Provide your input on the updated recovery plan for whitebark pine and limber pine. The current draft combines planning for both endangered species, because of the overlap in their ranges and the similarity in the threats they face.
Whitebark and limber pines have evolved to thrive in some of Alberta's harshest landscapes but recent infestations of mountain pine beetle and white pine blister rust have resulted in a decline in the pines' numbers across their provincial range.
Learn more about Alberta's whitebark and limber pines and the pivotal role they play in sustaining biodiversity:
Provide your input on the updated recovery plan for whitebark pine and limber pine. The current draft combines planning for both endangered species, because of the overlap in their ranges and the similarity in the threats they face.
Whitebark and limber pines have evolved to thrive in some of Alberta's harshest landscapes but recent infestations of mountain pine beetle and white pine blister rust have resulted in a decline in the pines' numbers across their provincial range.
Learn more about Alberta's whitebark and limber pines and the pivotal role they play in sustaining biodiversity:
Whitebark Pine and Limber Pine has finished this stage
Whitebark pine and limber pine were both assessed as Endangered under Alberta's Wildlife Act.
2013
Whitebark Pine and Limber Pine has finished this stage
The Minister of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development approved the recovery plan for whitebark pine.
2014
Whitebark Pine and Limber Pine is currently at this stage
The Minister of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development approved the recovery plan for limber pine.
2018
this is an upcoming stage for Whitebark Pine and Limber Pine
Representatives from provincial and federal agencies, academia and non-governmental organizations begin developing a combined whitebark and limber recovery plan.
Some date in 2020
this is an upcoming stage for Whitebark Pine and Limber Pine
Survey to collect public feedback on the Alberta Whitebark Pine & Limber Pine Recovery Plan opens.