changed to the Sensitive Snake Hibernaculum Range and included new information and areas.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial(educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. We only ask that:
The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Sensitive Snake Habitat Label and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
All species of snake in Alberta are designated as sensitive and are protected from killing/harm/harassment under the Alberta Wildlife Act. The Sensitive Snake Habitat dataset provides land users/disposition holders and government departments with information to prevent contravention of the Act by requiring mitigation to prevent snake mortality (in particular mortality caused by vehicles and heavy equipment) by human activities. The Sensitive Snake Habitat dataset includes Townships where sensitive snake species (e.g. prairie rattlesnake, bull snake, and garter snake) activity is known to occur. Insufficient survey work has been conducted to know the precise extent of species movements but areas are inferred from observational records, telemetry studies and survey’s results. Observations were compiled from the Government of Alberta’s Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS) which includes data from provincial surveys conducted by regional wildlife biologists and independent researchers. The ATS Version 4.1 Township index polygons we reused and are derived from all township polygons in the province of Alberta, compiled from the Master Alberta Township System coordinate file (MATS) published March 31, 2005.Land use activities have a high potential to result in the death of individuals and destruction of their habitat and landuse guidelines that consider the sensitive nature of these species’ and inform the use of restricted areas and periods assist with the recovery of sensitive snake species and prevent degradation of species population status.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial(educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Sensitive Snake Habitat area outline and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
All species of snake in Alberta are designated as sensitive and are protected from killing/harm/harassment under the Alberta Wildlife Act. The Sensitive Snake Habitat dataset provides land users/disposition holders and government departments with information to prevent contravention of the Act by requiring mitigation to prevent snake mortality (in particular mortality caused by vehicles and heavy equipment) by human activities. The Sensitive Snake Habitat dataset includes Townships where sensitive snake species (e.g. prairie rattlesnake, bull snake, and garter snake) activity is known to occur. Insufficient survey work has been conducted to know the precise extent of species movements but areas are inferred from observational records, telemetry studies and surveys results. Observations were compiled from the Government of Alberta’s Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS) which includes data from provincial surveys conducted by regional wildlife biologists and independent researchers. The ATS Version 4.1 Township index polygons were used and are derived from all township polygons in the province of Alberta, compiled from the Master Alberta Township System coordinate file (MATS) published March 31, 2005.Land use activities have a high potential to result in the death of individuals and destruction of their habitat and landuse guidelines that consider the sensitive nature of these species’ and inform the use of restricted areas and periods assist with the recovery of sensitive snake species and prevent degradation of species population status.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial(educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Sensitive Snake Habitat fill area with an outline and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
All species of snake in Alberta are designated as sensitive and are protected from killing/harm/harassment under the Alberta Wildlife Act. The Sensitive Snake Habitat dataset provides land users/disposition holders and government departments with information to prevent contravention of the Act by requiring mitigation to prevent snake mortality (in particular mortality caused by vehicles and heavy equipment) by human activities. The Sensitive Snake Habitat dataset includes Townships where sensitive snake species (e.g. prairie rattlesnake, bull snake, and garter snake) activity is known to occur. Insufficient survey work has been conducted to know the precise extent of species movements but areas are inferred from observational records, telemetry studies and surveys results. Observations were compiled from the Government of Alberta’s Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS) which includes data from provincial surveys conducted by regional wildlife biologists and independent researchers. The ATS Version 4.1 Township index polygons we reused and are derived from all township polygons in the province of Alberta, compiled from the Master Alberta Township System coordinate file (MATS) published March 31, 2005.Land use activities have a high potential to result in the death of individuals and destruction of their habitat and landuse guidelines that consider the sensitive nature of these species’ and inform the use of restricted areas and periods assist with the recovery of sensitive snake species and prevent degradation of species population status.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
Description: This group contains Sensitive Amphibians label, outline and/or fill area with an outline layers from dataset(s) providing industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Sensitive Amphibians for the application of appropriate wetland setbacks and specific operating conditions and is produced for the Government of Alberta, available to the general public.
The label layer(s) are not visible beyond the scale of 1:3,466,742.
The outline(s) and/or fill area(s) with an outline are not visible beyond 1:27,733,946.
Data Use Limitations
Material(s) have been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Description: This group contains the Sensitive Amphibians Range layers.
The label layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:3,466,742.
The outline and fill area with an outline layers are not visible beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
This dataset provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Sensitive Amphibians Ranges for the application of appropriate wetland setbacks and specific operating conditions and is produced for the Government of Alberta, available to the general public.
Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset. Sensitive Amphibians Ranges was based upon the combination of Plains Spadefoot (Spea bombifrons) Range with Great Plains Toad (Bufo cognatus) Range. Plains Spadefoot Range encompassed both ranges, and is described here. A smoothed detailed convex polygon was used to delineate a range based on observations from relevant databases in Alberta. Additional considerations were used to further filter range boundaries after observation data were plotted. Historical/extirpated observations were removed; bio- and geophysical restrictions to species patterns (e.g., rivers, elevation, ecoregions) were used to refine ranges as appropriate, and species experts reviewed maps and provided additional insight. Plains Spadefoot Range was based upon 10 years of FWMIS observation data records.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Sensitive Amphibians Range label and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:3,466,742.
This dataset provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Sensitive Amphibians Ranges for the application of appropriate wetland setbacks and specific operating conditions and is produced for the Government of Alberta, available to the general public.
Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset. Sensitive Amphibians Ranges was based upon the combination of Plains Spadefoot (Spea bombifrons) Range with Great Plains Toad (Bufo cognatus) Range. Plains Spadefoot Range encompassed both ranges, and is described here. A smoothed detailed convex polygon was used to delineate a range based on observations from relevant databases in Alberta. Additional considerations were used to further filter range boundaries after observation data were plotted. Historical/extirpated observations were removed; bio- and geophysical restrictions to species patterns (e.g., rivers, elevation, ecoregions) were used to refine ranges as appropriate, and species experts reviewed maps and provided additional insight. Plains Spadefoot Range was based upon 10 years of FWMIS observation data records.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Sensitive Amphibians Range area outline and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
This dataset provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Sensitive Amphibians Ranges for the application of appropriate wetland setbacks and specific operating conditions and is produced for the Government of Alberta, available to the general public.
Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset. Sensitive Amphibians Ranges was based upon the combination of Plains Spadefoot (Spea bombifrons) Range with Great Plains Toad (Bufo cognatus) Range. Plains Spadefoot Range encompassed both ranges, and is described here. A smoothed detailed convex polygon was used to delineate a range based on observations from relevant databases in Alberta. Additional considerations were used to further filter range boundaries after observation data were plotted. Historical/extirpated observations were removed; bio- and geophysical restrictions to species patterns (e.g., rivers, elevation, ecoregions) were used to refine ranges as appropriate, and species experts reviewed maps and provided additional insight. Plains Spadefoot Range was based upon 10 years of FWMIS observation data records.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Sensitive Amphibians Range fill area with an outline and is not visible beyond the scale of 1:27,733,946.
This dataset provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Sensitive Amphibians Ranges for the application of appropriate wetland setbacks and specific operating conditions and is produced for the Government of Alberta, available to the general public.
Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset. Sensitive Amphibians Ranges was based upon the combination of Plains Spadefoot (Spea bombifrons) Range with Great Plains Toad (Bufo cognatus) Range. Plains Spadefoot Range encompassed both ranges, and is described here. A smoothed detailed convex polygon was used to delineate a range based on observations from relevant databases in Alberta. Additional considerations were used to further filter range boundaries after observation data were plotted. Historical/extirpated observations were removed; bio- and geophysical restrictions to species patterns (e.g., rivers, elevation, ecoregions) were used to refine ranges as appropriate, and species experts reviewed maps and provided additional insight. Plains Spadefoot Range was based upon 10 years of FWMIS observation data records.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal and public non-commercial (educational) use and except where otherwise prohibited, may be reproduced, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or further permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. We only ask that: The materials not be modified, users exercise due diligence in ensuring the accuracy of the materials, the Government of Alberta be identified as the source of the materials, the reproduction is not represented as an official version of the materials reproduced, nor as having been made in affiliation with or with the endorsement of the Government of Alberta, reproduction of multiple copies of materials, in whole or in part, for the purposes of commercial distribution is prohibited, except with written permission from the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materials on this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch.