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SARA and ESEA-MB Flashcards

1
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Is the Species at Risk Act federal or provincial?

A

Federal

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2
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The SARA exists to ____ wildlife from becoming extinct in Canada.

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prevent

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3
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The SARA exists to ________ the recovery of Extirpated, Endangered or Threatened species.

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secure

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4
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The SARA exists to ________ the Special Concern species to prevent them from becoming further at risk.

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manage

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5
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The SARA has application to (3):

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  1. All wildlife species at risk nationally
  2. Their critical habitats
  3. All lands & waters in Canada
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6
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What three groups does SARA has responsibility for?

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  1. Fisheries
  2. Parks Canada Agency
  3. Environment and Climate Change Canada
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7
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What are the 5 key elements of the SARA?

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  1. Science-based Assessment
  2. Legal Listings
  3. Species Protection
  4. Mandatory Recovery Planning
  5. Public Involvement
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8
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What 3 key factors of species protection does SARA have?

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  1. Individual
  2. Residence
  3. Critical Habitat
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9
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Define a Species at Risk:

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Plants and animals that are in danger of disappearing from the wild in Canada.

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10
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What are the 5 species listing categories used by SARA?

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  1. Extinct
  2. Extirpated
  3. Endangered
  4. Threatened
  5. Special Concern
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11
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What does GIC stand for?

A

Governor in Council

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12
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What is “Schedule 1” of SARA?

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List of Wildlife Species at Risk

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13
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New species are examined by ________ at two annual meetings each year along with those that are being reassessed.

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COSEWIC

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14
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What kind of species have immediate protection on federal lands, aquatic spaces, or are a migratory bird?

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Extirpated, Endangered or Threatened

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15
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For all species included in the List of Wildlife Species at Risk on June 5, 2003:
A recovery strategy must be prepared within ____ years for endangered species and within ____ years for threatened species or extirpated species.

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3, 4

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16
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For all species included in the List of Wildlife Species at Risk on June 5, 2003: A management plan must be prepared within ____ years for a Special Concern species.

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5

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17
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For all species added to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk after June 5, 2003:
A recovery strategy must be prepared within ____ year for endangered species and within _____ years for Threatened or Extirpated species.

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1, 2

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18
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For all species added to the List of Wildlife Species at Risk after June 5, 2003: A management plan must be prepared within _____ years for a Special Concern species.

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3

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19
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Management plans are published in the Public Registry. The public has ____ days to comment on these documents.

A

60

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20
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_____ years after a recovery strategy, action plan or management plan comes into effect, the competent minister must report on the implementation and the progress toward meeting objectives.

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5

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21
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What sections of the SARA is it an offence to:
- Kill, harm, harass, capture, possess, collect, buy, sell, damage, or destroy listed species.

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32 and 33

22
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Why are extripated species protected under SARA?

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Because there are multiple ways we can get them back.

23
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What is one way we can get Extirpated species back?

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Rescue Effect – They reappear, in this case they are protected to prevent that initial first few individual animals from being killed before they establish breeding practices. They do not get removed from the expiration list until they have established breeding, then they are moved to “Endangered” status, and so on.

24
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Define a Residence:

A

a dwelling-place, such as a den or nest or other similar area or place

25
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What makes a residence a residence of a species?

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  • Effort
  • Occupation
  • Site-Fidelity
26
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What is a critical habitat?

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The habitat that is necessary for the survival or recovery of a listed wildlife species and that is identified as the species’ critical habitat in the recovery strategy or in an action plan for the species.

27
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Why has MB stopped using the term “Critical Habitat”?

A

because it has legal implications.

28
Q

Critical habitat on Federal lands or for aquatic species must be protected within ____days after identification in Recovery Strategy/Action Plan.

A

180

29
Q

Why was the Canadian Act written?

A

To avoid direct conflict and confrontation with the government and other groups, the preferred approach is stewardship rather than legal visits.

30
Q

What consists within Federal Lands?

A

Lands owned by the federal government such as national parks, DND lands, reserve lands, and most of the land in the three territories.

31
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What is the Safety Net Authority?

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For prohibitions on private and provincial lands, if necessary, requires a Cabinet Order before SARA prohibitions apply. In such a case, consultations would first be held with the Provincial government.

32
Q

Where has the Safety Net Authority been applied?

A

Alberta & Quebec

33
Q

COSEWIC must review the classification of a species at least once every ___ years.

A

10

34
Q

The competent minister must report on the implementation of a recovery strategy every ___ years until recovery has been achieved or is no longer necessary.

A

5

35
Q

The competent minister must report on the implementation of an action plan and its ecological and socio-economic impacts ___ years after the plan came into effect.

A

5

36
Q

The competent minister must monitor the implementation of management plans for species of special concern every ___ years into its objectives have been met.

A

5

37
Q

The Minister must report on the steps taken to protect unprotected critical habitat every ___ months until the critical habitat is protected, or the area is no longer identifies as critical habitat.

A

6

38
Q

The Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Canada must report to Parliament every ___ year on the administration of SARA.

A

1

39
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Once every___ years, the Minister of the Environment must host a roundtable, inviting people with an interest in the topic to provide advice on the protection of species at risk in Canada.

A

2

40
Q

Every ____ years, the Minister of the Environment must report to Parliament on the status of the wildlife species.

A

5

41
Q

Where are all reviews and reports published to?

A

Public Registry

42
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What are some thins you can find in the Public Registry?

A
  • SARA Regulations & Orders
  • COSEWIC Status Reports
    -Annual Reports
43
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Does the SARA require public input?

A

Yes, it is Federal.

44
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What are the 4 things the public can request in SARA?

A
  1. Apply for species assessment
  2. Seek emergency COSEWIC listing
  3. Comment on recovery documents
  4. Request an investigation
45
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What do EX, EN, and TH recovery strategies identify?

A
  • Population objectives
  • Threats
  • Timelines
46
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What are the 3 key factors of recovery strategies?

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  1. Prepare Recovery Strategies.
  2. Provide advice.
  3. Involve people working together including stakeholders, First Nations, Academics, and range governments.
47
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What do Action Plans do?

A

Implement recovery strategies

48
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What do Action Plans identify? (5)

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  1. measures to achieve objectives.
  2. Activities that would destroy a critical habitat
  3. ways to preserve unprotected critical habitas
  4. Methods to monitor the recovery of the species and its long-term viability
  5. Evaluate socio-economic costs and benefits
49
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What ranking of species are Management Plans developed for?

A

Special Concern Species

50
Q

What does a Management Plan do?

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  • Sets out measures for the conservation of a species and its habitat.
  • The competent minister may make regulations to put the plan into effect (federal lands, aquatic species, migratory birds).
51
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How are management plans developed?

A

Developed through broad based consultations, public registry (60 days to comment).

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