Wetland identification, classification and evaluation for Fish Creek Provincial Park (Alberta).

摘要

This Master's Degree Project (MDP) resulted in an Inventory of the wetlands of Fish Creek Provincial Park (FCPP). The wetlands were classified using the Canadian Wetland Classification System, and their general characteristics were Investigated in order to develop recommendations that will assist the park staff with wetland management.; In general, Fish Creek's wetlands support a variety of ecological functions related to hydrology, native vegetation, and wildlife habitat. Considering that they are surrounded by urbanization, it is the author's opinion that they are in fairly good condition. A total of 40 wetlands (Including wetland complexes and constructed wetlands) was found in the Park, and the number of these is probably higher considering the areas that could not be accessed. In a way, all of Fish Creek's wetlands are linked to one another, forming a whole wetland complex. No single wetland plays an essential role in providing habitat for wildlife and goods and services for us; it is the sum of all the different types of wetlands in the Park that does. It is recommended that for their management and other considerations, FCPP's wetlands be thought-of as being one sole complex system. A number of specific actions for wetland management in the Park are recommended. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)