National Recovery Plan For Henslow S Sparrow

Henslow's sparrow (Ammodramus henslowii) has very localized and scattered distribution in the eastern United States and Canada. It is known to breed in Ontario, but there are probably fewer than 50 pairs breeding annually in the province. This report reviews the current status of Henslow's sparrow in Ontario, including biological and habitat factors contributing to its endangered status, the role of the sparrow in ecosystems and its interactions with humans, and the recovery potential of the species. It then presents a plan for Henslow's sparrow recovery for Ontario, including determination of population status and distribution, determination of the cause of the bird's decline in population, determination of its habitat requirements and availability, protection and management of breeding habitat, and public education. A plan implementation schedule is also proposed.

The hooded warbler (Wilsonia citrina) and the Acadian flycatcher (Empidonax virescens) are listed as "threatened" and "endangered" respectively. This report provides information on these species and discusses factors contributing to their current status, their role in the ecosystem and their interactions with humans. It then presents the goal, objectives and strategies of the recovery plan. The report includes an implementation schedule that outlines and prioritizes recovery tasks, identifies responsible agencies, defines schedules, and estimates costs.

This plan has been prepared to define recovery actions necessary to protect and recover the Nova Scotia population of Blanding's turtle. The introduction presents background on the conservation status of the species and the biology of Blanding's turtle in Nova Scotia. Section 2 discusses factors affecting the vulnerability of the species, the role of the turtle in the Nova Scotia Atlantic interior ecosystem, and the recovery potential of the species. Section 3 outlines the recovery plan, including goals & objectives, strategies, and a sequence of actions. Additional information is provided for each step of the plan: determination of habitat requirements and availability, implementation of habitat protection, clarifying understanding of the turtle's life history, stabilizing population age structure through increased recruitment, investigating population genetics, and providing data storage and access. The final section contains a plan implementation schedule.