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Manitoba Species At Risk Located in FML01
According to Tembec, this species at risk requires Special Management in FML01. Find out why... Woodland Caribou According to Tembec, these species at risk will not require special management in FML01. Find out why... Lake Winnipeg Physa snail Northern Leopard frog Monarch butterfly Piping plover Red-headed woodpecker Short-eared owl Wolverine Yellow rail Also assessed by Tembec (and not requiring special management): Shortjaw Cisco Lake Sturgeon Rosyface shiner Bigmouth buffalo Chestnut lamprey Northern brook lamprey Woodland Caribou Source: www.boreal.org Classification: Threatened in Western Canada (COSEWIC) Habitat: Older conifer forests with a good supply of lichen, upland black spruce and jack pine forests. Also use fens and bogs to isolate themselves from predators. Woodland caribou tend to avoid young forests or recently disturbed areas. Important herds located on the east side: Owl-Flinstone Lakes, Atikaki-Berens, and Gunisao-Hudwin lakes. The Owl-Flinstone and Atikaki-Berens ranges are high-risk according to Manitoba Conservation. Owl Lake Herd: The Owl Lake herd is one of the most studied woodland caribou herds in Western Canada. The population is 70 animals and has been stable for 30-40 years. The Owl Lake herd uses FML01 for calving, migration and habitat. Research using GPS-collars on animals, habitat suitability models, and home range computer software has been used to identify main areas of use. A management strategy is being developed by the Eastern Manitoba Woodland Caribou Advisory Committee. Threats: Habitat loss and fragmentation from logging, mining, utility development, forest fires, increased access, hunting, parasites and predation. Impacts from forestry: Forestry and other resource activities, as well as human encroachment have been shown to negatively impact woodland caribou in Canada. Learn about: Woodland Caribou from Environment Canada http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/search/speciesDetails_e.cfm?SpeciesID=636 Read: Caribou at the Crossroads by the Wilderness Committee http://www.wildernesscommittee.mb.ca/Caribou%20at%20the%20Crossroads.pdf Lake Winnipeg Physa Snail Classification: Endangered in Manitoba (COSEWIC) Habitat: Found only at Lake Winnipeg Threats: Nutrient enrichment in Lake Winnipeg Impacts from Forestry: Minimal, forestry operations are thought to have minimal impact on the snail due to the large size of the Lake Winnipeg watershed. Learn more: Lake Winnipeg Physa Snail from Environment Canada http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/search/speciesDetails_e.cfm?SpeciesID=737 Northern Leopard Frog Suzanne L. Collins Classification: Special concern in Manitoba (COSEWIC) Habitat: Shallow fishless ponds when breeding; short grasses and vegetation in the summer. Hibernation occurs near the surface of mud. Threats: Historically Northern Leopard frogs were found on the southern shores of Lakes Manitoba and Winnipeg. By 1975 the species was virtually absent from the province (extirpated). While the species has returned to it's former habitat, it is at much lower densities. Threats are not yet clear; possible threats include destruction of habitat, introduction of foreign fish and plant species, water pollution, and commercial harvesting. Impacts from Forestry: As riparian zones are protected from harvesting activities, the impact is thought to be likely minimal, though more research on populations in FML01 is needed. Learn about: Northern Leopard Frog from Environment Canada http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/search/speciesDetails_e.cfm?SpeciesID=552 Listen to: Northern Leopard Frog (select "Call") http://www.naturewatch.ca/english/frogwatch/species_details.asp?species=13 Monarch Butterfly Classification: Special concern in Manitoba (COSEWIC) Habitat: Widespread habitat including roadsides and abandoned farmland. In FML01, they are found in agricultural areas at the southern end. Monarch butterflies are attracted to wildflowers, such as goldenrod and aster. The Manitoba population is known as the eastern population, and this population migrates to mountainous parts of central Mexico. Threats: Habitat loss in central Mexico and herbicides that kill wildflowers. Impacts from Forestry: Low impact because Monarch butterfly habitat is in non-forested areas, and herbicides are used on a small proportion of areas harvested annually. Learn about: Efforts to restore Monarch Butterfly populations through the Manitoba Model Forest http://www.manitobamodelforest.net/publications/Posters/CIDA2ASMALL.PDF Piping Plover Classification: Endangered in Manitoba (COSEWIC) Habitat: Often found on the shores of large lakes such as Lake Winnipeg, Piping plovers favor sandy shorelines especially when breeding. Threats: Human use of beaches (especially Grand Beach, Lake Winnipeg), ATV traffic, pets, and high water seasons. Impacts from Forestry: Minimal; shorelines are protected from forestry activities by buffers. On Lake Winnipeg, buffers must be 200m Learn About: The Piping Plover from Environment Canada http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/search/speciesDetails_e.cfm?SpeciesID=686 Piping Plover Habitat from Manitoba Conservation (+ Map of Breeding Range) http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/managing/fs_piping_plover.html Red-headed Woodpecker Classification: Special Concern in Manitoba (COSEWIC) Habitat: Nests in thinly-treed forests or agricultural areas with dead or partly dead trees. Threats: Habitat loss due to firewood removal of dead trees, and expansion of agriculture. Impacts from Forestry: Distribution is mostly south of FML01, and none have been observed in FML01 (although it is a rare species), thus forestry is thought to have minimal impacts. Learn about: Red-headed Woodpecker from Environment Canada http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/search/speciesDetails_e.cfm?SpeciesID=57 Listen to: Red-headed Woodpecker http://birds.cornell.edu/bow/rehwoo/ Short-eared Owl Classification: Special Concern in Manitoba (COSEWIC) Habitat: Nests on the ground in grassy and marshy areas. It has a limited presence in the boreal forest. A large-scale bird-monitoring program did not observe the species in FML01 (1993-1996). Threats: Conversion of grassland to agriculture, urban sprawl and wetland drainage. Impacts from Forestry: Minimal, harvest operations do not occur in marshy areas. Construction of temporary winter roads across marshes does not influence nesting, breeding and fledgling success. Learn about: Short-eared Owl found at Environment Canada http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/search/speciesDetails_e.cfm?SpeciesID=60 Listen to: Short-eared Owl http://www.owlpages.com/species/asio/flammeus/Default.htm Wolverine Classification: Special concern in Manitoba (COSEWIC) Habitat: Wolverines have a solitary nature and large home ranges. They feed on fresh and scavenged animal kills (caribou, moose, beaver, porcupine, squirrels) as well as roots and berries. They reproduce in low numbers. Threats: Over-hunting by trappers (wolverines are known to damage traplines), and poisons used to reduce wolf populations have led to wolverine decline. Impacts from Forestry: Minimal Learn about: Wolverine from Environment Canada http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/search/speciesDetails_e.cfm?SpeciesID=172 Visit: The Wolverine Foundation http://www.wolverinefoundation.org/ Yellow Rail Classification: Special concern in Manitoba (COSEWIC) Habitat: Grasslands and marsh areas. None were observed during a large-scale bird-monitoring program in FML01 (1993-1996). Threats: Loss of wetland habitat due to agriculture and urban sprawl. Impacts from Forestry: Minimal Learn about: Yellow Rail from Environment Canada http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/search/speciesDetails_e.cfm?SpeciesID=574
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