Data on recreational areas in Quebec are compiled from official technical plans and descriptions, and entered on topographic maps at a scale of 1/100,000. Data is generally updated once a year. Main components: * Community Wildlife Areas (CFAs); * Special Agreements with Aboriginal People; * Small Managed Lakes (PLA); * Outfitters with exclusive rights; * Exclusive hunting territories; * Wildlife reserves; * Controlled Exploitation Areas (ZECS); * Controlled Exploitation Areas (ZECs); * Controlled Exploitation Areas (ZECs); * * National Parks of Quebec; and Canada; * National Parks of Quebec; and Canada; * Regional Parks; * Regional Parks; * Marine Parks; * Ecological Reserves; * Wildlife Refuges; * Migratory Bird Sanctuaries (ROM)); * National Wildlife Areas; * Montmorency Education and Research Forest; * Duchesnay Forest Station.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

The data represent the distribution of species of amphibians, reptiles, reptiles, terrestrial mammals and freshwater and migratory fish in Quebec. The files represent: amphibians: 21 reptile species: 17 species terrestrial mammals: 17 species terrestrial mammals: 69 species freshwater and migratory fish species: 118 species The ranges were established on the basis of various sources of information and validated by the Directorate of Expertise on Terrestrial Wildlife, Herpetofauna and Avifauna (DEFTHA) and the Directorate of Expertise on Aquatic Wildlife (DEFA) of the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFP). The ranges of species of _freshwater and migratory fish_ are also illustrated in the “Freshwater Fish of Quebec” poster available here: https://mffp.gouv.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/AF_poissons-eau-douce.pdf. Some ranges have changed slightly since they were included in the poster. __There may be differences between the ranges of the species presented in the files and the current spatial distribution of the species.__ The ranges were produced on a small scale, they provide indicative information on the presence of the species in Quebec. The cards are the property of the MFFP. __Atten:__ The ranges of marine mammals that frequent the coasts of the province of Quebec are not included in this dataset.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

This theme presents observations of invasive exotic species (IEE) transmitted and validated using the Sentinel tool, an IEE detection system. An invasive exotic species is a plant, animal, or microorganism (virus, bacteria, or fungus) that is introduced outside of its natural range. Its establishment or spread can pose a threat to the environment, economy, or society. The species listed are species of fauna and flora of concern (or potentially of concern) for Quebec's biodiversity. They include EEE present in Quebec and EEE not listed in Quebec to watch out for.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**

The Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF) is the biodiversity working group of the Arctic Council. The CAFF Kortasjá represents data from CAFF and from their GeoCatalog (https://geo.abds.is/) More info on their website https://www.caff.is/

Wildlife Habitats (HAFA) contains data for the 11 legal wildlife habitats located on land under the domain of the State and is protected under the Wildlife Habitat Regulations (RHF). There are also HAFAs located on mixed and private lands for information purposes. Since they are essential environments for wildlife, the eleven habitats benefit from legal protection in Quebec. __The conservation of wildlife species and their habitats is beneficial for biodiversity. Each of these species plays an important role in our ecosystems.__ ### #Mise on guard: The digital version of geo-descriptive data describing wildlife habitats is produced from a legal perspective of location, protection and management of habitats. In fact, only the digital version that has been published in the Official Gazette of Quebec is recognized as legal. Last publication of wildlife habitats: November 17, 2022.**This third party metadata element was translated using an automated translation tool (Amazon Translate).**