Consultation on Amending the List of Species under the Species at Risk Act: Terrestrial Species - November 2010 Species Proposed
The text information for each species is taken directly from the COSEWIC executive summaries, verbatim.
In September 2010, COSEWIC submitted 36 assessments of species at risk to the Minister of the Environment for species that are newly eligible to be added to Schedule 1 of SARA. Eighteen of these are terrestrial species. COSEWIC also reviewed the classification of species already on Schedule 1, in some cases changing their status. Four terrestrial species are now being considered for down-listing on SARA (to a lower risk status) and three terrestrial species are now being considered for up-listing on SARA (to a higher risk status). In all, there are 25 terrestrial species that are eligible to be added to Schedule 1 or to have their current status on Schedule 1 changed (table 1).
COSEWIC also submitted the reviews of species already on Schedule 1, confirming their classification. Twenty-two of these reviews were for terrestrial species. These species are not included in the consultations because there is no regulatory change being proposed, (table 2).
For more information on the consultations for aquatic species, visit the Fisheries and Oceans Canada website.
The involvement of Canadians is integral to the process, as it is to the ultimate protection of Canadian wildlife. Your comments matter and are given serious consideration. Environment Canada reviews all comments it receives by the deadlines provided below.
Comments for terrestrial species undergoing normal consultations must be received by February 4, 2011.
Comments for terrestrial species undergoing extended consultations must be received by February 4, 2012.
Most species will be undergoing normal consultations. For the final consultations paths, please visit the SARA Public Registry after December 2, 2010.
For more details on submitting comments, see "Public comments solicited on the proposed amendment of Schedule 1."