This dataset is produced for the Government of Alberta and is available to the general public. Please consult the Distribution Information of this metadata for the appropriate contact to acquire this dataset. Mountain Goat and Sheep Ranges were determined from both observations (telemetry and aerial sheep/goat surveys) and habitat suitability indexes. Goat and sheep ranges have been buffered by 800m to derive zones. Range delineation encompasses use during all seasons.To identify goat and sheep ranges in an effort to: a) avoid land use disturbances that may have a direct or indirect adverse effect on the behavior of the animals, and b) avoid permanent alteration of physical habitat conditions.
To provide the general public, industrial operators and government departments information regarding the location of mountain goat (Oreamnos americanus) and bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) ranges. Specific operating conditions apply to the Goat and Sheep Ranges.
Mountain Goat and Sheep Range distributions have been endorsed by Alberta Environment and Parks.
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This is the point of contact regarding the creation of, and characteristics of, the data set. Queries about the creation and/or characteristics of the data set submitted through facsimile or electronic mail must include the salutation "Attention: Provincial Wildlife Habitat Specialist; Dataset: Mountain Goat and Sheep Areas". For Distribution Information contact instructions, refer to the Distribution Information section of this metadata record. For Metadata Information contact instructions, refer to the Metadata Reference Information section of this metadata record.
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Area of the feature in Hectares as defined by a 10TM projection.
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Where available herd/region name
Fish and Wildlife
Perimeter of the feature in metres as defined by a 10TM projection.
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Area of the feature in metres as defined by a 10TM projection.
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Area of the feature in Acres as defined by a 10TM projection.
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Feature geometry.
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Feature geometry.
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Name of the Species whose range is defined
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9920 - 108 Street NW
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9920 - 108 Street NW
This is the point of contact regarding the creation of, and characteristics of, metadata for the data set. Queries about the creation and/or characteristics of the metadata submitted through facsimile or electronic mail must include the salutation "Attention: Provincial Wildlife Habitat Specialist; Dataset: Mountain Goat And Sheep Areas". For Distribution Information contact instructions, refer to the Distribution Information section of this metadata record.