Protecting species
Kootenay National Park
All animals and plants are protected inside Kootenay National Park but some species need extra help.
What is a species at risk?
A species at risk is a plant or animal that is in danger of disappearing if something is not done to help it.
Why protect species at risk?
Protecting the full range of life on earth sustains the health of our planet. There are billions of species in the world, many not yet discovered. It is estimated that a species goes extinct every 20 minutes. By protecting our local species at risk we help to protect global diversity.
How are we protecting species at risk?
We are helping to recover species at risk by:
- locating and protecting critical habitat (for example nesting areas)
- monitoring populations of at-risk species
- restoring grasslands and open forests critical to many species at risk
- taking steps to protect native species from introduced diseases
Species at Risk Act (SARA) Rankings
Extinct: gone forever
Extirpated: locally, regionally or nationally extinct but exists elsewhere in the wild
Endangered: facing imminent extirpation or extinction if nothing is done to reverse the threats
Threatened: likely to become threatened if actions are not taken to reduce biological threats or human impact
Special Concern: sensitive to human activities or natural events but not endangered or threatened
Species at risk in Kootenay National Park
Endangered
These species are facing imminent extirpation or extinction if nothing is done to reverse the threats in Kootenay National Park.
Threatened
These species are likely to become threatened if actions are not taken to reduce biological threats or human impact in Kootenay National Park.
Special concern
These species are sensitive to human activities or natural events but not endangered or threatened in Kootenay National Park.
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