Recovery Strategy for the Woodland Caribou, Southern Mountain population (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in Canada - 2014 [Final]
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Executive Summary
- Recovery Feasibility Summary
- 1. COSEWIC Species Assessment Information
- 2. Species Status Information
- 3. Species Information
- 4. Threats
- 5. Population and Distribution Objectives
- 6. Broad Strategies and General Approaches to Meet Objectives
- 7. Critical Habitat
- 8. Measuring Progress
- 9. Statement On Action Plans
- 10. Glossary
- References
- Appendix A: Effects on the Environment and Other Species
- Appendix B: Maps of Critical Habitat for Southern Mountain Caribou Local Population Units (LPUs)
- Appendix C: Biophysical Attributes for Southern Mountain Caribou Critical Habitat
1. COSEWIC Species Assessment Information
Date of Assessment: May 2002
Common Name (population): Woodland Caribou (Southern Mountain population)
Scientific Name: Rangifer tarandus caribou
COSEWIC Status: Threatened
Reason for Designation: Local herds in the Southern Mountain population are generally small, increasingly isolated, and subject to multiple developments. Their range has shrunk by up to 40% and 13 of 19 herds are declining. The most southerly herds are likely to disappear. Many herds are threatened by decreasing habitat quantity and quality, harassment, and predation.
Canadian Occurrence: British Columbia (BC) and Alberta
COSEWIC Status History: The Southern Mountain population was designated threatened in May 2000. This population was formerly designated as part of the "Western population"(now de-activated). Status was re-examined and confirmed in May 2002.
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