Research Reports from the BMCCA Project
Adapting monitoring to more effectively assess the impacts of climate change on Alberta’s biodiversity
Final Reports
Bayne E.M., D. Stralberg, and A. Nixon | June 30, 2015
Biodiversity monitoring is essential to support climate change adaptation. This report describes a variety of ways that the ABMI’s data can be used to detect the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and gaps that could be addressed to improve monitoring to support climate change adaptation.
Understanding and Responding to the Effects of Climate Change on Alberta’s Biodiversity
Final Reports
Nixon, A., C.C. Shank, and D. Farr. | June 17, 2015
A comprehensive overview of the Biodiversity Management and Climate Change Adaptation project, including highlights of research outcomes and key conclusions.
Ferruginous Hawk Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Alberta
Final Reports
Shank C.C. and E.M. Bayne | March 31, 2015
The Alberta Ferruginous Hawk population has declined dramatically since the 1990s, and climate change has been identified as a factor that could hamper this species’ recovery. This report summarizes the potential effects of climate change on Ferruginous Hawks and explores the adaptive responses that could be used to help this species persist in a changing climate.
Projected responses of Alberta grassland songbirds to climate change
Final Reports
Nixon, A. et al | February 01, 2015
Projected changes in distribution for 15 Alberta grassland songbirds in response to climate change to the end of the century.
Conserving Alberta’s Biodiversity Under Climate Change: A Review and Analysis of Adaptation Measures
Final Reports
Schneider, R. | June 19, 2014
A review of the challenges to and options for incorporating climate change in the conservation and management of Alberta’s biodiversity.
Climate change vulnerability of Alberta’s terrestrial biodiversity: a preliminary assessment
Final Reports
Shank, C.C., and A. Nixon | June 10, 2014
Vulnerability assessments of 173 Alberta species to climate change.
Burrowing Owl Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Alberta
Final Reports
Fisher, R.J., and E.M. Bayne | March 31, 2014
Alberta’s Burrowing Owls are facing increased development pressures and a changing climate. This report highlights adaptation strategies that could support this species in changing climate conditions and a projected increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.
Predicting invasive plant response to climate change: prioritization and mapping of new potential threats to Alberta’s biodiversity.
Final Reports
Chai, S.-L. et al. | March 01, 2014
A risk assessment for 16 potentially new invasive plant species to Alberta that combines invasiveness and climate change-related risk.
Alberta’s Natural Subregions Under a Changing Climate: Past, Present and Future
Final Reports
Schneider, R.R. | August 27, 2013
Projections of ecosystem transitions in response to anticipated climate change in Alberta, including detailed maps of projected climate change and ecosystem shifts, and discussion of potential successional trajectories.