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Canadian IBA Polygon layer
Entry ID:
Canada_BirdStudiesCan_IBA
Summary
Abstract:
This layer represents *generalized* boundaries of Important Bird Areas (IBA) in
Canada. IBAs, in Canada and elsewhere, are evaluated and designated on the basis of internationally established criteria. The polygons contained in the dataset meet these criteria and are therefore deemed significant at the national, continental, or global level. In Canada, IBAs are not legally recognized entities and ... ![]()
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Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates
Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator:
Bird Studies Canada and the Canadian Nature Federation
Dataset Title:
Canadian IBA Polygon layer
Dataset Release Date:
20040101
Dataset Release Place:
Port Rowan, Ontario, Canada
Dataset Publisher:
Bird Studies Canada and the Canadian Nature Federation
Online Resource:
http://www.bsc-eoc.org/iba/ibasites.html
Temporal Coverage
Start Date:
2004-01-01
Science Keywords
ISO Topic Category
Quality
Attributes, consisting of the site identifier and online linkage, are 100%
accurate.
Use Constraints
Please cite as follows: Bird Studies Canada and The Canadian Nature Federation.
2004. Important Bird Areas of Canada Database. Port Rowan, Ontario: Bird Studies Canada. To access the Canadian IBA directory: http://www.bsc-eoc.org/iba/ibasites.html . Ancillary Keywords
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Distribution
Fees:
Gratuit-Free
Personnel
Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date:
2004-07-30
Last DIF Revision Date:
2005-03-25
Future DIF Review Date:
2005-07-31
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