Assessment objectives

To assess the health of Canada’s biodiversity from an ecosystem perspective To inform the national biodiversity agenda To complement the historical focus on species To help set biodiversity priorities

Mandate for the assessment

As above, to assess the health of Canada’s biodiversity from an ecosystem perspective

Conceptual framework and/or methodology used for the assessment

Other (please specify)

This project delivers on the ‘assess’ component of Canada’s Biodiversity Outcomes Framework (http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=F14D37B9-1), developed by the Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers in 2006. Terrestrial and marine ecozones+ form the ecological framework for the assessment and were used as the reporting units. A status and trends assessment was conducted for each terrestrial and marine ecozone+. Thematic reports were also prepared on trends in nationally cross-cutting issues, such as climate, fire, wildlife disease, permafrost, and caribou. 22 key findings were derived from this draft technical material, and summarized in a public national key findings report released in 2010. A companion report is being prepared for each terrestrial ecozone+, providing an ecozone+ perspective on each of the key findings.

URL or copy of conceptual framework developed or adapted

http://www.speciesatrisk.ca/resource/DOCUMENT/677No.1_Ecological_classification_Feb_2012_E.pdf

System(s) assessed

• Marine
• Coastal
• Island
• Inland water
• Forest and woodland
• Cultivated/Agricultural land
• Grassland
• Mountain
• Dryland
• Polar
• Urban

Species groups assessed

Northern caribou, woodland caribou, landbirds, shorebirds, waterbirds, waterfowl, and seabirds

Provisioning

• Food
• Water
• Timber/fibres

Regulating

• Climate regulation
• Regulation of water flows
• Erosion prevention
• Pollination
• Pest and disease control

Supporting Services/Functions

• Habitat maintenance
• Nutrient cycling
• Primary production

Cultural Services

• Recreation and tourism

Drivers of change in systems and services

Yes

Impacts of change in services on human well-being

No

Options for responding/interventions to the trends observed

No

Explicit consideration of the role of biodiversity in the systems and services covered by the assessment

Yes

Year assessment started

2007

Year assessment finished

2010

If ongoing, year assessment is anticipated to finish

2014

Periodicity of assessment

One off

Website(s)

www.biodivcanada.ca/ecosystems Technical reports page: http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-1

Report(s)

Ahern, F., Frisk, J., Latifovic, R. and Pouliot, D. 2011. Monitoring ecosystems remotely: a selection of trends measured from satellite observations of Canada. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 17. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.

Ahern, F., Frisk, J., Latifovic, R. et Pouliot, D. 2011. Surveillance à distance des écosystèmes : sélection de tendances mesurées à partir d'observations par satellite du Canada. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 17. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.

Bonsal, B. and Shabbar, A. 2011. Large-scale climate oscillations influencing Canada, 1900-2008. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 4. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iii + 15 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
78_Bonsal__B._and_Shabbar__A._2011._Large-scale_climate_oscillations_influencing_Canada__1900-2008._Canadian_Biodiversity_Ecosystem_Status_and_Trends_2010__Technical_Thematic_Report_No._4.pdf

Bonsal, B. et Shabbar, A. 2011. Oscillations climatiques à grande échelle ayant une incidence sur le Canada, de 1900 à 2008. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 4. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. iii + 15 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
78_Bonsal__B._et_Shabbar__A._2011._Oscillations_climatiques_à_grande_échelle_ayant_une_incidence_sur_le_Canada__de_1900_à_2008._Biodiversité_canadienne_Rapport_technique_thématique_no_4.pdf

Callaghan, C., Virc, S. and Duffe, J. 2011. Woodland caribou, boreal population, trends in Canada. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 11. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iv + 36 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
78_Callaghan__C.__Virc__S._and_Duffe__J._2011._Woodland_caribou__boreal_population__trends_in_Canada._Canadian_Biodiversity_Ecosystem_Status_and_Trends_2010__Technical_Thematic_Report_No._11.pdf

Callaghan, C., Virc, S. et Duffe, J. 2011. Tendances de la population boréale du caribou des bois au Canada. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 11. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. v + 41 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
78_Callaghan__C.__Virc__S._et_Duffe__J._2011._Tendances_de_la_population_boréale_du_caribou_des_bois_au_Canada._Rapport_technique_thématique_no_11.pdf

Cummins, P. and Haigh, R. 2010. Ecosystem status and trends report for North Coast and Hecate Strait Ecozone+. DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Research Document No. 2010/045. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 61 p.
78_Cummins__P._and_Haigh__R._2010._Ecosystem_status_and_trends_report_for_North_Coast_and_Hecate_Strait_Ecozone.pdf

DFO. 2010. 2010 Canadian marine ecosystem status and trends report. DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Science Advisory Report No. 2010/030 (Revised). Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 38 p.
78_DFO._2010._2010_Canadian_marine_ecosystem_status_and_trends_report.pdf

Downes, C., Blancher, P. and Collins, B. 2011. Landbird trends in Canada, 1968-2006. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 12. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. x + 94 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
No.12_Landbirds_May_2011_E.pdf

Downes, C., Blancher, P. et Collins, B. 2011. Tendances relatives aux oiseaux terrestres au Canada, de 1968 à 2006. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 12. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. xi + 118 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
No.12_Landbirds_May_2011_F.pdf

Drury, C.F., Yang, J.Y. and De Jong, R. 2011. Trends in residual soil nitrogen for agricultural land in Canada, 1981-2006. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 15. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iii + 16 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
No.15_Residual_Soil_Nitrogen_Jun2012_E.pdf

Drury, C.F., Yang, J.Y. et De Jong, R. 2011. Tendances de l'azote résiduel dans le sol pour les terres agricoles du Canada, de 1981 à 2006. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 15. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. iii + 17 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
No.15_Residual_Soil_Nitrogen_Apr_2012_F.pdf

Dufour, R., Benoit, H., Castonguay, M., Chasse, J., Devine, L., Galbraith, P., Harvey, M., Larouche, P., Lessard, S., Petrie, B., Savard, L., Savenkoff, C., St-Amand, L. and Starr, M. 2010. Ecosystem status and trends report: Estuary and Gulf of St. Lawrence Ecozone+. DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Research Document No. 2010/030. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. v + 187 p.
78_Dufour__R._et_al._Ecosystem_status_and_trends_report_Estuary_and_Gulf_of_St._Lawrence_Ecozone.pdf

Fast, M., Collins, B. and Gendron, M. 2011. Trends in breeding waterfowl in Canada. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 8. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. v + 37 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
78_Fast__M.__Collins__B._and_Gendron__M._2011._Trends_in_breeding_waterfowl_in_Canada._Canadian_Biodiversity_Technical_Thematic_Report_No._8.pdf

Fast, M., Collins, B. et Gendron, M. 2011. Tendances des populations reproducrices de sauvagine au Canada. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 8. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. vi + 42 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
78_Fast__M.__Collins__B._et_Gendron__M._2011._Tendances_des_populations_reproducrices_de_sauvagine_au_Canada._Biodiversité_canadienne_état_et_tendances_des_écosystèmes_en_2010__Rapport_technique_thématique_no_8..pdf

Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments of Canada. Canadian biodiversity: ecosystem status and trends 2010. (2010). www.biodivcanada.ca/ecosystems
78_Federal__Provincial_and_Territorial_Governments_of_Canada._Canadian_biodiversity_ecosystem_status_and_trends_2010._(2010).pdf

Frisk, J. 2011. Guidance for the preparation of ESTR products - land classification scheme. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 3. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iv + 34 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
78_Frisk__J._2011._Guidance_for_the_preparation_of_ESTR_products_-_land_classification_scheme._Canadian_Biodiversity_Ecosystem_Status_and_Trends_2010__Technical_Thematic_Report_No._3.pdf

Frisk, J. 2011. Lignes directrices pour la préparation des produits du RETE - schéma de classification des terres. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 3. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. iv + 40 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
78_Frisk__J._2011._Lignes_directrices_pour_la_préparation_des_produits_du_RETE_-_schéma_de_classification_des_terres._Biodiversité_canadienne_état_et_tendances_des_écosystèmes_en_2010__Rapport_technique_thématique_no_3.pdf

Gratto-Trevor, C., Morrison, R.I.G., Collins, B., Rausch, J. and Johnston, V. 2011. Trends in Canadian shorebirds. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 13. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iv + 32 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
No.13_Shorebirds_May2012_E.pdf

Gratto-Trevor, C., Morrison, R.I.G., Collins, B., Rausch, J. et Johnston, V. 2011. Tendances relatives aux oiseaux de rivage canadiens. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 13. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. iv + 33 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
No.13_Shorebirds_May2012_F.pdf

Gunn, A., Russell, D. and Eamer, J. 2011. Northern caribou population trends in Canada. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 10. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iv + 71 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
78_Gunn__A.__Russell__D._and_Eamer__J._2011._Northern_caribou_population_trends_in_Canada._Canadian_Biodiversity_Ecosystem_Status_and_Trends_2010__Technical_Thematic_Report_No._10.pdf

Gunn, A., Russell, D. et Eamer, J. 2011. Tendances des populations de caribou des zones septentrionales du Canada. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 10. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. v + 78 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
78_Gunn__A.__Russell__D._et_Eamer__J._2011._Tendances_des_populations_de_caribou_des_zones_septentrionales_du_Canada._Biodiversité_canadienne_état_et_tendances_des_écosystèmes_en_2010__Rapport_technique_thématique_no_1.pdf

Ianson, D. and Flostrand, L. 2010. Ecosystem status and trends report: coastal waters off the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Research Document No. 2010/046. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. iv + 58 p.
78_Ianson__D._and_Flostrand__L._2010._Ecosystem_status_and_trends_report_coastal_waters_off_the_west_coast_of_Vancouver_Island__British_Columbia.pdf

Javorek, S.K. and Grant, M.C. 2011. Trends in wildlife habitat capacity on agricultural land in Canada, 1986-2006. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 14. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. vi + 46 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
No.14_Wildlife_Habitat_Capacity_Jun2012_E.pdf

Javorek, S.K. et Grant, M.C. 2011. Tendances de la capacité d'habitat faunique des terres agricoles du Canada, de 1986 à 2006. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 14. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. vi + 51 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
No.14_Wildlife_Habitat_Capacity_Jun2012_F.pdf

Johannessen, S.C. and McCarter, B. 2010. Ecosystems status and trends report for the Strait of Georgia Ecozone+. DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Research Document No. 2010/010. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. vi + 45 p.
78_Johannessen__S.C._and_McCarter__B._2010._Ecosystems_status_and_trends_report_for_the_Strait_of_Georgia_Ecozone_.pdf

Krezek-Hanes, C.C., Ahern, F., Cantin, A. and Flannigan, M.D. 2011. Trends in large fires in Canada, 1959-2007. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 6. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. v + 48 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
78_Krezek-Hanes__C.C.__Ahern__F.__Cantin__A._and_Flannigan__M.D._2011._Trends_in_large_fires_in_Canada__1959-2007_Technical_Thematic_Report_No._6.pdf

Krezek-Hanes, C.C., Ahern, F., Cantin, A. et Flannigan, M.D. 2011. Tendances des grands incendies de forêts au Canada, de 1959 à 2007. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 6. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. vi + 56 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
78_Krezek-Hanes__C.C.__Ahern__F.__Cantin__A._et_Flannigan__M.D._2011._Tendances_des_grands_incendies_de_forêts_au_Canada__de_1959_à_2007._Biodiversité_canadienne_Rapport_technique_thématique_no_6..pdf

Leighton, F.A. 2011. Pathogènes et maladies de la faune au Canada. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 7. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. v + 59 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
78_Leighton__F.A._2011._Pathogènes_et_maladies_de_la_faune_au_Canada._Biodiversité_canadienne_état_et_tendances_des_écosystèmes_en_2010__Rapport_technique_thématique_no_7.pdf

Leighton, F.A. 2011. Wildlife pathogens and diseases in Canada. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 7. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iv + 53 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
78_Leighton__F.A._2011._Wildlife_pathogens_and_diseases_in_Canada._Canadian_Biodiversity_Ecosystem_Status_and_Trends_2010__Technical_Thematic_Report_No._7..pdf

Les gouvernements fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux du Canada. 2010. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. vi + 148 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=83A35E06-1.
78_Les_gouvernements_fédéral__provinciaux_et_territoriaux_du_Canada._2010._Biodiversité_canadienne_état_et_tendances_des_écosystèmes_en_2010.pdf

McConkey, B.G., Lobb, D.A., Li, S., Black, J.M.W. and Krug, P.M. 2011. Soil erosion on cropland: introduction and trends for Canada. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 16. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iv + 22 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
No.16_Soil_Erosion_Jun2012_E.pdf

McConkey, B.G., Lobb, D.A., Li, S., Black, J.M.W. et Krug, P.M. 2011. Érosion des terres cultivées : introduction et tendances au Canada. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 16. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. iv + 22 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
No.16_Soil_Erosion_Apr_2012_F.pdf

MPO. 2010. Rapport sur l'état et les tendances des écosystèmes marins canadiens en 2010. Secrétariat canadien de consultation scientifique du MPO. Avis scientifique no 2010/030(révisé). Pêches et Océans Canada. 43 p.
78_MPO._2010._Rapport_sur_l'état_et_les_tendances_des_écosystèmes_marins_canadiens_en_2010.pdf

Niemi, A., Paulic, J. and Cobb, D. 2010. Ecosystem status and trends report: Arctic marine ecozones+. DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Research Document No. 2010/066. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. viii + 66 p.
78_Niemi__A.__Paulic__J._and_Cobb__D._2010._Ecosystem_status_and_trends_report_Arctic_marine_ecozones_.pdf

Rankin, R., Austin, M. and Rice, J. 2011. Ecological classification system for the ecosystem status and trends report. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 1. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. ii + 14 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-1.
78_Rankin__R.__Austin__M._and_Rice__J._2011._Ecological_classification_system_for_the_ecosystem_status_and_trends_report._Canadian_Biodiversity_Ecosystem_Status_and_Trends_2010__Technical_Thematic_Report_No._1.pdf

Rankin, R., Austin, M. et Rice, J. 2011. Système de classification écologique pour le Rapport sur l'état et les tendances des écosystèmes. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 1. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. ii + 18 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
78_Rankin__R.__Austin__M._et_Rice__J._2011._Système_de_classification_écologique_pour_le_Rapport_sur_l'état_et_les_tendances_des_écosystèmes._Rapport_technique_thématique_no_1.pdf

Smith, S. 2011. Tendances relatives aux conditions du pergélisol et à l'écologie dans le Nord du Canada. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 9. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. iii + 23 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
78_Smith__S._2011._Tendances_relatives_aux_conditions_du_pergélisol_et_à_l'écologie_dans_le_Nord_du_Canada._Biodiversité_canadienne_Rapport_technique_thématique_no_9..pdf

Smith, S. 2011. Trends in permafrost conditions and ecology in northern Canada. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 9. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iii + 22 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
78_Smith__S._2011._Trends_in_permafrost_conditions_and_ecology_in_northern_Canada._Technical_Thematic_Report_No._9.pdf

Templeman, N. 2010. Ecosystem status and trends report for the Newfoundland and Labrador Shelf. DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Research Document No. 2010/026. Fisheries and Oceans Canada. 75 p.
78_Templeman__N._2010._Ecosystem_status_and_trends_report_for_the_Newfoundland_and_Labrador_Shelf.pdf

Weseloh, D.V.C. 2011. Inland colonial waterbird and marsh bird trends for Canada. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 18. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iv+33 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
No.18_Waterbirds_Oct2012_E.pdf

Weseloh, D.V.C. 2011. Tendances relatives aux oiseaux aquatiques coloniaux de l'arrière-pays et aux oiseaux de marais au Canada. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 18. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. iv + 40 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
No.18_Waterbirds_Oct2012_F.pdf

Wong, C. 2011. Guidance for the preparation of ESTR products - classifying threats to biodiversity. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 2. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iii + 30 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
78_Wong__C._2011._Guidance_for_the_preparation_of_ESTR_products_classifying_threats_to_biodiversity._Technical_Thematic_Report_No._2.pdf

Wong, C. 2011. Lignes directrices pour la préparation des produits du RETE - classification des menaces pour la biodiversité. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 2. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. iii + 35 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
78_Wong__C._2011._Lignes_directrices_pour_la_préparation_des_produits_du_RETE_classification_des_menaces_pour_la_biodiversité._Rapport_technique_thématique_no_2.pdf

Worcester, T. and Parker, M. 2010. Ecosystem status and trends report for the Gulf of Maine and Scotian Shelf. DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat Research Document No. 2010/070. Department of Fisheries and Oceans. vi + 59 p.
78_Worcester__T._and_Parker__M._2010._Ecosystem_status_and_trends_report_for_the_Gulf_of_Maine_and_Scotian_Shelf.pdf

Zhang, X., Brown, R., Vincent, L., Skinner, W., Feng, Y. and Mekis, E. 2011. Canadian climate trends, 1950-2007. Canadian Biodiversity: Ecosystem Status and Trends 2010, Technical Thematic Report No. 5. Canadian Councils of Resource Ministers. Ottawa, ON. iv + 21 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=137E1147-0.
78_Zhang__X.__Brown__R.__Vincent__L.__Skinner__W.__Feng__Y._and_Mekis__E._2011._Canadian_climate_trends__1950-2007._Technical_Thematic_Report_No._5.pdf

Zhang, X., Brown, R., Vincent, L., Skinner, W., Feng, Y. et Mekis, E. 2011. Tendances climatiques au Canada, de 1950 à 2007. Biodiversité canadienne : état et tendances des écosystèmes en 2010, Rapport technique thématique no 5. Conseils canadiens des ministres des ressources. Ottawa, ON. iv + 22 p. http://www.biodivcanada.ca/default.asp?lang=Fr&n=137E1147-1.
78_Zhang__X.__Brown__R.__Vincent__L.__Skinner__W.__Feng__Y._et_Mekis__E._2011._Tendances_climatiques_au_Canada__de_1950_à_2007._Rapport_technique_thématique_no_5.pdf

Communication materials (e.g. brochure, presentations, posters, audio-visual media)

Journal publications

Gaston, A.J., Bertram, D.F., Boyne, A.W., Chardine, J.W., Davoren, G., Diamond, A.W., Hedd, A., Montevecchi, W.A., Hipfner, J.M., Lemon, M.J.F., Mallory, M.L., Rail, J.-F. and Robertson, G.J. 2009. Changes in Canadian seabird populations and ecology since 1970 in relation to changes in oceanography and food webs. Environmental Reviews 17:267-286.

Training materials

Other documents/outputs

Tools and approaches used in the assessment

• Geospatial analysis
• Indicators

Process used for stakeholder engagement in the assessment process and which component

• Workshops were held at the beginning of the assessment with stakeholders in order to identify key issues and information sources in each ecozone+.
• A webinar with project stakeholders was held partway through the assessment to provide an update on progress and findings to date.
• For the marine ecozones+, a workshop was held with stakeholders after draft reports were written as part of the review process.
• A formal public symposium was held as part of the 24th International Congress for Conservation Biology, hosted by the Society of Conservation Biology in July of 2010. At this symposium, 13 external Canadian experts presented their reviews of the draft Evidence for Key Findings Summary Reports.

Key stakeholder groups engaged

Scientists and resource managers from government, academia, non-governmentalorganizations, and private consultants

The number of people directly involved in the assessment process

100-1000

Incorporation of scientific and other types of knowledge

• Resource experts (e.g. foresters etc)
• Traditional/local knowledge
• Citizen science

Supporting documentation for specific approaches, methodology or criteria developed and/or used to integrate knowledge systems into the assessment

Assessment reports peer reviewed

Yes

Accessibility of data used in assessment

This assessment relied primarily on data available in the public domain. Some previously unpublished government data was also used. All sources of data are referenced directly in the report. In addition, all data in the public domain pulled together for the national thematic reports will be made available on the assessment website.

Impacts the assessment has had on policy and/or decision making, as evidenced through policy references and actions

Too early to report

Independent or other review on policy impact of the assessment

Yes

Lessons learnt for future assessments from these reviews

Benefits of ESTR:

• Provides integrated overview of state of available information;
• including identification of gaps and emerging issues;
• Provides useful framework for describing ecosystems status;
• Developed relationships, networks and dialogue among people within and across jurisdictions and disciplines;
• Influences approach to future research and assessments;
• Layout and design set new standard for publications;
  
• Provides a model for reporting on ecosystem approach; and
• identified efficiencies.

What was effective:

• Ecozone+ framework for broad ecosystem health assessments and communications;
• Key finding approach to report on ecosystem health;
• Bringing terrestrial and marine assessments together into one document;
• Integrating information from many disciplines;
• Emphasis on evidence-based information;
• Presentation of results;
• Improved cooperation; and
• Engagement of experts.

Challenges:

• Scope was too large resulting in capacity and timeline issues, and, at times, uneven or inconsistent coverage of topics;
• Too many reports/products;
• Integrating traditional knowledge;
• Determining the extent to which policy has been influenced and ensuring policy relevance in future;
• Unequal capacity among all partners;
• Sustaining interest and commitment over four years;
• Finding experts good at synthesizing complex information and integrating multi-disciplinary information;
• Information with different spatial and time scales, parameters and protocols;
• Few national datasets;
• Particularly poor information on thresholds, baselines, cumulative impacts, goods and services, ecological processes, hard to access areas;
• Locating required data and information; and
• Lack of coordinated response to address gaps across jurisdictions and disciplines.

Capacity building needs identified during the assessment

Identifying capacity needs was outside the scope of this assessment.

Actions taken by the assessment to build capacity

Sharing of data/repatriation of data

How have gaps in capacity been communicated to the different stakeholders

Gaps in knowledge identified from the assessment

Knowledge gaps are outlined in Key Finding 21 of the national key findings report which states that, “Long-term, standardized, spatially complete, and readily accessible monitoring information, complemented by ecosystem research, provides the most useful findings for policy-relevant assessments of status and trends. The lack of this type of information in many areas has hindered development of this assessment.” Further examples can be found in this section of the national key findings report, and in each of the ecozone+ evidence for key findings summaries.

How gaps in knowledge have been communicated to the different stakeholders

Key finding 21 in the national key findings report and in each of the ecozone+ evidence for key findings summaries outlines the gaps in knowledge and types of knowledge found in conducting this assessment.