Recommended Links
Links are organized into the following categories. We welcome your suggestions for more links (not of a commercial nature).
Animalia
---- Invertebrates
---- Fish
---- Birds
---- Mammals
---- Wildlife Immobilization and Health
Habitats
---- Habitat Restoration
Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management
Transportation and Environment
Web sites of CMI's Corporate Members
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Agency Sites
Association of Professional Biology (BC)
https://professionalbiology.com/
Home page for the Association of Professional Biology.
Association of BC Forest Professionals
http://www.abcfp.ca
Home page for the Association of BC Forest Professionals.
BC Conservation Foundation
http://www.bccf.com
The BCCF promotes and assists in the conservation of the fish and wildlife resources of the Province of British Columbia through the protection, acquisition or enhancement of fish and wildlife habitat; and to provide for such other purposes that in the determination of the directors contribute to the betterment of the fish and wildlife resources of the Province of British Columbia.
BC Environmental Network
http://www.ecobc.org
ECOBC facilitates communication among member and non-member environmental groups and coalitions, other sectors, and individuals independently working on environmental issues. Through such collaborative environmental leadership BC's ecological sustainability and economic stability will prevail and biological diversity and human health remain viable.
BC Forest Practices Board
http://www.fpb.gov.bc.ca/
The Forest Practices Board conducts audits and investigations and issues public reports on how well industry and government are meeting the intent of British Columbia's forest practices legislation.
BC Hydro / Environment
http://www.bchydro.com/environment
This is the entry to BC Hydro's Environment web pages.
BC Ministry of Environment
http://www.gov.bc.ca/env
This is the home page of the BC Ministry of Environment.
BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations
http://www.gov.bc.ca/for
This is the home page of the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations.
Bulkley Valley Research Centre
http://www.bvcentre.ca/
The Bulkley Valley Research Centre is an independent not-for-profit society based in Smithers, Northwest British Columbia, Canada, that conducts high quality interdisciplinary research on our environment, including its human dimensions.
Canadian Land Reclamation Association
http://www.clra.ca/
The CLRA works to further knowledge and encourage investigation of problems and solutions in land reclamation.
Canadian Society of Zoologists
http://www.csz-scz.ca
The Canadian Society of Zoologists is a professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of education and research in zoology at the provincial, federal and international level.
Centre for Applied Conservation Research - UBC
http://cacr.forestry.ubc.ca/
The Centre's key goal is to identify, develop and propose solutions to interdisciplinary problems in natural resource conservation with innovative, novel and unbiased research and stakeholder engagement.
Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network
http://www.cbeen.org
CBEEN is the regional network for environmental education (EE) professionals in the Canadian Columbia Basin. Their aim is to build a community of engaged and effective EE practitioners by connecting them with each other, and with the best and most current resources, information, professional development and networking opportunities available.
Columbia Basin Trust
http://www.cbt.org
The Columbia Basin Trust works with the people of the Canadian Columbia Basin to bring social, economic and environmental benefits to the region most affected by dam construction under the Columbia River Treaty.
CBT Climate Change Initiatives
Committee on the Status of Endangered Animals in Canada
http://www.cosewic.gc.ca/eng/sct0/index_e.cfm
COSEWIC is a committee of experts that assesses and designates which wild species are in some danger of disappearing from Canada. The web site contains information on status of endangered plant and animal species.Forest Research and Extension Partnership
http://www.forrex.org
FORREX links people to knowledge, and facilitates continuous innovation and improvement in natural resource policy and management – practices that greatly influence the ecological, social, and economic well-being of our communities.You can subscribe to several list servs, and download journals and newsletters with regional information.Grasslands Conservation Council of BC
http://bcgrasslands.org/
BC Grasslands (Grasslands Conservation Council of British Columbia) is dedicated to the stewardship and conservation of the rare and beautiful grasslands of our province. Working to build a better understanding of grasslands and to provide methods and tools to better care for them, they pursue a vision of healthy and life-sustaining grasslands in BC for current and future generations.Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative
http://greatnorthernlcc.org/
The Great Northern Landscape Conservation Cooperative is an alliance of conservation partners with common landscape conservation goals for building ecosystem resilience within the Great Northern geographic area. Includes webinars and other resources.East Kootenay Conservation Program
http://www.ekcp.ca
The East Kootenay Conservation Program is a collection of over 50 groups and agencies in the East Kootenay dedicated to conserving natural areas for Kootenay communities. Networking helps them to find win-win approaches to ecosystem conservation and stewardship on private and adjacent Crown lands. In this way they hope to maintain and, in some cases, restore the rich biological, economic, and social heritage of the East Kootenay.Federation of BC Naturalists (BC Nature)
http://www.bcnature.ca
BC Nature is a federation of local natural history groups and represents 50 local nature clubs throughout BC. Our legal name is the Federation of British Columbia Naturalists. Includes information about how to find local checklists.Invasive Species Council of British Columbia
http://www.bcinvasives.ca/
In 2011 the Invasive Plant Council completed its transition to the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia. Their goals are: To educate the public and professionals about invasive species and their risk to ecosystems and economies through activities such as workshops, seminars and newsletters; to coordinate and fund research relating to invasive species and make this available to the public; and to undertake and support actions that improve the health of BC’s natural ecosystems.
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature)
http://www.iucn.org/
IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges. It supports scientific research, manages field projects all over the world and brings governments, non-government organizations, United Nations agencies, companies and local communities together to develop and implement policy, laws and best practice.Nature Conservancy of Canada
http://www.natureconservancy.ca
The Nature Conservancy of Canada leads, innovates, and uses creativity in the conservation of Canada’s natural heritage by securing ecologically significant natural areas through purchases, donations, conservation agreements or other mechanisms, and by achieving long-term stewardship through management plans and monitoring arrangements.Pacific Northwest Research Station
http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw
The Pacific Northwest Research Station is one of seven USDA Forest Service Research sites. Forestry research sites were established to evaluate and disseminate information and technology to improve management and use of natural resources. Includes downloadable publications.Parks Canada
http://www.parkscanada.gc.ca/index_e.asp
Includes links to all national parks in Canada.Royal BC Museum
http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca
Since 1886, the Royal BC Museum has been British Columbia's provincial museum, collecting artifacts, documents and specimens of BC's natural and human history, safeguarding them for the future, and sharing them with the world. Visit the Collections and Research section.See also their Living Landscapes website:
http://www.livinglandscapes.bc.ca/Science and Management of Protected Areas Association
http://www.sampaa.org
SAMPAA organizes conferences and facilitates opportunities for the protected areas community to work together -- to create a growing body of applied sciences and traditional knowledge for protected areas, and to advance conservation and management of natural places.Selkirk College, School of Environment and Geomatics
http://selkirk.ca/programs/rr/
Selkirk College’s School of Environment and Geomatics is committed to providing the most flexible, nationally accredited environmental science programming in Canada, all of which are integrated to help students achieve success in environmental technology and geomatics.SFU Centre for Wildlife Biology
http://www.sfu.ca/biology/wildberg/
The Centre for Wildlife Ecology is a collaboration between Simon Fraser University and the Canadian Wildlife Service. Its mission is to foster high quality, graduate training and research, conduct basic and applied research in wildlife ecology, and to provide knowledge and personnel that will help Environment Canada and other agencies meet the challenges of conservation in the 21st century.
SFU Forest Ecology and Management Research Group
http://rem.sfu.ca/forestry/index
Students and researchers in this lab work on applied forest ecology and forest management problems, based on an understanding of the linkages between forest ecosystem dynamics, economics, forest policy, and social concerns.SFU School of Resource and Environmental Management - Research
http://www.rem.sfu.ca/research/
The School’s ongoing commitment to research is illustrated by the activities of its research centres and groups. These sub-units of REM’s research program encourage team-based approaches and dialogue concerning emerging and on-going resource management problems. The School houses the Centre for Tourism Policy and Research and the Cooperative Resource Management Institute, as well as 12 additional research groups.Society for Conservation Biology
http://conbio.net
The Society for Conservation Biology is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity.Society for Ecological Restoration
International: http://www.ser.org
BC Chapter: http://www.ser.org/serbc
SER-BC is a diverse group of ecologists, researchers and restorationists from all over British Columbia and western Canada. They come from the ranks of consulting, business, government, universities, interest groups and the general public. The common bond is the concern for the health of BC ecosystems, and direct involvement in projects to restore those systems.University of British Columbia - Faculty of Forestry
http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/Research/GroupsProjects.aspx
Within the UBCFaculty of Forestry, there are several research groups and projects. Visit the website of each project to find out more.Wildsight
http://www.wildsight.ca
Wildsight works to protects biodiversity and promotes sustainable communities in Canada's Columbia and Rocky Mountains.World Wildlife Fund
http://www.wwf.ca
The WWF aims to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by conserving the world's biological diversity, ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable, promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption. The web site includes funding information.Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative
http://www.y2y.net
Combining science and stewardship, Y2Y seeks to ensure that the world-renowned wilderness, wildlife, native plants, and natural processes of the Yellowstone to Yukon region continue to function as an interconnected web of life, capable of supporting all of its natural and human communities, for now and for future generations.Invertebrates
Electronic Atlas of British Columbia's Fauna
http://efauna.bc.ca
E-Fauna BC is an electronic atlas of the wildlife of British Columbia. It is a cooperative partnership project of the UBC Lab for Advanced Spatial Analysis, in the Department of Geography, with the goal of providing a comprehensive, centralized source of information on BC wildlife in a GIS-based format.Entomological Society of Canada
http://www.esc-sec.ca/
BC Chapter: http://blogs.sfu.ca/groups/esbc/
The Entomological Society of Canada represents hundreds of entomologists from all parts of Canada and around the world. The Society is promotes research, dissemination of knowledge of insects, and encourages the continued participation of all “students and lovers of Entomology”.Western Forest Insect Work Conference
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/wfiwc/about.htm
The Western Forest Insect Work Conference meets annually to provide members with opportunities to exchange information and explore new ideas regarding forest entomology and related fields. Includes proceedings from past conferences.Fish
American Fisheries Society
http://www.fisheries.org/afs/
The mission of the American Fisheries Society is to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals.American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
http://www.asih.org/
The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists is dedicated to the scientific study of fishes, amphibians and reptiles. The programs of the ASIH are part of a global effort to interpret, understand, and conserve the Earth's natural diversity and to contribute to the wise use of natural resources for the long-term benefit of humankind.BC Ministry of Environment Fisheries Inventory Data Queries Tool
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fish/fidq/index.html
Fisheries Inventory Data Queries provides quick easy access to BC lake, stream and fish data, as well as fish stocking data and downloadable bathymetric maps through a set of topic-based queries that extract information from the provincial Land and Resource Data Warehouse (LRDW). The LRDW stores fisheries inventory data collected from the early 1900s to present.BC Ministry of Environment HabitatWizard
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/habwiz/
HabitatWizard is a map-based tool created for government, industry, environmental professionals and interested users to spatially access detailed fish and fish habitat information over the internet.Amphibians and Reptiles
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
http://www.asih.org/
The American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists is dedicated to the scientific study of fishes, amphibians and reptiles. The programs of the ASIH are part of a global effort to interpret, understand, and conserve the Earth's natural diversity and to contribute to the wise use of natural resources for the long-term benefit of humankind.Best Management Practices for Amphibians and Reptiles in Urban and Rural Environments in British Columbia
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/BMP/herptile/bmpherptile.html
This site's primary purpose is to provide developers, consultants, landscape architects, local and regional governments, urban planners, land use managers and the public with the practical, cost-effective tools and supporting scientific information necessary for mitigating development activity impacts on amphibian and reptile populations in the province.BC Frogwatch
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/frogwatch
BC Frogwatch is a provincial government program to collect information on frog and toad populations in British Columbia. The site also includes salamanders and turtles. The site includes species and range information and links to amphibian biology.Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Network
http://www.carcnet.ca
This site provides information on the identification, distribution, natural history, and conservation of all the frogs, salamanders, lizards, turtles, and snakes found in Canada. Learn about the species found in your province or anywhere else in Canada.Reptiles of British Columbia
http://www.bcreptiles.ca
This website provides information on British Columbia’s reptiles to members of the public, devoted naturalists, professionals, students, and even young children with an interest in these animals. This website provides a good starting point for you to learn more about, or access information concerning, the reptile species found in our province.Birds
American Birders Association
http://www.aba.org/
The American Birding Association aims to inspire all people to enjoy and protect birds. Includes links to publications and other resources.American Ornithologists' Union Bird checklist
http://www.aou.org/checklist/north/
This page provides the AOU Checklist of North American Birds, and other resources.Audubon Christmas Bird Counts
http://www.audubon.org/bird/cbc
The first CBCs were conducted in 1900. Coordinated by the National Audubon Society, this survey has become the oldest continuous wildlife survey in North America. Enter CBC data online and review results from recent and past monitoring seasons.Birds of North America Online
http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna
The Birds of North America is a comprehensive reference covering the life histories of North America’s breeding birds. Account contents are updated frequently, with contributions from researchers, citizen scientists, and designated reviewers and editors. BNA Online contains image and video galleries showing plumages, behaviors, habitat, nests and eggs, and more. And most online BNA accounts feature recordings of the songs and calls of their species, recordings selected from the extensive collection of Cornell's Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds.British Columbia Breeding Bird Atlas
http://www.birdatlas.bc.ca/
The BC Breeding Bird Atlas is a five year project to determine the distribution and relative abundance of birds across British Columbia. It is the first time that a project of this scale has been undertaken in the province. Volunteers collect data and submit it on-line, where information can be viewed by everyone. The results will form a foundation for conservation policy and legislation and to ask important questions about how climate change affects on our environment, species at risk, environmental assessment and how to keep common birds common.Bird Banding Laboratory
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl
This is the website for the North American Bird Banding Program. which is jointly administered by the Canadian Wildlife Service and the United States Geological Survey. This program issues the permits, provides the bands, and coordinates the marking projects in the Noreth America.Bird Monitoring in North America
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/birds.html
The monitoring programs highlighted on these pages can be used to track changes in North American bird populations. These trends give conservationists, managers, citizens, and policy makers a window into the natural world and the health of environment. Includes links to the MAPS projects and others.Bird Song Central
http://www.virtualbirder.com/vbirder/edcentral/birdsong/index.html
The Bird Song Matching Game. See how skilled you are at matching bird sounds with photos of the birds that make them.Bird Studies Canada
http://www.bsc-eoc.org/bscmain.html
BSC conducts and promotes studies on avian distribution, abundance and population changes and their underlying causes; communicates the results to the public; and generates information in support of the conservation of Canadian birds and their habitats. Follow through the site to the home page to review the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network Homepage and explore migration stations across the country.Birding British Columbia
http://www.birding.bc.ca
A Birding Guide to all of British Columbia featuring birding articles & resources, area checklist, bird watch postings forum, local hotspots, virtual birding tour, skills area, weather reports, and visiting birder information.Birdnet
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET
The site is a service of the Ornithological Council, a public information organization involving ten North American professional ornithological societies. Links to these societies including the American Ornithologists' union are found at this site.BirdNote
http://birdnote.org/
BirdNote is a radio series about the intriguing ways of birds. BirdNote shows are two-minute vignettes that incorporate the rich sounds of birds with stories that illustrate the interesting—and in some cases, truly amazing—abilities of birds. Available as podcasts.Canadian Migration Monitoring Network
http://www.bsc-eoc.org/national/cmmn.html
This network of migration monitoring stations from the Bay of Fundy to Vancouver Island, supported by Bird Studies Canada, ensures that migratory bird populations are adequately monitored from coast to coast.Cornell Lab of Ornithology
http://birds.cornell.edu
A variety of bird projects that will inspire all amateur birders. A non-profit unit of Cornell University that encourages research, education and conservation.Dendroica
http://www.natureinstruct.org/dendroica/
A spectacularly useful interactive website to help students, volunteers and professionals improve their skills at identifying birds by sight or by sound, particularly so that they can participate in nature survey and monitoring programs. Log in as a Canadian Guest or start an account for more resources.Ducks Unlimited Canada
http://www.ducks.ca
Ducks Unlimited Canada's mission is to conserve wetlands and associated habitats for the benefit of North America's waterfowl, which in turn provide healthy environments for wildlife and people.Electronic Atlas of British Columbia's Fauna
http://efauna.bc.ca
E-Fauna BC is an electronic atlas of the wildlife of British Columbia. It is a cooperative partnership project of the UBC Lab for Advanced Spatial Analysis, in the Department of Geography, with the goal of providing a comprehensive, centralized source of information on BC wildlife in a GIS-based format.Electronic Resources on Ornithology
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Environment/NHR/bird.html
An extensive linking index of international birding resources. Explore provincial birding groups and societies or discover European and Asian bird clubs. Some commercial sites and general links are included as well.Glossary of Avian Terms for Use in Avian Conservation Biology
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/literatr/avian/avian.htm
An excellent glossary that provides standard definitions for many of the terms used in avian conservation biology. A great way to brush up on your birding-banding verbatim in preparation for the breeding and migration season.Important Bird Areas
http://www.ibacanada.ca/
Canada’s Important Bird Areas Program is a science-based initiative to identify, conserve, and monitor a network of sites that provide essential habitat for Canada’s bird populations.Macaulay Library
http://macaulaylibrary.org/
Part of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the Macaulay Library is the world's largest and oldest scientific archive of biodiversity audio and video recordings. Their mission is to collect and preserve recordings of each species' behavior and natural history, to facilitate the ability of others to collect and preserve such recordings, and to actively promote the use of these recordings for diverse purposes spanning scientific research, education, conservation, and the arts.Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) Program
http://www.birdpop.org/maps.htm
MAPS is an Institute for Bird Populations initiative in coordination with public agencies, private organizations and the bird banders of North America to provide long-term data on the productivity, survivorship and population sizes of target land bird species through constant-effort mist netting, banding and point counts during the breeding season.National Audubon Society
http://www.audubon.org
The National Audubon Society's mission to conserve birds and their habitats began nearly a century ago, when concerned citizens, calling themselves the Audubon Societies, organized against the senseless slaughter of birds. The site contains bird species profiles, a watch list, current events, and lists birding festivals.North American Bird Breeding Survey
http://137.227.245.162/BBS/index.html
The BBS is a cooperative effort between the U.S. Geological Survey's Patuxent Wildlife Research Center and Environment Canada's Canadian Wildlife Service to monitor the status and trends of North American bird populations. Following a rigorous protocol, BBS data are collected by thousands of dedicated participants along thousands of randomly established roadside routes throughout the continent. Professional BBS coordinators and data managers work closely with researchers and statisticians to compile and deliver these population data and population trend analyses on more than 400 bird species, for use by conservation managers, scientists, and the general public..Ornithology Exchange
http://ornithologyexchange.org/
Blogs, news, reviews about ornithologogy.Partners in Flight – British Columbia and Yukon
http://www.pifbcyukon.org/index.php
Partners in Flight is a coalition of countries, government agencies, conservation groups, First Nations, academic institutions, private businesses, and individual citizens who share a common vision: to maintain the health of bird populations and their habitats .Mammals
American Society of Mammologists
http://www.mammalsociety.org/committees
The American Society of Mammalogists (ASM) was established in 1919 for the purpose of promoting interest in the study of mammals.Badgers in BC
http://www.badgers.bc.ca
This is the web site for BC's Badger Recovery Team. Learn more about badgers in BC, the conservation challenges facing the species, and what people can do to help recover populations of this endangered species in British Columbia.Bat Conservation International
http://www.batcon.org
The mission of Bat Conservation International is to protect and restore bats and their habitats worldwide.BC Ministry of Environment Bear Smart Program
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/bearsmart/
This is the BC government’s program for Bear Smart Communities.BC Ministry of Environment, Environmental Stewardship Division
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/esd/
Look in the right hand column of links for the Branches that deal with fish, wildlife, biodiversity, and more.Caving Canada – British Columbia Bat Resources
http://www.cancaver.ca/bats/bc
A source for lots of information on bats.Also check out the Canadian site at: http://www.cancaver.ca/bats/index.htm
Co-Existing with Coyotes
http://www.stanleyparkecology.ca/programs/conservation/urbanWildlife/coyotes/
Co-Existing with Coyotes aims to reduce conflict between people, pets, and coyotes by providing accessible information through a wide range of media. The program has been developed in cooperation with the Vancouver Parks Board and B.C.'s Ministry of Environment in response to increasing public contact with, and demand for information about, coyotes in Vancouver. The web page is a great resource for public education materials.Craighead Environmental Research Institute
http://craigheadresearch.org
The Craighead Institute's mission is to maintain healthy populations of American native plants, wildlife, and people as part of sustainable, functioning ecosystems.Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project
http://www.canadianrockies.net/grizzly
The Eastern Slopes Grizzly Bear Project (ESGBP) was initiated in 1994 to address the urgent need for scientific information about the cumulative effect of human development and activities on grizzly bears in this area (eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta). The ESGBP actively promotes the application of this information in management and conservation contexts. Site includes a range of information from educational materials to research papers.Electronic Atlas of British Columbia's Fauna
http://efauna.bc.ca
E-Fauna BC is an electronic atlas of the wildlife of British Columbia. It is a cooperative partnership project of the UBC Lab for Advanced Spatial Analysis, in the Department of Geography, with the goal of providing a comprehensive, centralized source of information on BC wildlife in a GIS-based format.Environment Canada -- Portal to many wildlife sites
http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=A730B631-1
This is the home page for "wildlife" on the federal Environment Canada web site.International Association for Bear Research and Management
http://www.bearbiology.com
The goal of the International Association for Bear Research and Management is to promote the conservation and restoration of the world’s bears through science-based research, management and education.Infra Eco Network Europe
http://www.iene.info
Infra Eco Network Europe (IENE) is a European network of experts and institutions involved in the phenomena of habitat fragmentation caused by the development and use of main networks of infrastructure (roads, waterways, railways). IENE promotes cooperation and exchange of knowledge between the sectors environment and infrastructure both on national and European levels.Patuxent Wildlife Research Centre
http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov
A U.S. Geological Service biological resource centre that deals with waterfowl harvest management, wildlife habitat improvement, effects of environmental contaminants, endangered species conservation, migratory bird management, and wildlife population analysis. Includes links to several banding surveys and monitoring programs.Wildlife Immobilization and Health
Veterinary Associations:
Association of Avian Veterinarians http://www.aav.org
American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians http://www.aawv.net
Canadian Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians http://www.cazwv.org
Wildlife Disease Association http://www.wildlifedisease.org
Wildlife Conservation Society http://www.wcs.org
Wildlife Health Information:
Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre http://www.ccwhc.ca/index.php
WildPro Multimedia (encyclopedia) http://www.wildlifeinformation.org
Laws & Regulations:
Canadian Firearms Program: http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/
Veterinary Drugs Directorate:
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/branch-dirgen/hpfb-dgpsa/vdd-dmv/index-eng.phpCanadian Federal Laws:
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-38.8/index.htmlFood and Drugs Act http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-38.8/index.html
Guidelines:
Canadian Council on Animal Care
http://www.ccac.ca/en_
CCAC is the national organization responsible for setting and maintaining standards for the care and use of animals in research, teaching and testing throughout Canada.Guidelines for the use of mammals in field research.American Society of Mammologists
http://www.mammalsociety.org/committees
Choose "Animal Care and Use Committee".References for animal pain, stress, and capture myopathy:
http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/wildlife/telemtry/refanim.htm
Additional Sites:
Manual of Common Diseases and Parasites of Wildlife in Northern British Columbia
http://www.unbc.ca/nlui/wildlife_diseases_bc
This manual was designed to be used by persons in northern British Columbia who encounter anomalies in wildlife. The manual will be particularly useful for groups that use wild animals as a food source, such as First Nations people or hunters, and for trappers that are in direct contact with wildlife. This resource will provide information on specific wildlife health issues, and heighten awareness of wildlife diseases in general.Necropsy
University of California Wildlife Health Centre
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/whc/pdfs/necropsy.pdf
US National Wildlife Health Centre
http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov
Canadian Cooperative Wildlife Health Centre
http://www.ccwhc.ca/index.php
Government of Northwest Territories - Common Wildlife Diseases
http://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/Wildlife_Diseases.aspx
Michigan Wildlife Disease Manual
http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10370_12150_12220---,00.html
Safecapture International (Wildlife Immobilization Courses)
http://www.safecapture.comAustralian & New Zealan Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/ANZCCART/
Useful PRINT References for Chemical Immobilization of Wildlife
Handbook of Wildlife Chemical Immobilization. Terry J. Kreeger. 1996. International Wildlife Veterinary Services. 340 pp.
Chemical Immobilization of Wild and Exotic Animals. Leon Nielsen. 1999. Iowa University State Press. 400 pp.
Wildlife Restraint Series. Jessup et al. 1991. International Wildlife Veterinary Services.
Restraint and Handling of Wild and Domestic Animals. Murray E. Fowler. 1995. 2nd Ed. Iowa State University Press. 383 pp.
Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine. Murray E. Fowler. 1993. 3rd Ed. W.B. Saunders Co. 864 pp.
Zoo and Wild Animal Medicine: Current Therapy 4. Murray E. Fowler. 4th Ed. 1998. W.B. Saunders Co. 752 pp.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity of British Columbia
http://biodiversity.bc.ca/
The web site provides an introduction to the biological diversity of British Columbia, insight into what biodiversity is, and access to detailed comprehensive information on the plant and animals species that the ecosystems of BC support. Includes introductions to BC's biodiversity hot spots, discusses conservation issues surrounding these, and provides an introduction to the province's rare and endangered species of flora and fauna. Includes E-Flora BC and E-Fauna BC.Biodiversity Centre for Wildlife Studies
http://www.wildlifebc.org/
The primary function of the Biodiversity Centre for Wildlife Studies is to operate and maintain the Wildlife Data Centre, the location for gathering, compiling, archiving, and summarizing information on wildlife in British Columbia.Biogeoclimatic Classification System
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hre/becweb/
This is the web portal for the Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) and Ecology Research program of the British Columbia's Ministry of Forests and Range. This website is the source for basic information about how the BEC system works, an introduction to regional and branch staff and their current projects, and access to the reports, maps, software, and other products of the program.Biogeoclimatic Ecosytsem Classification System Educational Training Site
http://selkirk.ca/discover/bec/
This site provides an educational perspective on the Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem Classification (BEC) System in BC. The BEC system was developed by Dr. V.J. Krajina of the University of BC and has been adopted and expanded by the BC Ministry of Forests as a framework for managing ecosystems. Since the 1970’s, regional ecologists have continued to refine and develop the classification system.Conservation Data Centre
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/cdc
The British Columbia Conservation Data Centre (CDC) systematically collects and disseminates information on the rare and endangered plants, animals, and plant communities of British Columbia.A Guide to Canada's Species at Risk Act
http://www.ecojustice.ca/publications/reports/a-guide-to-canadas-species-at-risk-act-1/attachment
If you want to know how SARA works, how citizens can become more involved or how to tell if SARA applies to a specific species or area, this comprehensive Guide is for you. The Guide includes both a short introductory section on key terms, the “nuts and bolts” of SARA, opportunities for citizen involvement and a quick checklist as to whether SARA applies, as well as a detailed review of the core components of SARA.
Species and Ecosystems at Risk - British Columbia
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/serisk.htm
This is a gateway to information about endangered species in British Columbia, including Conservation Data Centre, Species Status Reports, the Provincial Natural Plant Community Tracking List, and more.Species At Risk Registry - Federal
http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca
The Public Registry fulfills the requirement under the Species at Risk Act (SARA) for the Minister of the Environment to establish a public registry for the purpose of facilitating access to SARA-related documents.On this site, you can: review Canada's strategy and legislation for protecting and recovering species; submit a comment on a document open for public consultation or sign up to our email newsletter to stay informed; learn about funding or apply for a permit to carry out activities affecting species at risk.Citizen Science, Stewardship
Citizen Science Central
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/citscitoolkit
This American website is hosted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. It is a toolkit for many kinds of Citizen Science projects. Includes a section on projects, resources, and connections between citizen science and climate change.Climate, Weather, and Snow
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Climate Change
http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1186578200124&lang=e
Agriculture contributes to climate change through greenhouse gas emissions. However, many agricultural practices may be implemented to reduce these emissions.BC Ministry of Environment Climate Action Secretariat
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/cas//index.html
Includes BC Government's approaches to mitigation and adaptation, emmissions information, and more.Canadian Avalanche Association
http://www.avalanche.ca/
Provides leadership, development, communication, coordination and delivery of public avalanche safety products and services through a collaborative, diverse and multilevel network.Canadian Centre for Climate Modeling and Analysis
http://www.ec.gc.ca/ccmac-cccma/
The CCCma conducts research in climate modelling and analysis.Climate BC: A program to generate climate normal data for genecology and climate change studies in western Canada
http://www.genetics.forestry.ubc.ca/cfcg/climate-models.html
ClimateBC extracts and downscales PRISM monthly data (2.5 x 2.5 arcmin) for the reference period (1961-1990), and calculates seasonal and annual climate variables for specific locations based on latitude, longitude and elevation (optional) for British Columbia, Yukon Territories, the Alaska Panhandle, and part of Alberta and US. This program also downscales and integrates future climate datasets for 2020s, 2050s and 2080s generated by various global circulation models. The output includes both directly calculated and derived climate variables.This program has been updated to include the whole of western North America (ClimateWNA) and added a reference evaporation value. The link to download the free software and data is http://www.genetics.forestry.ubc.ca/cfcg/ClimateWNA/ClimateWNA.html
There is a web-based version at http://www.genetics.forestry.ubc.ca/cfcg/ClimateWNA_web/
Climate Decisions
http://www.climate-decisions.org/
This website is a resource to help guide wise decision making about climate change adaptation, with a focus on natural resource contexts. On this site you will find information to help guide good processes for tough decisions about climate adaptation concepts. The goal of the website is to provide information and examples to show how structured decision making can help guide the thinking and actions of decision makers who deal with climate change adaptation decisions.Columbia Basin Trust - Climate Change in the Columbia Basin
http://www.cbt.org/Initiatives/Climate_Change/
The Columbia Basin Trust addresses climate change. Includes information on local climate change impacts, reducing emissions, adapting to climate change, publications, and more.Columbia Basin Trust - Water Initiatives
http://www.cbt.org/Initiatives/Water/
CBT is working in partnership with a variety of community groups, local governments, First Nations, and provincial and federal organizations to increase Basin residents' understanding of water issues in the Columbia Basin, and to work cooperatively towards a common agreement for the future management of our shared water resources.Environment Canada - Climate Change
http://www.ec.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=2967C31D-1
http://www.climatechange.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=E18C8F2D-1
Portals to federal government information on climate change.Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
http://www.ipcc.ch
The IPCC is a scientific body. It reviews and assesses the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide relevant to the understanding of climate change. It does not conduct any research nor does it monitor climate related data or parameters.Measures in Time - Glaciers: Legacy in Ice
http://www.whytemuseum.org/time
Everything you wanted to know about the Illecillewaet Glacier in Glacier National Park, and other glaciers in the Canadian Rockies. Includes large collection of historical photographs of the Illecillewaet Glacier, a "Researcher’s Guide" to the glacier, information on using lichens to date glacier movements, and more.National Climate Data and Information Archive
http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/Welcome_e.html
The National Climate Data and Information Archive, operated and maintained by Environment Canada, contains official climate and weather observations for Canada. Climate elements, such as temperature, precipitation, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed, wind direction, visibility, cloud types, cloud heights and amounts, soil temperature, evaporation, solar radiation and sunshine as well as occurrences of thunderstorms, hail, fog or other weather phenomena are warehoused in a digital database.Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
http://www.pics.uvic.ca/index.php
The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, hosted and led by the University of Victoria in partnership with BC's other research-intensive universities (Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Northern British Columbia), pulls together the intellectual capital of the province into a dynamic knowledge network that integrates multi-disciplinary approaches to climate change.Transport Canada - Climate Change
http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/programs/environment-utsp-transportationandclimatechange-1079.htm
Transportation is the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada.University of Washington Climate Impacts Group
http://www.cses.washington.edu/cig/
The Climate Impacts Group is an interdisciplinary research group studying the impacts of natural climate variability and global climate change on the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Through research and interaction with regional stakeholders, the CIG works to increase the resilience of the Pacific Northwest to fluctuations in climate. The information on this site is highly relevant to southeastern British Columbia.Forestry
BC Forest Practices Board
http://www.fpb.gov.bc.ca/
The Forest Practices Board conducts audits and investigations and issues public reports on how well industry and government are meeting the intent of British Columbia's forest practices legislation.BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations
http://www.gov.bc.ca/for
This is the home page of the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations.BC Mushrooms - (Coastal Western Hemlock Zone)
http://bcmushrooms.forrex.org
This web page is intended to aid foresters, naturalists and amateur mycologists with the recognition of some macrofungi found in southcoastal British Columbia, Canada.Canadian Forest Service/ Pacific Forestry Centre
http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/centres/read/pfc
The Pacific Forestry Centre is one of five Canadian Forest Service research and development centres committed to the sustainable development and competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector.Centre for Livelihoods and Ecology
http://cle.royalroads.ca/
The Centre for Livelihoods and Ecology at Royal Roads University conducts strategic and applied research to encourage the wise use of natural resources as a way to diversify and sustain rural communities.Forest Research and Extension Partnership (FORREX)
http://www.forrex.org
FORREX Forum for Research and Extension in Natural Resources is a British Columbia based, charitable non-share corporation, founded in 1998 to help people develop science and knowledge-based solutions to complex natural resource challenges.Non-Timber Forest Products Information Exchange
http://ifcae.org/ntfp
This American website contains conservation and development information on commercial, recreational, and subsistence extraction of non-timber forest products. oriented toward commercial non-timber forest product resources for small to medium-sized lands in the United StatesUnited States Forest Service Fire Effects Information System
http://www.fs.fed.us/database/feis
FEIS summarizes and synthesizes research about living organisms in the United States—their biology, ecology, and relationship to fire.University of British Columbia - Faculty of Forestry
http://www.forestry.ubc.ca/Research/GroupsProjects.aspx
Within the UBCFaculty of Forestry, there are several research groups and projects. Visit the website of each project to find out more.Western Forest Insect Work Conference
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/wfiwc/about.htm
The Western Forest Insect Work Conference meets annually to provide members with opportunities to exchange information and explore new ideas regarding forest entomology and related fields. Includes proceedings from past conferences.Fungi
BC Mushrooms - (Coastal Western Hemlock Zone)
http://bcmushrooms.forrex.org
This web page is intended to aid foresters, naturalists and amateur mycologists with the recognition of some macrofungi found in southcoastal British Columbia, Canada.Electronic Atlas of British Columbia's Flora
http://eflora.bc.ca
Macrofungi page: http://www.geog.ubc.ca/biodiversity/eflora/fungi.html
E-Flora BC is an online atlas of the plants of British Columbia. It is a cooperative partnership project aimed at providing a comprehensive, centralized source of information on our plant species.FUNGI.ca - "A Canadian Mycological Resource"
http://www.fungi.ca/
Fungi.ca is a site providing Canadian content on mycological issues. Useful links, and other relevant material help both amateurs and professionals track down what they need on the web.Pacific Northwest Fungi Database
http://pnwfungi.wsu.edu/programs/aboutDatabase.asp
This database is intended primarily as a tool for researchers, teachers, and students interested in fungi occurring in Alaska, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.Habitat Restoration
Canadian Land Reclamation Association
http://www.clra.ca/
The CLRA works to further knowledge and encourage investigation of problems and solutions in land reclamation.Society for Ecological Restoration
International: http://www.ser.org
BC Chapter: http://www.ser.org/serbc
SER-BC is a diverse group of ecologists, researchers and restorationists from all over British Columbia and western Canada. They come from the ranks of consulting, business, government, universities, interest groups and the general public. The common bond is the concern for the health of BC ecosystems, and direct involvement in projects to restore those systems.Rocky Mountain Trench Ecosystem Restoration Program
http://trench-er.com/
The Rocky Mountain Trench Ecosystem Restoration Program is a long-term undertaking by a coalition of stakeholders working together to restore fire-maintained grassland and open forest ecosystems in the East Kootenay region of southeastern British Columbia. Restoring grasslands and open forests enhances biodiversity, restores habitat for species at risk, improves grazing for cattle and wildlife, improves forest health and reduces the risk of severe wildfire.Wetlands, Rivers, Lakes
BC Lake Stewardship Society
http://www.bclss.org/
The BCLSS conducts lake monitoring, community education, and restoration through its member lake stewardship groups.Kootenai River Network
http://www.kootenairivernetwork.org
The Kootenai River Network is an alliance of diverse citizen's groups, individuals, businesses, industry, and tribal and government water resource management agencies in Montana, Idaho, and British Columbia. Our mission is to involve stakeholders in the protection and restoration of the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Kootenai River Basin waters.North American Lake Management Society
http://www.nalms.org
This is a communication and information distribution network between public lake interest groups, government, and industry. Primarily an American focus.Pacific Streamkeepers Federation
http://www.pskf.ca/
The PSkF is a non-profit society committed to supporting community groups involved in Streamkeepers activities throughout BC and the Yukon.Ramsar Convention on Wetlands
http://www.ramsar.org
The Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) -- called the "Ramsar Convention" -- is an intergovernmental treaty that embodies the commitments of its member countries to maintain the ecological character of their Wetlands of International Importance and to plan for sustainable use of all of the wetlands in their territories.Society of Wetland Scientists
http://sws.org/
The Society of Wetland Scientists is an international organization of about 3,500 members dedicated to fostering sound wetland science, education, and management.WetKit - Tools for working with wetlands in Canada
http://wetkit.net/
This site will be replaced by http://wetlandnetwork.ca/
WetKit is a web-based tool kit designed to streamline access to practical tools that can help Canadians better understand and manage wetlands. WetKit showcases a wealth of wetland tools and explains how each one can help conserve wetlands and benefit you or your business. WetKit also helps users to find the tool they need, and to access that tool quickly and easily - on the Internet or over the phone.Wetlands International
http://wetlands.org/
Wetlands International is the only global non-governmental organisation dedicated to wetlands. Their vision is a world where wetlands are treasured and nurtured for their beauty, the life they support and the resources they provide.Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management
Colorado State University - Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources
http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/
The Department conducts research in the area of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources. This area of study focuses on understanding and attending to the needs and values of humans, human society and culture as it relates to the natural environment.Colorado State University - Human Dimensions Research Unit
http://www2.dnr.cornell.edu/hdru/index-2.html
The Human Dimensions Research Unit strives to expand the understanding of academicians, students, and natural resources agency staff about the human behavioral aspects of natural resource management and policy.Colorado State University - Proceedings from Pathways to Success conferences
http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/nrrt/hdfw/
This international conference is held every two years.Human Dimensions of Wildlife Journal
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/10871209.asp
Human Dimensions of Wildlife, which publishes six times annually, is devoted to the study of social considerations in fisheries and wildlife management. The journal provides an open forum for exchange of human dimensions information.US Government web portal to Human Dimensions of Natural Resource Management
ttp://www.hd.gov/HDdotGov/
This US government portal features links related to the human dimensions of natural resource management. HD.gov guides users to credible on-line information, including methods, on-line tools, publications, and a calendar of events. HD.gov adds value to existing sites by highlighting the widely applicable aspects of their content, while retaining links to more detailed information. The primary audience for HD.gov is natural resource management professionals. The Web portal was developed to reduce the time required to find information and has a strong focus on the application of social science concepts, methods, and information. The use of nontechnical language makes content accessible to users regardless of background. The information on the site will also be helpful for both students and researchers.Libraries, Directories
BC Government Employee Directory
http://www.dir.gov.bc.ca
BC Government Directory for finding staff, agencies, ministries, and departments.Government of Canada Employee Directory
http://sage-geds.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/cgi-bin/direct500/eng/TE?FN=index.htm
Government of Canada directory of employees.BC Government Publications Index
http://www.publications.gov.bc.ca
The BC Government Publications Index is an electronic listing of available government publications. It includes all legislation (acts, regulations and bills) and many other publications, documents, brochures and pamphlets. Most of these items can be ordered through the BC Publications Index. Any publications not available through the index have referral information.BC Ministry of Environment Biodiversity Catalogue
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/catalogue/
This site is made up of information contained in the Biodiversity Publications Catalogue 2001, third edition, and has not been updated since 2001. This is a searchable catalogue of all BC government publications relating to biodiversity.BC MInistry of Environment Ecological Reports Catalogue
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/ecocat/
EcoCat provides access to digital reports and publications, and their associated files such as maps, datasets, and published inventory information. EcoCat contains reports from a variety of disciplines, including aquatic species and habitats, terrestrial species and habitats, floodplain mapping, reservoirs, ground water and vegetation.BC Ministry of Environment - Library for the Natural Resources Sector
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/library/index.htm
This is a portal to many resources.BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations
Publications Catalogue
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/scripts/hfd/pubs/hfdcatalog/index.asp
This is a catalogue of the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource publications.Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology
http://www.cmiae.org/Resources/
Look in the "Resources" section for a list of workshop and conference reports, and more. Focus is on ecological research and issues of southeastern British Columbia.Cumulative Impacts of Natural Resource Development on Ecosystems and Wildlife: An Annotated Bibliography for British Columbia
http://www.forrex.org/publications/forrexseries/fs26.pdf
Judi Krzyzanowski and Pedro Lara Almuedo FORREX Series 26, 2010.
Natural resource activities at different spatial and temporal scales have cumulative effects on ecosystems and biodiversity that are not yet thoroughly understood. This bibliography draws on selected work from multiple disciplines and sectors to provide a holistic and critical view of impacts relevant to British Columbia’s ecosystems and wildlife. It illustrates the diversity of cumulative effects approaches, the breath of potential impacts, and the complexity of interactions that occur within a shared land base.End of the Road - The Adverse Effects of Roads and Logging
http://www.nrdc.org/land/forests/roads/eotrinx.asp
This annotated bibliography provides an overview of primary research, almost all from peer-reviewed journals, documenting the adverse impacts of roads and logging on North American forest ecosystems. The bibliography was published in December 1999 by the Natural Resources Defense Council.First Nations Language Tutor
http://firstvoices.ca/
Would you like to learn how to pronounce First Nations words properly, or at least learn how to say a few polite words such as hello and thank you? Or read about a First Nation culture in your area? Maybe play a game in a First Nations language? This is an excellent website.Fish and Forestry Interactions in BC
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/library/lib_ffib.htm
This bibliography contains material pertaining to fish/forestry interactions in British Columbia up to 2005. Not maintained since 2008.Google Scholar
http://scholar.google.com
Enter your keyword, author, journal, or other information in the Search box.International Conference on Wildlife Ecology and Transportation
http://www.icoet.net/
This web page lists the downloadable presentations from the various biannual "International Conference on Wildlife Ecology and Transportation".Journal of Ecosystems and Management
http://jem.forrex.org/index.php/jem
An on-line journal published by BC’s Forest Research Extension Partnership.National Library of Canada
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/gateway/index-e.html
This "Canadian Library Gateway" is hosted by Libraries and Archives Canada.National Research Council of Canada Library and Publications
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/gateway/index-e.html
The NRC Press publishes fourteen journals, plus monographs, proceedings, and other publications.UBC Press
http://www.ubcpress.ubc.ca
UBC Press is the publishing branch of the Univesity of British Columbia.US Forest Service "Treesearch"
http://www.treesearch.fs.fed.us/
Treesearch is an online system for locating and delivering publications by Research and Development scientists in the US Forest Service. Publications in the collection include research monographs published by the agency as well as papers written by our scientists but published by other organizations in their journals, conference proceedings, or books. Research results behind these publications have been peer reviewed to ensure the best quality science.
Mapping
Columbia River Basin Biodiversity Atlas
http://www.biodiversityatlas.org/
The Atlas has been developed with geographic information system (GIS) technology to provide information on biodiversity and help people learn, understand, and make decisions.Columbia Basin Watershed Network Interactive Map
http://www.sgrc.selkirk.ca/imf5_2/sites/cbt/jsp/launch.jsp
In partnership with Columbia Basin Trust's Water Initiatives Program, the purpose of this mapping service is to host spatial data pertaining to watershed management within the Columbia Basin. This watershed information system will benefit watershed networks, community groups, and citizens of the Columbia Basin, who will be able view, query and display relevant datasets using the SGRC's online mapping application. Key GIS data layers are publiclly accessible through the SGRC's Internet service which contains current, quality-controlled spatial layers with access to supplemental water management resources.Data Basin
http://www.databasin.org/
Data Basin is a free, online system that connects users with spatial datasets, tools, and expertise. Individuals and organization can explore and download a vast library of datasets, upload their own data, create and publish analysis, utilize working groups, and produce customized maps that can be easily shared.GeoBC
http://geobc.gov.bc.ca
This is the gateway to provincieal geographic information and services.Hectares BC
http://hectaresbc.org/app/habc/HaBC.html
Hectares BC is a pilot project to test the concept of a new tool for geospatial data analysis in the natural resource area.The provincial government has a wealth of geospatial data but limited staff and tools for its analysis. Hectares BC allows scientists, researchers, government and others to access and work with geographic information without the need for GIS skills to carry out planning, assessment, reporting and decision making functions.Kootenay Spatial Data Partnership
http://www.sgrc.selkirk.ca/imf5_2/sites/ksdp/jsp/launch.jsp
The purpose of this site is to provide access to KSDP data as well as advanced GIS tools and features.Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre
http://selkirk.ca/research/sgrc/
The Selkirk Geospatial Research Centre, located at Selkirk College, is a leading-edge research centre specializing in geospatial technologies to aid in solving critical issues pertaining to environmental and socio-economic problems.Plants
BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations - Invasive Alien Plant Program
http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hra/Plants/index.htm
The Invasive Alien Plant Program is the database for invasive plant data in BC. It is intended to co-ordinate/share information generated by various agencies and non-government organizations involved in invasive plant management.Botanical Electronic News (BEN)
http://www.ou.edu/cas/botany-micro/ben
This is an archived of the BEN list serve, compiled by Dr. A. Ceska of Victoria, B.C.
To subscribe to this list serve: http://victoria.tc.ca/mailman/listinfo/ben-l .Electronic Atlas of British Columbia's Flora
http://eflora.bc.ca
E-Flora BC is a GIS-based on line atlas of the plants of British Columbia. It is a cooperative partnership project aimed at providing a comprehensive, centralized source of information on our plant species.Interactive Key to Grasses of the Columbia Basin
http://www.livinglandscapes.bc.ca/grasses/
Hosted by the Royal BC Museum, the Interactive Key to the Grasses of the Columbia Basin aims to help field ecologists, technicians, restorationists, foresters, and amateur botanists identify and understand grasses.Native Plant Society of BC
http://www.npsbc.org/
The society was founded in 1997 and based on learning more about native plants and their habitats, sharing information, and making a commitment to the ethical use of native plants as well as their conservation and stewardship.PLANTS Database
http://plants.usda.gov/index.html
The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the US and its territories.Flora of North America
http://www.fna.org/
FNA presents for the first time, in one published reference source, information on the names, taxonomic relationships, continent-wide distributions, and morphological characteristics of all plants native and naturalized found in North America north of Mexico. The Flora will appear in 30 volumes and will be available in print and on the Web.University of Washington / Burke Museum Image Collection (plants and lichens)
http://biology.burke.washington.edu/herbarium/imagecollection.php
This image collection contains the most comprehensive online collection of photographs and information for the plants and lichens of Washington. Developed and maintained by the University of Washington Herbarium, this site brings together the photographs from numerous photographers and botanists from around the state. Photographs are accompanied by distribution maps, descriptions, synonymy, and additional resources.Weeds BC
http://www.weedsbc.ca/
This provincial government web site can help you identify your weeds, learn how to manage them and find out what can happen if you don't. This site profiles 80 weeds that are currently present in the province or pose a threat to its economy and environment.Transportation and Environment
Western Transportation Institute - Road Ecology Program
http://www.westerntransportationinstitute.org/research/roadecology/default.aspx
The WTOI is a part of Montana State University. The Road Ecology Program seeks to provide national leadership in understanding the interaction between roads, natural resources, and the environment. We strive to develop and implement solutions through research, education, outreach, and communications. The maintain a list serve for Rails and Environment. To join:They maintain a listserv, hosted by the Center for Transportation and the Environment at North Carolina State University, and moderated by CTE and staff of the Western Transportation Institute ) at Montana State University. To subscribe to RAILS and WILDLIFE, send an email to
mj2@lists.ncsu.edu with the following command in the body of the message:
subscribe railsandwildlife
Wildlife Collision Prevention Program
http://www.wildlifeaccidents.ca/default.aspx
The Wildlife Collision Prevention Program was formed in 2001, as a partnership between the British Columbia Conservation Foundation and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia, in response to the increasing number and severity of wildlife vehicle collisions in BC.Web sites of CMI's Corporate Members
Please view a list of our Corporate members in the "About CMI" part of our web site.
Contact CMI
- Email:
- Phone: 250-837-9311
- Fax: 250-837-9311
- Postal address: Box 2568, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada, V0E 2S0
- Physical address: Second floor, 200 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada.
Our Purpose
The purpose of the Columbia Mountains Institute of Applied Ecology is to improve ecological management by increasing and sharing knowledge about the ecology of the Columbia Mountains and regional ecosystems.