Description: This group contains the following layers:
1) Greater Sage Grouse Ourline
2) Greater Sage Grouse
This group is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
For more information see the individual layer descriptions.
Description: This layer represents the Greater Sage-Grouse Outline which provides the general public, industrial operators and Government of Alberta information regarding the exterior extent locations of species identified under Government of Canada Emergency Orders in Alberta.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
The Alberta Environment and Parks Federal Order dataset provides the general public, industrial operators and Government of Alberta information regarding the exterior extent locations of species identified under Government of Canada Emergency Orders in Alberta.
The Environment and Parks Federal Order dataset is comprised of exterior extent polygons of species that have been identified in species specific Government of Canada Emergency Orders. The exterior extent polygons are derived from the detailed data provided in each of the Government of Canada Emergency Order datasets within the Scope of Alberta. Government of Canada Scope of Emergency Orders for which extent polygons have been derived and represented in the Federal Order dataset include:
Scope of Emergency Order for the Protection of the Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) in Canada - Alberta, reproduced with the permission of the Government of Canada. More detailed description of Government of Canada "Scope of Emergency Order for the Protection of the Greater Sage-Grouse in Canada - Alberta" is provided in the Source Information section and Entity and Attribute Information section of this metadata record.
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 Sage-Grouse which provides the general public, industrial operators and Government of Alberta information regarding the exterior extent locations of species identified under Government of Canada Emergency Orders in Alberta.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
The Alberta Environment and Parks Federal Order dataset provides the general public, industrial operators and Government of Alberta information regarding the exterior extent locations of species identified under Government of Canada Emergency Orders in Alberta.
The Environment and Parks Federal Order dataset is comprised of exterior extent polygons of species that have been identified in species specific Government of Canada Emergency Orders. The exterior extent polygons are derived from the detailed data provided in each of the Government of Canada Emergency Order datasets within the Scope of Alberta. Government of Canada Scope of Emergency Orders for which extent polygons have been derived and represented in the Federal Order dataset include:
Scope of Emergency Order for the Protection of the Greater Sage-Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) in Canada - Alberta, reproduced with the permission of the Government of Canada. More detailed description of Government of Canada "Scope of Emergency Order for the Protection of the Greater Sage-Grouse in Canada - Alberta" is provided in the Source Information section and Entity and Attribute Information section of this metadata record.
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 contains the following: 1) Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 100 meter group of layers.
2) Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 1000 meter group of layers.
This group is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
Description: This group contains the following layers:
1) Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 100 meter Outline
2) Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 100 meter
This group is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
For more information see the individual layer descriptions.
Name: Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 100 meter Outline
Display Field: SPECIES_CO
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 100 meter Outline which provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Colonial Nesting Birds for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. The entire provincial nesting range is indicated. Proponents are not expected to survey for Colonial Nesters outside of the Grassland and Parkland Natural region, rather respect buffers where they occur.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Colonial Nesting Birds have been represented by buffered point data rather than polygon. This layer is comprised of great blue heron (Ardea herodias) and American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorrhychos) species nesting colony locations. These species nest at discrete locations. Colonial Nesting Birds was based upon all known and confirmed population locations in GOA datasets from 1998 onward. These point features are buffered by a distance of 1000m; and 100m for Medium and Low disturbance activities.
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 Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 100 meter filled area with an outline which provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Colonial Nesting Birds for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. The entire provincial nesting range is indicated. Proponents are not expected to survey for Colonial Nesters outside of the Grassland and Parkland Natural region, rather respect buffers where they occur.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Colonial Nesting Birds have been represented by buffered point data rather than polygon. This layer is comprised of great blue heron (Ardea herodias) and American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorrhychos) species nesting colony locations. These species nest at discrete locations. Colonial Nesting Birds was based upon all known and confirmed population locations in GOA datasets from 1998 onward. These point features are buffered by a distance of 1000m; and 100m for Medium and Low disturbance activities.
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 contains the following layers:
1) Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 1000 meter Outline
2) Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 1000 meter
This group is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
For more information see the individual layer descriptions.
Name: Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 1000 meter Outline
Display Field: SPECIES_CO
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 1000 meter Outline which provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Colonial Nesting Birds for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. The entire provincial nesting range is indicated. Proponents are not expected to survey for Colonial Nesters outside of the Grassland and Parkland Natural region, rather respect buffers where they occur.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Colonial Nesting Birds have been represented by buffered point data rather than polygon. This layer is comprised of great blue heron (Ardea herodias) and American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorrhychos) species nesting colony locations. These species nest at discrete locations. Colonial Nesting Birds was based upon all known and confirmed population locations in GOA datasets from 1998 onward. These point features are buffered by a distance of 1000m; and 100m for Medium and Low disturbance activities.
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 Colonial Nesting Birds Buffer - 1000 meter filled area with an outline which provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Colonial Nesting Birds for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. The entire provincial nesting range is indicated. Proponents are not expected to survey for Colonial Nesters outside of the Grassland and Parkland Natural region, rather respect buffers where they occur.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Colonial Nesting Birds have been represented by buffered point data rather than polygon. This layer is comprised of great blue heron (Ardea herodias) and American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorrhychos) species nesting colony locations. These species nest at discrete locations. Colonial Nesting Birds was based upon all known and confirmed population locations in GOA datasets from 1998 onward. These point features are buffered by a distance of 1000m; and 100m for Medium and Low disturbance activities.
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 contains the following layers:
1) Greater Sage Grouse - Recovery Area Label
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
2) Greater Sage Grouse - Recovery Area
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
3) Greater Sage Grouse - Core Area Label
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
4) Greater Sage Grouse - Core Area
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
See the descriptions for each layer for detailed information on each layer.
Description: This layer represents the Greater Sage Grouse - Recovery Area Label dataset which represents the core area for Sage-grouse activity in Alberta and is an amalgamation of various data sources, including: observation records from the Government of Alberta’s Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS), sagegrouse movement information, locations of known leks (i.e., dancing grounds), portions of federally identified critical habitat and other important habitats. Observational records from FWMIS included fifty years of survey and research data collected by provincial wildlife biologists, nongovernmental organizations, and independent researchers. The Greater Sage-grouse Recovery Zone amalgamates the Greater Sage-grouse Range and Greater Sage-grouse Habitat and Buffer datasets, including lek and habitat information, which identifies habitat areas for nesting, broodrearing, and over-wintering. Locations of all leks were generated from UTM coordinates collected from Alberta Environment and Parks,researchers, andthe FWMIS. Lek centroids werebuffered by 100 metresto approximate lek sizeand an additional 3,200 meters buffer was then applied based on established research on impacts of disturbance to lek attendance. Locations from radio-collared and translocated Sage-grouse females (years: 2011, 2012, 2016, 2019) were also included to identify habitats and areas important during sensitive periods of the species' annual life cycle. The Greater Sage-grouse Recovery Zone paritally incorporates federally identified critical habitat. Areas that have been permanently converted to agricultural land were not included as they do not offer the specific habitat that Greater Sage-grouse could utilize. The resulting single contiguous polygon was reviewed by Alberta Environment and Parks' species experts to validate and provide additional insight.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
Greater Sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) are an endangered species in Alberta. The Greater Sage-grouse Recovery Zone provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments with information on the location of vital habitats and areas necessary to protect and recover Greater Sage-grouse in Alberta. The amended area works in conjunction with the Greater Sage-grouse Core Area to contains the majority of sagegrouse activity, known nest locations, important habitats and lek sites. The Recovery Zone boundaries cover off known gaps in the Core Area that have good sage-grouse habitat or records of use from translocated hens (nests, brood observations, winter use). Land use activities directly and indirectly contribute to disturbance of sage-grouse and degradation of their habitats, decreasing the effectiveness and likelihood of Sage-grouse recovery in Alberta.This dataset refines the previous Greater Sage-grouse Range and more accurately represents the recovery area of Sage-grouse in Alberta following provincial and federal recovery plans and strategies, and provides greater certainty for users and proponents to identify areas where specific land use conditions apply. In combination with the Greater Sagegrouse Core Area, this Greater Sage-grouse Recovery Zone dataset supports the implementation of necessary land use guidelines, standards and conditions that incorporate the sensitive nature of this species and enable species conservation and recovery.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal andpublic 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 theFish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materialson this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Greater Sage Grouse - Recovery Area which represents the core area for Sage-grouse activity in Alberta and is an amalgamation of various data sources, including: observation records from the Government of Alberta’s Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS), sagegrouse movement information, locations of known leks (i.e., dancing grounds), portions of federally identified critical habitat and other important habitats. Observational records from FWMIS included fifty years of survey and research data collected by provincial wildlife biologists, nongovernmental organizations, and independent researchers. The Greater Sage-grouse Recovery Zone amalgamates the Greater Sage-grouse Range and Greater Sage-grouse Habitat and Buffer datasets, including lek and habitat information, which identifies habitat areas for nesting, broodrearing, and over-wintering. Locations of all leks were generated from UTM coordinates collected from Alberta Environment and Parks,researchers, andthe FWMIS. Lek centroids werebuffered by 100 metresto approximate lek sizeand an additional 3,200 meters buffer was then applied based on established research on impacts of disturbance to lek attendance. Locations from radio-collared and translocated Sage-grouse females (years: 2011, 2012, 2016, 2019) were also included to identify habitats and areas important during sensitive periods of the species' annual life cycle. The Greater Sage-grouse Recovery Zone paritally incorporates federally identified critical habitat. Areas that have been permanently converted to agricultural land were not included as they do not offer the specific habitat that Greater Sage-grouse could utilize. The resulting single contiguous polygon was reviewed by Alberta Environment and Parks' species experts to validate and provide additional insight.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
Greater Sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) are an endangered species in Alberta. The Greater Sage-grouse Recovery Zone provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments with information on the location of vital habitats and areas necessary to protect and recover Greater Sage-grouse in Alberta. The amended area works in conjunction with the Greater Sage-grouse Core Area to contains the majority of sagegrouse activity, known nest locations, important habitats and lek sites. The Recovery Zone boundaries cover off known gaps in the Core Area that have good sage-grouse habitat or records of use from translocated hens (nests, brood observations, winter use). Land use activities directly and indirectly contribute to disturbance of sage-grouse and degradation of their habitats, decreasing the effectiveness and likelihood of Sage-grouse recovery in Alberta.This dataset refines the previous Greater Sage-grouse Range and more accurately represents the recovery area of Sage-grouse in Alberta following provincial and federal recovery plans and strategies, and provides greater certainty for users and proponents to identify areas where specific land use conditions apply. In combination with the Greater Sagegrouse Core Area, this Greater Sage-grouse Recovery Zone dataset supports the implementation of necessary land use guidelines, standards and conditions that incorporate the sensitive nature of this species and enable species conservation and recovery.
Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal andpublic 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 theFish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materialson this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Greater Sage Grouse - Core Area Label which represents the core area for Sage-grouse activity in Alberta and is an amalgamation of various data sources, including: observation records from the Government of Alberta’s Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS), sage-grouse movement information, locations of known leks (i.e., dancing grounds), portions of federally identified critical habitat and other important habitats. Observational records from FWMIS included fifty years of survey and research data collected by provincial wildlife biologists, non-governmental organizations, and independent researchers. The Greater Sage-grouse Core Area amalgamates the Greater Sage-grouse Range and Greater Sage-grouse Habitat and Buffer datasets, including lek and habitat information(Alberta's dataset, which identifies habitat areas for nesting, brood-rearing, and over-wintering. Locations of all leks were generated from UTM coordinates collected from Alberta Environment and Parks,researchers, and the FWMIS. Lek centroids werebuffered by 100 metresto approximate lek sizeand an additional 3,200 meters buffer was then applied based on established research on impacts of disturbance to lek attendance. Locations from radio-collared and translocated Sage-grouse females (years: 2011, 2012, 2016, 2019) were also included to identify habitats and areas important during sensitive periods of the species' annual life cycle. The Greater Sage-grouse Core Areabuilds off federally identified critical habitat and lands idenitified in the federal Emegency Order for the Protection of the Greater Sage-Grouse (SOR/2013-202). Private land, federal land and areas converted to agriculture (with no suitable silver sage habitat) were excluded. The resulting single contiguous polygon was reviewed by Alberta Environment and Parks' species experts to validate and provided additional insight.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
Greater Sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) are an endangered species in Alberta. The Greater Sage-grouse Core Area provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments with information on the location of vital habitats and areas necessary to prevent exttirpation of Greater Sage-grouse in Alberta. The amended area represents the “core” habitat and contains the majority of usage points, known nest locations, brood rearing habitat, and lek sites. The new area boundaires cover off known gaps in the core area that have high quality sage-grouse habitat or records of use from translocated hens (nests, brood observations, winter use). Land use activities directly and indirectly contribute to disturbance of sage-grouse and degradation of their habitats, decreasing the effectiveness and likelihood of Sage-grouse recovery in Alberta.This updated boundary more accurately represents the core area of sage-grouse in Alberta and provides greater certainty for users and proponents to identify areas where specific Conditions apply. In combination with the Greater Sage-grouse Recovery Zone, this Greater Sage-grouse Core Area dataset supports the implementation of necessary land use guidelines, standards and conditions that incorporate the sensitive nature of this species and enable species conservation and recovery. Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal andpublic 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 theFish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materialson this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
Description: This layer represents the Greater Sage Grouse - Core Area which represents the core area for Sage-grouse activity in Alberta and is an amalgamation of various data sources, including: observation records from the Government of Alberta’s Fisheries and Wildlife Management Information System (FWMIS), sage-grouse movement information, locations of known leks (i.e., dancing grounds), portions of federally identified critical habitat and other important habitats. Observational records from FWMIS included fifty years of survey and research data collected by provincial wildlife biologists, non-governmental organizations, and independent researchers. The Greater Sage-grouse Core Area amalgamates the Greater Sage-grouse Range and Greater Sage-grouse Habitat and Buffer datasets, including lek and habitat information(Alberta's dataset, which identifies habitat areas for nesting, brood-rearing, and over-wintering. Locations of all leks were generated from UTM coordinates collected from Alberta Environment and Parks,researchers, and the FWMIS. Lek centroids werebuffered by 100 metresto approximate lek sizeand an additional 3,200 meters buffer was then applied based on established research on impacts of disturbance to lek attendance. Locations from radio-collared and translocated Sage-grouse females (years: 2011, 2012, 2016, 2019) were also included to identify habitats and areas important during sensitive periods of the species' annual life cycle. The Greater Sage-grouse Core Areabuilds off federally identified critical habitat and lands idenitified in the federal Emegency Order for the Protection of the Greater Sage-Grouse (SOR/2013-202). Private land, federal land and areas converted to agriculture (with no suitable silver sage habitat) were excluded. The resulting single contiguous polygon was reviewed by Alberta Environment and Parks' species experts to validate and provided additional insight.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
Greater Sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus urophasianus) are an endangered species in Alberta. The Greater Sage-grouse Core Area provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments with information on the location of vital habitats and areas necessary to prevent exttirpation of Greater Sage-grouse in Alberta. The amended area represents the “core” habitat and contains the majority of usage points, known nest locations, brood rearing habitat, and lek sites. The new area boundaires cover off known gaps in the core area that have high quality sage-grouse habitat or records of use from translocated hens (nests, brood observations, winter use). Land use activities directly and indirectly contribute to disturbance of sage-grouse and degradation of their habitats, decreasing the effectiveness and likelihood of Sage-grouse recovery in Alberta.This updated boundary more accurately represents the core area of sage-grouse in Alberta and provides greater certainty for users and proponents to identify areas where specific Conditions apply. In combination with the Greater Sage-grouse Recovery Zone, this Greater Sage-grouse Core Area dataset supports the implementation of necessary land use guidelines, standards and conditions that incorporate the sensitive nature of this species and enable species conservation and recovery. Data Use Limitations
This material has been provided with the intent that it be readily available for personal andpublic 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 theFish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch. To obtain permission to reproduce materialson this site for commercial purposes, please contact the Fish and Wildlife Stewardship Branch.
Description: This group of layers includes the following:
1) Piping Plover Buffer layer group
2( Piping Plover Waterbodies layer group
This group is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
For more information see the group descriptions.
Description: This group contains the following groups of layers:
1) Piping Plover Buffer - 50 meter
This group is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
2) Piping Plover Buffer - 100 meter
This group is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
3) Piping Plover Buffer - 200 meter
This group is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
For more information see the group descriptions.
Description: This group contains the following layers:
1) Piping Plover Buffer - 50 meter Outline
2) Piping Plover Buffer - 50 meter
This group is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
For more information see the individual layer descriptions.
Description: This layer represents the Piping Plover 50 Meter Buffer Outline around the Piping Plover Waterbodies which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Piping Plover waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these zones. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified breeding locations.
This layer is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) Buffers are multiple ring buffers of 50m, 100m and 200m determined by buffering the Piping Plover Waterbodies.
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 Piping Plover 50 Meter Buffer boundary area with a pattern fill around the Piping Plover Waterbodies which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Piping Plover waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these zones. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified breeding locations.
This layer is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) Buffers are multiple ring buffers of 50m, 100m and 200m determined by buffering the Piping Plover Waterbodies.
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 contains the following layers:
1) Piping Plover Buffer - 100 meter Outline
2) Piping Plover Buffer - 100 meter
This group is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
For more information see the individual layer descriptions.
Description: This layer represents the Piping Plover 100 Meter Buffer Outline around the Piping Plover Waterbodies which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Piping Plover waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these zones. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified breeding locations.
This layer is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) Buffers are multiple ring buffers of 50m, 100m and 200m determined by buffering the Piping Plover Waterbodies.
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 Piping Plover 100 Meter Buffer boundary area with a pattern fill around the Piping Plover Waterbodies which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Piping Plover waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these zones. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified breeding locations.
This layer is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) Buffers are multiple ring buffers of 50m, 100m and 200m determined by buffering the Piping Plover Waterbodies.
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 contains the following layers:
1) Piping Plover Buffer - 200 meter Outline
2) Piping Plover Buffer - 200 meter
This group is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
For more information see the individual layer descriptions.
Description: This layer represents the Piping Plover 200 Meter Buffer Outline around the Piping Plover Waterbodies which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Piping Plover waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these zones. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified breeding locations.
This layer is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) Buffers are multiple ring buffers of 50m, 100m and 200m determined by buffering the Piping Plover Waterbodies.
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 Piping Plover 200 Meter Buffer boundary area with a pattern fill around the Piping Plover Waterbodies which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Piping Plover waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these zones. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified breeding locations.
This layer is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Piping Plover (Charadrius melodus) Buffers are multiple ring buffers of 50m, 100m and 200m determined by buffering the Piping Plover Waterbodies.
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 contains the following layers:
1) Piping Plover Waterbodies Label
2) Piping Plover Waterbodies Outline
3) Piping Plover Waterbodies
This group is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
For more information see the individual layer descriptions.
Description: This layer represents the Poping Plover Waterbodies Label for the named waterbodies which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Piping Plover waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these areas. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified lakes.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
This dataset 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. Piping Plovers (Charadrius melodus) are small shorebirds considered Endangered in Canada and Alberta. Piping Plovers are sensitive to human disturbance, and human activity in breeding areas may decrease survival of eggs or cygnets.The Piping Plover Waterbodies layer includes all water bodies as of 2009 with confirmed breeding pairs as determined by annual surveys. An entire water body is considered a nesting site. Piping Plover lakes were determined by clipping mapped waterbody features to survey points. Accuracy of hydro layers is limiting, and it is recommended that all proponents measure setback distances from the high-water mark.
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 Poping Plover Waterbodies fill area with an outline for the waterbodies which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Piping Plover waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these areas. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified lakes.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Piping Plovers (Charadrius melodus) are small shorebirds considered Endangered in Canada and Alberta. Piping Plovers are sensitive to human disturbance, and human activity in breeding areas may decrease survival of eggs or cygnets.The Piping Plover Waterbodies layer includes all water bodies as of 2009 with confirmed breeding pairs as determined by annual surveys. An entire water body is considered a nesting site. Piping Plover lakes were determined by clipping mapped waterbody features to survey points. Accuracy of hydro layers is limiting, and it is recommended that all proponents measure setback distances from the high-water mark.
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 Piping Plover Waterbodies fill area with a boundary outline, which includes all water bodies as of 2009 with confirmed breeding pairs as determined by annual surveys. An enitire water body is considered a nesting site. Piping Plover lakes were determined by clipping mapped waterbody features to survey points. Accuracy of hydro layers is limiting, and it is recommended that all proponents measure setback distances from the high-water mark.
Description: This group contains the following:
1) Sharp-Tailed Grouse Survey Area group of layers
This group is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
For more information see the individual layer descriptions.
Description: This group contains the following layers:
1) Sharp-Tailed Grouse Survey Area Label
2) Sharp-Tailed Grouse Survey Area Outline
3) Sharp-Tailed Grouse Survey Area
This group is not visible beyond the scalse of 1:6,933,486.
For more information see the individual layer descriptions.
Description: This layer represents the Sharp-Tailed Grouse Survey Area Label which provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the probable location of Sharp-tailed Grouse habitat for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. Proponents are recommended to survey for Sharp-tailed Grouse leks and respect buffers where they occur.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
This dataset 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. Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) require open spaces for displaying, and areas of grass and low shrubs for nesting and brood rearing. In Alberta, Sharp-tailed Grouse are most common in the Grassland and Parkland regions, with localized populations in the Boreal Forest, Foothills and, to a lesser extent, the Rocky Mountains, where open, grassland-like habitats exist. A Sharp-tailed Grouse survey layer has been developed for the purpose of informing operators where lek surveys are to occur. This species has breeding leks at discrete locations. Sharp-tailed Grouse survey is based upon the boundaries of the Grassland and Parkland Natural Regions, as well as Provincial Grazing Reserves in the Boreal region of the province.
Data Use Limitations
The Wildlife Sensitivity data is available free of a charge as a service to Albertans. These wildlife feature layers provide industrial operators, government departments and the general public with the best information currently available on the extent of wildlife sensitivities. A few items should be highlighted on the issue of data usage. Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch of Alberta Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta asks that any liability for any misuse or misinterpretation of the data, should the data be inappropriately mapped, is the responsibility of the user. Additionally it is the user's responsibility to ensure that the most up-to date and correct data is used. Alberta Environment and Parks reserves the right to update and change the Wildlife Sensitivity data. Finally, while all users are free to download and use the Wildlife Sensitivity data for information and planning uses (e.g., reports to clients), we ask that digital and hard copy maps (other than those used for client reports) are not be distributed for commercial purposes.
Description: This layer represents the Sharp-Tailed Grouse Survey Area Outline which provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the probable location of Sharp-tailed Grouse habitat for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. Proponents are recommended to survey for Sharp-tailed Grouse leks and respect buffers where they occur.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) require open spaces for displaying, and areas of grass and low shrubs for nesting and brood rearing. In Alberta, Sharp-tailed Grouse are most common in the Grassland and Parkland regions, with localized populations in the Boreal Forest, Foothills and, to a lesser extent, the Rocky Mountains, where open, grassland-like habitats exist. A Sharp-tailed Grouse survey layer has been developed for the purpose of informing operators where lek surveys are to occur. This species has breeding leks at discrete locations. Sharp-tailed Grouse survey is based upon the boundaries of the Grassland and Parkland Natural Regions, as well as Provincial Grazing Reserves in the Boreal region of the province.
Data Use Limitations
The Wildlife Sensitivity data is available free of a charge as a service to Albertans. These wildlife feature layers provide industrial operators, government departments and the general public with the best information currently available on the extent of wildlife sensitivities. A few items should be highlighted on the issue of data usage. Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch of Alberta Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta asks that any liability for any misuse or misinterpretation of the data, should the data be inappropriately mapped, is the responsibility of the user. Additionally it is the user's responsibility to ensure that the most up-to date and correct data is used. Alberta Environment and Parks reserves the right to update and change the Wildlife Sensitivity data. Finally, while all users are free to download and use the Wildlife Sensitivity data for information and planning uses (e.g., reports to clients), we ask that digital and hard copy maps (other than those used for client reports) are not be distributed for commercial purposes.
Description: This layer represents the Sharp-Tailed Grouse Survey Area fill area with an outline which provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the probable location of Sharp-tailed Grouse habitat for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. Proponents are recommended to survey for Sharp-tailed Grouse leks and respect buffers where they occur.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Sharp-tailed Grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus) require open spaces for displaying, and areas of grass and low shrubs for nesting and brood rearing. In Alberta, Sharp-tailed Grouse are most common in the Grassland and Parkland regions, with localized populations in the Boreal Forest, Foothills and, to a lesser extent, the Rocky Mountains, where open, grassland-like habitats exist. A Sharp-tailed Grouse survey layer has been developed for the purpose of informing operators where lek surveys are to occur. This species has breeding leks at discrete locations. Sharp-tailed Grouse survey is based upon the boundaries of the Grassland and Parkland Natural Regions, as well as Provincial Grazing Reserves in the Boreal region of the province.
Data Use Limitations
The Wildlife Sensitivity data is available free of a charge as a service to Albertans. These wildlife feature layers provide industrial operators, government departments and the general public with the best information currently available on the extent of wildlife sensitivities. A few items should be highlighted on the issue of data usage. Fish and Wildlife Policy Branch of Alberta Environment and Parks, Government of Alberta asks that any liability for any misuse or misinterpretation of the data, should the data be inappropriately mapped, is the responsibility of the user. Additionally it is the user's responsibility to ensure that the most up-to date and correct data is used. Alberta Environment and Parks reserves the right to update and change the Wildlife Sensitivity data. Finally, while all users are free to download and use the Wildlife Sensitivity data for information and planning uses (e.g., reports to clients), we ask that digital and hard copy maps (other than those used for client reports) are not be distributed for commercial purposes.
Description: This group contains the following layers:
1) Trumpeter Swan Watercourse Buffer - 500 meters
2) Trumpeter Swan Watercourse Buffer - 800 meters
3) Trumpeter Swan Watercourse Label
4) Trumpeter Swan Watercourse Label
This group is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
See the descriptions for each layer for detailed information on each layer.
Name: Trumpeter Swan Watercourse Buffer - 500 meter
Display Field: GLOBALID
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the Trumpeter Swan Watercourse Buffer - 500 meter which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments with information regarding the location of Trumpeter Swan waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these zones. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified breeding locations.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:4,622,324.
This dataset 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. Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) are sensitive to human disturbance, and human activity in breeding areas may cause abandonment, or decrease survival of eggs or cygnets. Trumpeter Swans are listed as a Threatened species under Alberta's Wildlife Act, and as such are afforded protection against hunting and the destruction of nests. This swan buffer layer includes all water bodies as of March 31, 2015 with confirmed breeding swan pairs (i.e., active nests or cygnets) as determined by swan surveys and incidental observations. The entire water body is considered a nesting site and was buffered by 500m and 800m to indicate the variable timing window setback options. Buffers are expressed as a computed 10 TM value. Sites not associated with waterbodies (lotic systems, unmapped wetlands, beaver ponds) were indicated by circular polygons (5m radius) and buffered by 500m and 800m. Accuracy of hydro layers is limiting, and it is recommended that all proponents measure setback distances from the high-water mark.
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.
Name: Trumpeter Swan Watercourse Buffer - 800 meter
Display Field: GLOBALID
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the Trumpeter Swan Watercourse Buffer - 800 meter which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments with information regarding the location of Trumpeter Swan waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these zones. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified breeding locations.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:4,622,324.
This dataset 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. Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) are sensitive to human disturbance, and human activity in breeding areas may cause abandonment, or decrease survival of eggs or cygnets. Trumpeter Swans are listed as a Threatened species under Alberta's Wildlife Act, and as such are afforded protection against hunting and the destruction of nests. This swan buffer layer includes all water bodies as of March 31, 2015 with confirmed breeding swan pairs (i.e., active nests or cygnets) as determined by swan surveys and incidental observations. The entire water body is considered a nesting site and was buffered by 500m and 800m to indicate the variable timing window setback options. Buffers are expressed as a computed 10 TM value. Sites not associated with waterbodies (lotic systems, unmapped wetlands, beaver ponds) were indicated by circular polygons (5m radius) and buffered by 500m and 800m. Accuracy of hydro layers is limiting, and it is recommended that all proponents measure setback distances from the high-water mark.
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 Trumpeter Swan Watercourse Label which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments with information regarding the location of Trumpeter Swan waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these zones. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified breeding locations.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:866,685.
This dataset 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. Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) are sensitive to human disturbance, and human activity in breeding areas may cause abandonment, or decrease survival of eggs or cygnets. Trumpeter Swans are listed as a Threatened species under Alberta's Wildlife Act, and as such are afforded protection against hunting and the destruction of nests. This swan buffer layer includes all water bodies as of March 31, 2015 with confirmed breeding swan pairs (i.e., active nests or cygnets) as determined by swan surveys and incidental observations. The entire water body is considered a nesting site and was buffered by 500m and 800m to indicate the variable timing window setback options. Buffers are expressed as a computed 10 TM value. Sites not associated with waterbodies (lotic systems, unmapped wetlands, beaver ponds) were indicated by circular polygons (5m radius) and buffered by 500m and 800m. Accuracy of hydro layers is limiting, and it is recommended that all proponents measure setback distances from the high-water mark.
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 Trumpeter Swan Watercourse which provides the general public, industrial operators and government departments with information regarding the location of Trumpeter Swan waterbodies. Specific operating conditions apply to these zones. Land-use guidelines stipulate timing and setback conditions for all identified breeding locations.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
This dataset 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. Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) are sensitive to human disturbance, and human activity in breeding areas may cause abandonment, or decrease survival of eggs or cygnets. Trumpeter Swans are listed as a Threatened species under Alberta's Wildlife Act, and as such are afforded protection against hunting and the destruction of nests. This swan buffer layer includes all water bodies as of March 31, 2015 with confirmed breeding swan pairs (i.e., active nests or cygnets) as determined by swan surveys and incidental observations. The entire water body is considered a nesting site and was buffered by 500m and 800m to indicate the variable timing window setback options. Buffers are expressed as a computed 10 TM value. Sites not associated with waterbodies (lotic systems, unmapped wetlands, beaver ponds) were indicated by circular polygons (5m radius) and buffered by 500m and 800m. Accuracy of hydro layers is limiting, and it is recommended that all proponents measure setback distances from the high-water mark.
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 of layers includes the following layers: 1) Burrowing Owl Range Label
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
2) Burrowing Owl Range Outline
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
3) Burrowing Owl Range
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
This goup of layers information provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Burrowing owl range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. Specific operating conditions may apply upon the results of wildlife surveys.
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) dataset 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. 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. Once an MCP was adequately modified, its border was smoothed. Burrowing owl range was based upon 10 years of FWMIS observation data records, up to 2005, which includes the most recent assessment by an Alberta Environment and Parks status report.
Description: This layer represents the Burrowing Owl Range Label which provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Burrowing owl range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. Specific operating conditions may apply upon the results of wildlife surveys.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:1,733,371.
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) dataset 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. 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. Once an MCP was adequately modified, its border was smoothed. Burrowing owl range was based upon 10 years of FWMIS observation data records, up to 2005, which includes the most recent assessment by an Alberta Environment and Parks status report.
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 Burrowing Owl Range Outline which provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Burrowing owl range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. Specific operating conditions may apply upon the results of wildlife surveys.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) dataset 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. 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. Once an MCP was adequately modified, its border was smoothed. Burrowing owl range was based upon 10 years of FWMIS observation data records, up to 2005, which includes the most recent assessment by an Alberta Environment and Parks status report.
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 Burrowing Owl Range boundary area which provides industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of Burrowing owl range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys. Specific operating conditions may apply upon the results of wildlife surveys.
This layer is not visible beyond the scale of 1:6,933,486.
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) dataset 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. 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. Once an MCP was adequately modified, its border was smoothed. Burrowing owl range was based upon 10 years of FWMIS observation data records, up to 2005, which includes the most recent assessment by an Alberta Environment and Parks status report.
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 of layers represents the outline, fill area with a boundary outline and label information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of sensitive raptor ranges for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This group of layers represents the label, boundary and fill information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Bald Eagle range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This layer represents the label information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Bald Eagle range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This layer represents the outline information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Bald Eagle range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This layer represents the fill area with a boundary outline information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Bald Eagle range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This group of layers represents the label, boundary and fill information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Ferruginous Hawk range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Name: Sensitive Raptor Range - Ferruginous Hawk Label
Display Field: RANGE
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the label information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Ferruginous Hawk range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Name: Sensitive Raptor Range - Ferruginous Hawk Outline
Display Field: RANGE
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the outline information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Ferruginous Hawk range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This layer represents the fill area with a boundary outline information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Ferruginous Hawk range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This group of layers represents the label, boundary and fill information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Golden Eagle range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This layer represents the label information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Golden Eagle range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Name: Sensitive Raptor Range - Golden Eagle Outline
Display Field: RANGE
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the outline information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Golden Eagle range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This layer represents the fill area with a boundary outline information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Golden Eagle range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This group of layers represents the label, boundary and fill information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Peregrine Falcon range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Name: Sensitive Raptor Range - Peregrine Falcon Label
Display Field: RANGE
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the label information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Peregrine Falcon range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Name: Sensitive Raptor Range - Peregrine Falcon Outline
Display Field: RANGE
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the outline information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Peregrine Falcon range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This layer represents the fill area with a boundary outline information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Peregrine Falcon range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This group of layers represents the label, boundary and fill information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Prairie Falcon range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Name: Sensitive Raptor Range - Prairie Falcon Label
Display Field: RANGE
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the label information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Prairie Falcon range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Name: Sensitive Raptor Range - Prairie Falcon Outline
Display Field: RANGE
Type: Feature Layer
Geometry Type: esriGeometryPolygon
Description: This layer represents the outline information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Prairie Falcon range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.
Description: This layer represents the fill area with a boundary outline information supplied to the industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of the Prairie Falcon range for the application of appropriate wildlife surveys.