N-3NSPI (CA) RIR-1 to 18 - Redacted
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Table 1: Flora and Fauna SOCI within 100 km of the Study Area, Ruth Falls Project#17-6170 Common Name Alewife American Eel Atlantic Salmon Atlantic Salmon - Inner Bay of Fundy pop. Atlantic Sturgeon Brook Trout Lake Trout Striped Bass- Bay...
AI summary Table 1 lists various species of flora and fauna within 100 km of the Ruth Falls Project study area, including their conservation status according to multiple organizations and legislation such as SARA, NSESA, NSDNR, COSEWIC, and ACCDC.
Table 2: Flora and Fauna SOCI within 5 km of the Study Area, Ruth Falls Project#17-6170 Common Name Scientific Name SARA NSESA NSDNR COSEWIC ACCDC INVERTEBRATES Aphrodite Fritillary Speyeria aphrodite Not Listed Not Listed 4 Secure Not Lis...
AI summary The text presents a table with information about flora and fauna species within 5 km of the Ruth Falls Project, including their status under various acts and conservation data. The table includes species such as the Aphrodite Fritillary and Michaux's Dwarf Birch, along with their conservation status.
Glossary of Commonly Used Terms Redox Features – A distinct soil morphological characteristic most readily observable by a change in soil colour. Redox features are formed by the reduction of iron and manganese oxides in the soil when in a...
AI summary This section provides definitions of various environmental and ecological terms relevant to soil, wetlands, and vegetation. Terms include redox features, riparian zones, salt marshes, and soil matrix, among others, each with a clear and concise explanation.
WETLAND 1 Cover Page: Basic Description of Assessment WESP-AC version 1.2 61 100 - 5 00 m 0 62 >50 0 m 1 63 OF1 2 Wild life Acc ess Dra circ le o f rad ius of 5 km fro m th nte r of the AA. If m als and hibi ve f the ter o f the AA to w a...
AI summary The document provides a basic description of an assessment for Wetland 1, including details related to wildlife access, with a focus on a 5 km radius circle around the area of assessment (AA). It outlines conditions for movement and access within this radius.
NSDNR Ranking Red: Known to be or thought to be at risk. Yellow: Sensitive to human activities or natural events. Green: Not believed too be sensitive, or at risk. Not Assessed: Known or believed to be present in Nova Scotia but yet unasse...
AI summary The NSDNR Ranking categorizes species based on their risk status, sensitivity, and assessment level. It uses color codes (red, yellow, green) and other labels (not assessed, undetermined, exotic) to indicate the conservation status of species in Nova Scotia.
NSDNR Ranking Red: Known to be or thought to be at risk. Yellow: Sensitive to human activities or natural events. Green: Not believed too be sensitive, or at risk. Not Assessed: Known or believed to be present in Nova Scotia but yet unasse...
AI summary The NSDNR Ranking categorizes species into different risk levels based on their sensitivity to human activities and natural events, including Red, Yellow, Green, Not Assessed, Undetermined, and Exotic.
NSDNR Ranking Red: Known to be or thought to be at risk. Yellow: Sensitive to human activities or natural events. Green: Not believed too be sensitive, or at risk. Not Assessed: Known or believed to be present in Nova Scotia but yet unasse...
AI summary The NSDNR Ranking categorizes species in Nova Scotia based on their risk status, sensitivity, and data availability, using color codes such as Red, Yellow, Green, Not Assessed, Undetermined, and Exotic.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 6 of 25 Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) P Eleocharis rostellata Beaked Spikerush S3 3 Sensitive 4 5.8 ± 0.0 P Schoenoplectus am...
AI summary The data report lists various plant species in Yarmouth, NS, with details on their scientific names, conservation status, rarity rankings, and distances. The report includes information on species such as Beaked Spikerush, Olney's Bulrush, and Nova Scotia Agalinis, highlighting their conservation status and distribution.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 7 Page 81 of 103 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) # recs CITATION 4 Klymko, J.J.D.; Robinson, S.L. 2014. 2013 field data. Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre. 4 Oldham, M.J. 2000. Oldham database...
AI summary The document lists various citations and records related to biodiversity and ecological data in Nova Scotia, including field observations, herbarium records, and species status reports. These sources are compiled by researchers and institutions such as the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre and the Nova Scotia Provincial Museum of Natural History.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 12 of 25 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov A Botaurus lentiginosus American Bittern S3S4B 3 Sensitive 70 1.3...
AI summary This table lists various bird species found in Yarmouth, NS, along with their conservation status, rarity rankings, and other related data. The table includes information such as scientific names, common names, and legal protection status under provincial regulations.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 16 of 25 Р COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov 5 parviflora Foxglove S1 2 $6.0 \pm 0.0$ 110 5 Veronica catenata Pink Water-Speedwell S1 1 $61.6 \pm 0.0$ N...
AI summary The document presents a data report listing various plant species with their conservation status, rarity rankings, and distances. It includes species like Foxglove, Pink Water-Speedwell, and several sedges, along with their provincial legal protection status and distance measurements.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 18 of 25 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank Prov GS Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov P Plantago rugelii Rugel's Plantain S3 4 Secure 1 99.2 ± 0.0 NS P...
AI summary This document presents a data report listing various plant species in Yarmouth, NS, including their scientific names, common names, conservation status, and other relevant information. The report includes details such as provincial legal protection, rarity rank, and distance from the location.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 21 of 25 # recs CITATION 53 Patrick, A.; Horne, D.; Noseworthy, J. et. al. 2017. Field data for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, 2015 and 2017. Nature Conservancy of Canada. 50 Burnie, B. 2013. 2013 Scirpu...
AI summary The text lists various citations and field data reports related to biodiversity and conservation efforts in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, including contributions from multiple researchers and institutions.
Data Report 6639: Yarmouth, NS Page 23 of 25 # recs CITATION 4 Toms, B. 2016. Email list of four GPS locations of Golden Crest (Lophiola aurea) from the previously documented site on Molega Lake, NS. Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, 4 r...
AI summary The document lists various datasets and records related to biodiversity and ecological observations in Nova Scotia and surrounding areas, including butterfly records, rare plant observations, and other environmental data collected by researchers and institutions.
Information supporting S-ranks in turn supports broader-scale ranking, national (N-rank) and global (G-rank). Canadian CDCs, from the Atlantic to British Columbia, help develop and update N-ranks for Canadian plants and animals. Although m...
AI summary The text discusses the use of S-ranks, N-ranks, and G-ranks in species and community conservation, highlighting the roles of Canadian CDCs and NatureServe in assigning these ranks. It outlines the significance of global ranks and provides examples of G1 and G5 definitions.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 21 Page 134 of 465 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 2 21 deciduous shrubs or trees 1-3 m tall not directly below the canopy of trees. 3 22 coniferous or ericaceous shrubs <1 m tall not directly below...
AI summary The text outlines a classification system for vegetation types and their dominance in a specific area, focusing on woody plant species and their canopy coverage. It includes details on shrubs, trees, and methods for determining dominance and diameter classes.
CI 50518 CA IR-5 Attachment 21 Page 194 of 465 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations 44 F7 Large Snags (Dead Standing Trees) The number of large snags (diameter >20 cm) i...
AI summary The document outlines ecological indicators for assessing wetland conditions, focusing on large snags, downed wood, and nitrogen-fixing plants. It provides criteria for evaluating the presence and quantity of these elements within a specific area.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 20 of 22 # recs CITATION 14 Rock, J. 2020. Atlantic Canada Piping Plover field surveys: Nesting pairs by beach, 2018-2020. Environment and Climate Change Canada - Canadian Wildlife Service, 2...
AI summary The document lists various citations related to biodiversity and environmental research in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia, including studies on piping plovers, rare plants, and species observations conducted by multiple institutions and researchers.
va Scotia Agricultural College, Truro. 2003. 3 Basquill, S.P. 2003. Fieldwork 2003. Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, Sackville NB, 69 recs. 3 Basquill, S.P. 2012. 2012 rare vascular plant field data. Nova Scotia Department of Natu...
AI summary The text lists various contributors and their data submissions related to biodiversity and natural resources in Nova Scotia and surrounding regions, including vascular plants, bryophytes, lichens, and butterflies, with records spanning multiple years and locations.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 22 of 22 # recs CITATION 1 Belliveau, A.G. 2014. Plant Records from Southern and Central Nova Scotia. Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, 919 recs. 1 Belliveau, A.G. E.C. Smith Herbariu...
AI summary This document is a data report listing various citations and records related to biodiversity and ecological studies in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia. It includes references to plant records, butterfly surveys, and wildlife data collected by various institutions and individuals.
S3 Uncommon in province S4 Widespread, common and apparently secure in province S5 Widespread, abundant and demonstrably secure in province SE Exotic in province SA Accidental, infrequent and outside of range within province SNA Ranking no...
AI summary The document includes a table and definitions related to the Provincial Legal Protection Status and International Union of Conservation Naturalists (IUCN) rarity ranks for species. It also outlines fields for observations and data management in a database related to Managed and Biologically Significant Areas (MSA).
1. Definitions - a. Act means Environment Act. 1994-95, c.1, s.1, and includes, unless the context otherwise requires, the regulations made pursuant to the Act, as amended from time to time. - b. Department means the Nova Scotia Department...
AI summary This section defines key terms used in the proceeding, including 'Act' as the Environment Act and 'Department' as the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change, providing contact information for the Department.
N-6NSPI (NSUARB) RIR-1 to 13 - Redacted
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CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 365 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations The AA's vegetation cover is >10% herbaceous but uplands within 100 m of the wet...
AI summary The document outlines indicators and condition choices for assessing vegetation cover in a specific area, focusing on herbaceous and woody vegetation. It provides guidelines for measuring and evaluating land cover percentages within defined distances from wetlands and the AA (Area of Assessment).
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 453 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) A B C D E F17 Forb Cover Within parts of the AA having herbaceous cover (excluding SAV), the areal cover of forbs reaches an annual maximum of:...
AI summary The document outlines criteria for assessing the cover and dominance of herbaceous plants, forbs, and sedges within aquatic areas (AA). It includes thresholds for forbs, sedges, and the dominance of herbaceous species, with specific percentages and guidelines for evaluation.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 465 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) 3 # Indicators Condition Choices Data Definitions/Explanations The AA's vegetation cover is >10% herbaceous but uplands within 100 m of the wet...
AI summary This document outlines indicators and condition choices for assessing vegetation cover and wetland sensitivity within an Area of Assessment (AA). It includes specific criteria for herbaceous and woody vegetation cover, as well as instructions for measuring local vegetated cover using tools like Google Earth or GIS analysis.
2.0 Rare and Endangered Species - 2.1 Flora - 2.2 Fauna Map 2: Flora and Fauna
AI summary The section '2.0 Rare and Endangered Species' outlines the categorization of flora and fauna, with a map illustrating their distribution. It introduces key terms such as Habitat Suitability Index and Fish Habitat Suitability Index, which are used in environmental assessments.
# recs CITATION - 12 Neily, T.H. & Pepper, C.; Toms, B. 2018. Nova Scotia lichen database [as of 2018-03]. Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. - 4 Neily, T.H. 2017. Nova Scotia lichen records. Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute. - 1 Benjam...
AI summary The document provides citations to various lichen and habitat databases compiled by researchers and institutions in Nova Scotia, including the Nova Scotia lichen database and the Significant Habitat & Species Database.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 9 of 22 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov hudsonicus A Phalaropus fulicarius Red Phalarope S2S3M 4 62.8 ± 0.0...
AI summary This data report lists various species in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia, including their scientific names, common names, rarity rankings, and distances from the area. The report includes species such as Red Phalarope, Canada Jay, Boreal Chickadee, and Brook Trout, among others, with some species designated as rare or of special concern under provincial and federal legislation.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 10 of 22 Group A Scientific Name Passerella iliaca Common Name Fox Sparrow COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank S3S4B,S5M # recs 115 Distance (km) 10.5 ± 0.0 Prov NS Erora laeta Earl...
AI summary The table lists various species found in the Ruth Falls Watershed, including their scientific names, common names, conservation status, number of records, distance from the site, and provincial legal protection status. Species such as the Fox Sparrow, Early Hairstreak, and Blue Dasher are highlighted with their respective conservation rankings and distances from the site.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 11 of 22 Group I Scientific Name Epitheca princeps Common Name Prince Baskettail COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank S3 # recs 9 Distance (km) 85.4 ± 0.0 Prov NS I Somatochlora forc...
AI summary This data report lists various species found in the Ruth Falls Watershed, including their scientific names, common names, conservation status, and distances from the site. The report includes information on species such as the Prince Baskettail, Forcipate Emerald, and several butterflies and dragonflies.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 13 of 22 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov N Encalypta procera Slender Extinguisher Moss S3S4 9 89.2 ± 0.0 NS...
AI summary The document presents a table listing various species of mosses and lichens in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia, including their scientific names, common names, conservation status, and distance from the watershed. The table highlights the presence of multiple species with S3S4 provincial rarity rankings.
Page 14 of 22 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov Р Elymus hystrix Spreading Wild Rye S1 4 52.0 ± 1.0 NS Р Potamogeton nodosus Long-leaved Pondweed S1 1 $38.6...
AI summary The table lists various plant species with their taxonomic group, scientific and common names, conservation status, rarity rankings, and other details. It includes data on their distribution and provincial legal protections in Nova Scotia.
Page 16 of 22 Group Scientific Name Common Name Case's Ladies'-Tresses COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank S2S3 # recs Distance (km) Prov NS Р Spiranthes casei Spiranthes casei var. Case's Ladies - Fresses 5253 1 44.5 ± 1.0 NS NS...
AI summary The text presents a table listing various species with their scientific and common names, COSEWIC status, SARA status, provincial legal protection, rarity rank, number of records, distance measurements, and provincial status in Nova Scotia. The table includes several plant and animal species, highlighting their conservation status and distribution data.
Page 17 of 22 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov Р Spiranthes ochroleuca Yellow Ladies'-tresses S3? 23 $24.4 \pm 0.0$ NS P Diphasiastrum x sabinifolium Savin-...
AI summary The table lists various plant species in Nova Scotia with their taxonomic group, scientific and common names, conservation status, number of records, distance measurements, and provincial rarity rankings. It includes information on species such as Yellow Ladies'-tresses and American Beech.
CI 50518 NSUARB IR-12 Attachment 10 Page 574 of 591 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) # recs CITATION 7402 Lepage, D. 2014. Maritime Breeding Bird Atlas Database. Bird Studies Canada, Sackville NB, 407,838 recs. 4532 iNaturalist....
AI summary This document lists various datasets and citations related to biodiversity and environmental studies in Nova Scotia and surrounding regions, including bird and lichen monitoring records, with sources ranging from academic publications to citizen science platforms like iNaturalist and eBird.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 19 of 22 # recs CITATION Klymko, J. 2018. Maritimes Butterfly Atlas database. Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre. Neily, T.H. & Pepper, C. 2020. Nova Scotia SMP lichen surveys 2020. Mer...
AI summary This document lists various data sources and citations related to biodiversity and species records in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia, including contributions from multiple researchers and institutions focused on lichens, butterflies, birds, and other species.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 20 of 22 # recs CITATION 23 Belland, R.J. Maritimes moss records from various herbarium databases. 2014. 23 Ferguson, D.C. 1954. The Lepidoptera of Nova Scotia. Part I, macrolepidoptera. Proc...
AI summary The document lists various citations and records related to biodiversity and environmental data in Nova Scotia, including moss, lichen, and bird observations, as well as fieldwork conducted by various institutions and individuals.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 21 of 22 # recs CITATION 5 Hughes, Cory. 2020. Atlantic Forestry Centre Coccinella transversoguttata collections. Canadian Forest Service, Atlantic Forestry Centre. 5 McNeil, J.A. 2020. Snapp...
AI summary The document lists various ecological and biodiversity-related records and reports, including species sightings, fieldwork, and conservation efforts in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia. These include contributions from multiple organizations and researchers, focusing on wildlife, plant, and habitat data.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 22 of 22 # recs CITATION 1 1 McKendry, Karen. 2016. Rare species observations, 2016. Nova Scotia Nature Trust, 19 recs. NatureServe Canada. 2018. iNaturalist Butterfly Data Export . iNaturali...
AI summary The document presents a list of citations related to biodiversity observations and specimen data in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia. It includes records from various researchers, institutions, and personal communications, focusing on rare species and ecological data.
S3 Uncommon in province S4 Widespread, common and apparently secure in province S5 Widespread, abundant and demonstrably secure in province SE SA Exotic in province SNA Accidental, infrequent and outside of range within province Ranking no...
AI summary The text provides a classification system for species based on their conservation status and includes definitions for various categories such as 'Endangered', 'Threatened', and 'Vulnerable'. It also outlines a database for Managed and Biologically Significant Areas (MSA), which is used to track and manage important ecological regions.
CI 50518 NSUIARB IR-12 Attachment 12 Page 380 of 576 REDACTED (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION REMOVED) A B C D E F53 Type of Cover in Within 30 m upslope of where the wetland transitions to upland, the upland land cover that is NOT perennial veg...
AI summary The table outlines assessment criteria for land cover, buffer slope, and cliffs or steep banks within a 30 m and 100 m radius of a wetland area. It includes scoring for different land cover types, slope percentages, and the presence of steep features, with specific instructions on what to include or exclude.
5.0 RARE SPECIES WITHIN 100 KM A 100 km buffer around the study area contains 36085 records of 156 vertebrate and 1362 records of 64 invertebrate fauna; 4288 records of 234 vascular and 2565 records of 122 nonvascular flora (attached: \ ob...
AI summary A 100 km buffer around the study area contains a large number of rare and endangered species, including 156 vertebrate and 64 invertebrate taxa, as well as numerous plant species. The data highlights the biodiversity in the region and the proximity of these species to the study site.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 18 of 22 Taxonomic Group Scientific Name Common Name COSEWIC SARA Prov Legal Prot Prov Rarity Rank # recs Distance (km) Prov P Platanthera obtusata Blunt-leaved Orchid S3S4 7 15.6 ± 0.0 NS P...
AI summary The document presents a table of taxonomic data for various plant species in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia, including their scientific names, conservation status, and rarity rankings. It also references a source bibliography section for further information.
Data Report 7716: Ruth Falls Watershed, NS Page 19 of 22 # recs CITATION 73 Belliveau, A.G. 2016. Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre Fieldwork 2016. Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, 10695 recs. 71 70 e-Butterfly. 2016. Expor...
AI summary The document lists various data sources and citations related to biodiversity and conservation efforts in the Ruth Falls Watershed, Nova Scotia. These include records from the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, lichen and species databases, and contributions from researchers and organizations.
Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre Data Dictionary Revised: May 15, 2023
AI summary The document provides a revised data dictionary for the Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre, updated on May 15, 2023. It outlines standardized data definitions and formats used by the ACCDC.
S3 Uncommon in province S4 Widespread, common and apparently secure in province S5 Widespread, abundant and demonstrably secure in province SE Exotic in province SA Accidental, infrequent and outside of range within province SNA Ranking no...
AI summary The document outlines a classification system for the conservation status of species and provides definitions for various categories used in assessing their rarity and protection status within Nova Scotia and internationally. It also describes data fields used for recording observations and managing biological information.