Species at Risk Act annual report 2013

Official title: Species at Risk Act Annual Report for 2013

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
   • 1.1 The Purpose of the Annual Report
   • 1.2 Background on SARA
   • 1.3 Responsible Authorities for Implementation of SARA
2. Assessment of Species at Risk
   • 2.1 COSEWIC Assessments
     • 2.1.1 COSEWIC Subcommittees
   • 2.2 Wildlife Species Assessments in 2013
3. Listing of Species at Risk
   • 3.1 Listing Process
   • 3.2 Federal Government Response to COSEWIC Assessments
   • 3.3 Public Consultations
   • 3.4 Listing Decisions
   • 3.5 SARA Schedule 1 Current Status
   • 3.6 Emergency Listing Orders
   • 3.7 Listing Policy and Directive for Do Not List Advice
4. Protection of Individuals and Residences of Listed Species
   • 4.1 Legislative Background
   • 4.2 Emergency Protection Orders
   • 4.3 Permits
5. Recovery Planning for Listed Species
   • 5.1 Legislative Requirements
   • 5.2 Recovery Planning Activities in 2013
     • 5.2.1 Recovery Strategies
     • 5.2.2 Identification of Critical Habitat
     • 5.2.3 Action Plans
     • 5.2.4 Management Plans
6. Recovery Implementation
   • 6.1 Protection of Critical Habitat
   • 6.2 Recovery Activities
     • 6.2.1 Competent Departments’ Recovery Activities
     • 6.2.2 Conservation Agreements
     • 6.2.3 Habitat Stewardship Program
     • 6.2.4 Aboriginal Funds for Species at Risk
     • 6.2.5 Interdepartmental Recovery Fund
     • 6.2.6 Outreach and Education
7. Enforcement
8. Monitoring
   • 8.1 SARA General Status Report
9. Consultation and Governance
   • 9.1 Consultation with Aboriginal Groups and Other Stakeholders
   • 9.2 Cooperation with Other Jurisdictions
     • 9.2.1 Bilateral Administrative Agreements
     • 9.2.2 Canadian Wildlife Directors Committee
     • 9.2.3 National General Status Working Group
   • 9.3 Federal Coordinating Committees
   • 9.4 Species at Risk Public Registry
10. Further information