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Item Recovery Action Initiation Time b c d e f g h Create conflict prevention positions Improve relationship with ranchers (improve compensation) Hunter training Improve resources and field presence of Fish and Wildlife officers Evaluation of new grazing dispositions Work with existing agriculture disposition holders Communication and enforcement about feeding dangerous wildlife 7.3.2 Manage grizzly behaviour a-b Test matrix; standardize conflict categories (root cause analysis) c-e Intercept feeding; aversive conditioning; natural attractants 7.4 Education/Outreach Program Develop and deliver education program public and target groups 7.5 Identify, Track & Maintain Habitat a b Continue model development to quantify bear habitat over time Continue model development for known and potential corridors April 08 April 08 April 08 Sept 08 Timelines Continuous (emphasis during critical periods) 1 year – plan, ongoing 1 year – plan, ongoing Continuous (emphasis during critical periods) Lead (Participating) Agencies 1 Estimated Cost per Year (000’s) 2 2008 2009 2010 Total -09 -10 -11 FWD (CD) 90 90 45 225 FWD/ 10 10 10 30 stakeholders FWD/HFT 50 5 5 60 FWD 100 100 50 250 Sept 08 Continuous FWD/SRD 0 0 0 0 Sept 08 Continuous SRD 0 0 0 0 April 09 Continuous (emphasis during critical periods) FWD 0 0 0 0 Jan 09 3 year review FWD 0 0 0 0 Ongoing 3 year review FWD (CD/NP) April 08 Ongoing Ongoing 1 year – plan 2 yrs- implement See appendix 5 – habitat mapping 1 year FWD/All partners FWD/FMF (Industry/ ACA) FWD/FMF/ IndustryACA 25 25 25 75 30 30 15 75 50 50 50 150 0 0 0 0 Develop a livestock grazing risk c. model using information on current habitat values, seasonal use information and grizzly bear population data 7.6 Inter-jurisdictional cooperation Participate in meetings (IGBC & a BC) b Inter-agency database April 2009 1 year and review with mapping schedule FWD/FMF Apriculture reps and stakeholder associations Jan 06 1 yr to arrange, ongoing FWD 4 2 2 8 Jan 08 1-2 years SRD/FMF 0 0 0 0 (researchers/ NP) 20 20 20 150 40
Item Recovery Action Initiation Time Timelines Lead (Participating) Agencies 1 Estimated Cost per Year (000’s) 2 2008 2009 2010 Total -09 -10 -11 7.7 Improve and apply regulations and legislation a Restricted access use Ongoing 1 year SRD/CD 0 0 0 0 b Proper storage of attractants Ongoing 1 year SRD/CD 0 0 0 0 c Feeding dangerous wildlife April 08 1 year SRD/CD 0 0 0 0 Total 792 971 996 2,849 1 FWD – Fish and Wildlife Division (SRD); Sustainable Resource Development; CD – Community Development; FMF – Foothills Model Forest; ACA – Alberta Conservation Association; NP – National Parks; HFT – Hunters for Tomorrow. Other agencies may be involved. 2 Expenses do not include staff salaries of government and other implementing partners. Expenses cover equipment, travel, materials, field crew and contractor fees, and other implementation costs. Table 4. Estimated human resources needed for recovery implementation (in addition to the Recovery Team) Human Resources Number of Person Years (government and contractors) 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Total Provincial Grizzly Bear Recovery Coordinator (government or contractor) • Provide guidance for GPA development • Assist with annual reporting • Assist with data management/analysis • Act as liaison for education, training, and other relevant groups and initiatives • Participate in interagency cooperation Assistant to Recovery Coordinator (government or contractor) Annual Report preparation (government or contractor) • Collate data and prepare report GIS support (contractor) • Assist GPA determination • Spatial data analysis • Mapping Wildlife Biologists • Assist with plan implementation Forest Officers • Assist GPA process • Assist with land use decisions relevant to grizzly bear habitat and needs Fish and Wildlife Officers (seasonal staff) • Seasonal positions in NW and SW 1 1 1 3 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.5 0. 25 0.25 0.25 0.75 0.5 0.5 0.25 1.25 3 3 3 9 3 3 3 9 3 (6 @ 0.5) 3 (6 @ 0.5) 3 (6 @ 0.5) 9 41
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Page 5 and 6: TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE _________
Page 7 and 8: LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Current g
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