Data Forms and Coding Instructions

Inventory Dataforms for Mountain Beaver, Bushy-tailed Woodrat & Porcupine

Standards for Components of British Columbia's Biodiversity No. 27 [Forms]

Prepared by Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks Resources Inventory Branch for the Terrestrial Ecosystem Task Force Resources Inventory Committee

October 1998

Version 2.0 Table 1. Types of inventory surveys, the data forms needed, and the level of intensity of the survey. Survey Type Forms Needed *Intensity Physical Sign  Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form  PN  Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form - General  RA (for Mt.  Animal Observation Form- Mountain Beaver, Bushy-tailed Woodrat, & Porcupine Physical Sign Beaver & Porcupine)  Ecosystem Field Form Mark-release /  Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form  AA Recapture  Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form - General  Capture Form - Mountain Beaver & Bushy-tailed Woodrat [For more detailed capture information, please Mt. Beaver & use Animal Handling Form - Capture: Medium to Large Animals (Manual No. 5)] Bushy-tailed Woodrat  Animal Observation Form- Mountain Beaver & Bushy-tailed Woodrat Capture  Ecosystem Field Form Mark-release /  Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form  AA Recapture  Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form - General  Animal Handling Form - Capture: Medium to Large Animals (Manual No. 5) Porcupine  Animal Observation Form - Location by Radio-telemetry (Manual No. 5) Any Survey Type  Wildlife Inventory Survey Collection Label - is used whenever a voucher specimen is collected.

*PN = presence/not detected (possible); RA = relative abundance; AA = absolute abundance

Using RIC Dataforms:  See Table 1 to determine what forms are necessary for the survey type chosen.  Ensure forms are filled out correctly by checking the coding instructions provided with each form (it will also indicate which fields are mandatory and which are optional). Dataforms and codes that are generic to all surveys are found in the Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms] (previously referred to as the Dataform Appendix).  Some forms have more than one part (e.g. A and B). All sections of a form must be filled out. In many cases, forms will be double-sided and both sides will be the same.  Computer Buttons that appear next to groups of fields correlate to the Data Form Hierarchy and are used to assist Digital Data Entry.

DC = Design Component Section DCV = Design Component Visit Section OBS = Observation Section Animal Observation Form - Mountain Beaver, Bushy-tailed Woodrat & Porcupine Physical Sign Page ___/___

Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______

DC Search Unit Label ______Stratum ______BEU ______UTM ____/______/______OR Transect Label ______Stratum ______BEU ______Trans Comment ______Trans: Width ______Lgth ______Bearing ______UTM: Start _____/______/______End _____/______/______

DCV Obs Date ______/____/____ Obs Day Time CC Wind Temp Precip Snow Depth Snow Cover Start End Days since 5 cm Snow ____ Surveyors ______

OBS Obs Spp Activity Des No Sex Vis UTM Ecosystem Voucher Label / Comments # /Sign Zone / East / North Form Type / # M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M-

OBS_MBWP_SIGN_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Mountain Beaver, Bushy-tailed Woodrat, & Porcupine Physical Sign Page ___/___

DC Search Unit / Transect : Label ______Obs Date DCV ______/______/______

OBS Obs Spp Activity Des No Sex Vis UTM Ecosystem Voucher Label / Comments # /Sign Zone / East / North Form Type / # M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M-

OBS_MBWP_SIGN_2.0 Capture Form - Mountain Beaver, & Bushy-tailed Woodrat Capture - Grid / Array Layout Page __ /__ Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______

DC Search Unit Label ______Stratum ______BEU _____ UTM ____/______/______Grid / Array *Record Grid/Array information including all the associated Capture Session information in each section.

DC Grid/Array Stratum Ecosystems Grid /Array UTM Grid Intersta # of Surveyors Label Form Type / # Dim Dist Sta

Grid/Array Comments

Capt Sess Set-up Capt Capt Prebait Bait Comments Label Date Mech / # Mech / #

CAP_MBWP_STAT_2.0 Capture Form - Mountain Beaver, & Bushy-tailed Woodrat Capture - Grid / Array Layout Page __ /__ Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______

DC Search Unit Label ______Stratum ______BEU _____ UTM ____/______/______Grid / Array *Record Grid/Array information including all the associated Capture Session information in each section.

DC Grid/Array Stratum Ecosystems Grid /Array UTM Grid Intersta # of Surveyors Label Form Type / # Dim Dist Sta

Grid/Array Comments

Capt Sess Set-up Capt Capt Prebait Bait Comments Label Date Mech / # Mech / #

CAP_MBWP_STAT_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Mountain Beaver & Bushy-tailed Woodrat Capture

DC CS Grid / Array : Label ______Capt Sess Label ______

DCV Nights Trapped (since last visit) _____ Tot # Spr: (for this visit, listed by Capt Mech): _____/_____; _____/_____; _____/_____ Previous Night: Date ______/____/____ CC ______Wind ______Precip ______Temp ______Obs Date ______/____/____ Obs Day Time CC Wind Precip Temp Start Marking Method ______End Surveyors ______

DCV OBS OBS Capt Sta Capt # Obs Spp Prev Mark / Sex Reprod Age Hlth Weight Diag Feat / Comments Label Mech Spr # Mark ID Cond Class M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M-

[Use the back side of this form if additional lines are needed for observations associated with the grid/array labelled at the top of this form.]

OBS_MBWP_CAPS_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Mountain Beaver & Bushy-tailed Woodrat Capture

DC CS Grid / Array : Label ______Capt Sess Label ______Obs Date ______/____/____

OBS Capt Sta Capt # Obs Spp Prev Mark / Sex Reprod Age Hlth Weight Diag Feat / Comments Label Mech Spr # Mark ID Cond Class M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M- M-

OBS_MBWP_CAPS_2.0 Animal Handling Form - Capture: Medium to Large Animals (Part A) Page ___ /___ Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______

DC Block / Grid / Transect / Other : Label ______Stratum ______Capture [Capture Sta ______] Capt Mech ______Capture UTM ____/______/______BEU ______Capt Sess Label ______Obs Date ______/____/____ Time: Start ______End ______CS DCV Surveyors ______

OBS Spp ______Obs # ______Sex ______Age Class ______Age (Actual / Est) ______Reprod Cond ______Comments ______Young: # ______Age(s) ______

Mark ID Mark Model / Mark Mark ID Serial # Radio Freq Comments Meth Type Location

Morphometric Measurements Body Weight Ear Length Chest Girth Hind Foot Length Total Length Tail Length Shoulder Height Animal Condition Tooth Wear (min, mod, heavy) Vulva Condition (normal, slightly swollen, swollen) Evidence of Nursing (rubbed, lactating, normal) Pelage/Fur Colour ______Pelage/Fur Condition ______Scarring ______Comments

HAN_MAMM_CAPF_2.0-Part A Wildlife Immobilization Data Form -Animals (Part B)

Immobilization & Reversal Information* Drug Vial # Exp Date Conc Vol Time Hit / Miss Range Injection site Method Comments (mg/ml) (ml)

*Include any treatment drugs (antibiotics, anthelmintics, etc.) administered.

Immobilization - Animal Observations** Time Resp Rate Heart Rate Rectal Behaviour/Comments (RRPM) (BPM) Temp

**The time should be noted, and observations made: at capture (if physical capture is used); at injection; when the animal is affected by drug (down); periodically while the animal is down; when treatment or reversal drugs are administered (if used); when the animal recovers (head up, standing up, fully recovered); and time of release.

Biological Samples Collected Tooth Fecal Blood Parasites Other

HAN_MAMM_CAPF_2.0- Part B Animal Observation Form - Location by Radio-telemetry Page ___/___

Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______DC Block / Transect / Other : Label ______Stratum ______

DCV Obs Date ______/____/____ Time: Start ______End ______Surveyors ______Ground / Air ; Remote Y /N # Marked Animals Available (in Study Area) ______; Total Marked Animals ______OBS Obs Spp Grp Grp Vis Sex Age Activ Mark Mark ID / Radio Location UTM BEU Comments # # Tot Class Meth Mark on? Freq Zone / East / North

OBS_RADT_GENL_2.0 Animal Observation Form - Location by Radio-telemetry Page ___/___

Project ______Survey ______Study Area ______DC Block / Transect / Other : Label ______Stratum ______

DCV Obs Date ______/____/____ Time: Start ______End ______Surveyors ______Ground / Air ; Remote Y /N # Marked Animals Available (in Study Area) ______; Total Marked Animals______OBS Obs Spp Grp Grp Vis Sex Age Activ Mark Mark ID / Radio Location UTM BEU Comments # # Tot Class Meth Mark on? Freq Zone / East / North

OBS_RADT_GENL_2.0 Animal Observations Form - Mountain Beaver, Bushy-tailed Woodrat & Porcupine Physical Sign

Coding Instructions for Animal Observation Form - Mountain Beaver, Bushy-tailed Woodrat & Porcupine Physical Sign Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Search Unit Label The label of the search unit (specific portions of the Mandatory Study Area on which search effort was focused based on expected occurrence of the target species). Search units must be labelled so that each search unit is unique within a project. A reused search unit within a project takes the original label given to that search unit, (regardless whether it is used for the same survey or not). Stratum The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the Design Component Design Component is established. stratified. BEU The Broad Ecosystem Unit within which the Design Mandatory Component is located. Codes: refer to “Broad Ecosystem Units of British Columbia” (by Lea et al.) available on the FTP site; ftp://wldux2.env.gov.bc.ca/pub/TEM/beu3app.doc UTM The UTM grid location at the center of the Design Mandatory Component. Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing (NAD83). A map (and/or aerial photograph) delineating the Design Component must accompany this data form. Transect Label The label of the transect within which animal Mandatory observations are made. Transects must be labelled so that each transect is unique within a project. A reused transect within a project takes the original label given to that transect, (regardless whether it is used for the same survey or not). Stratum The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the Design Component Design Component is established. stratified. BEU The Broad Ecosystem Unit within which the Design Mandatory Component is located. Codes: refer to “Broad Ecosystem Units of British Columbia” (by Lea et al.) available on the FTP site; ftp://wldux2.env.gov.bc.ca/pub/TEM/beu3app.doc Trans Comment A description of the area in which the transect occurs Mandatory (freeform text). e.g. road; railroad; seismic line. Trans Width [m] The fixed-width of the transect being sampled (m). Mandatory for RA Trans Lgth [km] The distance from the start to the end point of the Mandatory transect (km).

OBS_MBWP_SIGN_2.0 1 Animal Observations Form - Mountain Beaver, Bushy-tailed Woodrat & Porcupine Physical Sign

Field Name Description Requirement Trans Bearing The orientation of the transect (degrees, values 0 to Mandatory if 360). transect is a straight line. Transect UTM: The start/end location of the transect using UTM grid Mandatory Start/End location. Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing (NAD83). A map (and/or aerial photograph) showing the transects delineated must accompany this data form. Obs Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g. 1995/04/17. Time Start/End The time at which surveying the specified Design Mandatory Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour clock. CC The extent of cloud cover at the start and end of the Mandatory survey. Codes: 1 = clear; 2 = scattered clouds (<50%); 3 = scattered clouds (>50%); 4 = unbroken clouds. Wind The strength of wind at the start of the survey using Mandatory the Beaufort Scale. Codes: 0 = calm (< 2 km/h); 1 = light air (2-5 km/h); 2 = light breeze, leaves rustle (6- 12 km/h); 3 = gentle breeze, leaves and twigs constantly move 13- 19 km/h); 4 = moderate breeze, small branches move, dust rises (20-29 km/h); 5 = fresh breeze, small trees sway (30-39 km/h); 6 = strong breeze, large branches moving, wind whistling (40-50 km/h). Precip The type of precipitation at the start and end of the Mandatory survey. Codes: N = None; F = Fog; M = Misty drizzle; D = Drizzle; LR = Light Rain; HR = Hard Rain; S = Snow. Temp The temperature at the start and end of the survey Mandatory (degrees Celsius). Snow Cover The percentage of ground covered by snow. Mandatory Codes: 1 = 0%; 2 = 1-5%; 3 = 6-25%; 4 = 26-50%; 5 = 51-75%; 6 = 76-100%. Snow Depth The depth of the snow. Codes: 1 = 0 cm; 2 = 1-5 cm; Mandatory 3 = 6-25 cm; 4 = 26-50 cm; 5 = 51-75 cm; 6 = 76-100 cm; 7 = 101-150 cm; 8 = >150 cm. Days Since 5 cm The length of time between the census period and the Mandatory Snow last snowfall that was significant enough to obscure old tracks. Codes: 1 = <1/2 day; 2 = <3 days; 3 = <14 days; 4 = >14 days; 5 = information of no value. Surveyors The names of the people conducting the survey during Mandatory the specified Design Component Visit. The full name is not required, but initials should be provided to identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form. Obs # Observations must be numbered so that each is unique Mandatory within a search unit / transect. For each new search unit / transect, start at 1 and continue numbering observations sequentially. Spp The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of Mandatory

OBS_MBWP_SIGN_2.0 2 Animal Observations Form - Mountain Beaver, Bushy-tailed Woodrat & Porcupine Physical Sign

Field Name Description Requirement the observed animal (the first letter has already been filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2, Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the animal in the field, record the best taxonomic description possible. Activity / Sign The activity of the animal when it was first detected or Mandatory the sign of activity. Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Des The descriptor that best describes the activity/sign of Mandatory: RA/AA activity of the animal observed. Codes: refer to Optional: PN Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. No The number of sign elements. Mandatory if sign observed. Sex The sex of the animal. Codes: M = Male; F = Female; Mandatory UC = Unclassified. Vis Indicate if the animal was sighted or if its presence Mandatory was confirmed by sign alone. Codes: Y = Yes (animal was sighted); N = No (animal was not sighted). Detection UTM The UTM grid location of the detected animal. Record Mandatory: RA/AA UTM as zone, easting, and northing (NAD83). A map Optional: PN (and/or aerial photograph) must accompany this data form that shows the location of the detected animal(s). Ecosystem Field The type of habitat form used to record environmental Mandatory Form; Type / # attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form; OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form. Voucher Label A unique label (within a project) assigned to a Mandatory if voucher specimen. This label should be meaningful collection made. with respect to the Design Component in which it was found. e.g. a mouse found on grid A, station A, with an observation # could be recorded as A/A/#. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional observation (freeform text).

OBS_MBWP_SIGN_2.0 3 Capture Form - Mountain Beaver & Bushy-tailed Woodrat

Coding Instructions for the Capture Form - Mountain Beaver & Bushy-tailed Woodrat Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Search Unit Label The label of the search unit (specific portions of the Mandatory Study Area on which search effort was focused based on expected occurrence of the target species). Search units must be labelled so that each search unit is unique within a project. A reused search unit within a project takes the original label given to that search unit, (regardless whether it is used for the same survey or not). Stratum The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the Design Component Design Component is established. stratified. BEU The Broad Ecosystem Unit within which the Design Mandatory Component is located. Codes: refer to “Broad Ecosystem Units of British Columbia” (by Lea et al.) available on the FTP site; ftp://wldux2.env.gov.bc.ca/pub/TEM/beu3app.doc UTM The UTM grid location at the center of the Design Mandatory Component. Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing (NAD83). A map (and/or aerial photograph) delineating the Design Component must accompany this data form. Grid / Array Indicate what type of Design Component (grid/array) Mandatory was used by marking the appropriate box. Grid / Array Label The label of the grid / array within which animal Mandatory observations are made. Grids / arrays must be labeled so that each grid / array is unique within a project. A reused grid / array within a project takes the original label assigned to that grid / array, (regardless whether it is used for the same survey or not). Stratum The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the Design Component Design Component is established. stratified. Ecosystem Form The type of habitat form used to record environmental Mandatory Type / # attributes at that location. Codes: GIF = Ground Inspection Form; EFF = Ecosystem Field Form; OTHER = list it. Also record the pre-printed form number from the associated Ecosystem Field Form, or the plot # from the Ground Inspection Form.

CAP_MBWP_STAT_2.0 4 Capture Form - Mountain Beaver & Bushy-tailed Woodrat

Field Name Description Requirement Grid / Array UTM The UTM grid location of the Grid at its NW corner Mandatory or of the array at its center. Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing (NAD83). A map (and/or aerial photograph) delineating the Design Component must accompany this data form. Grid Dim [m x m] The dimensions (X by Y) of the grid/array used in the Mandatory or Array Dim survey (m x m). Interstation Dist [m] The standard distance between stations (m). Note: Mandatory record the distance between stations in both the X and Y dimensions when grids are used. # of Sta The number of stations located within the specified Mandatory grid. Surveyors The names of the people conducting the survey during Mandatory the specified Design Component Visit. The full name is not required, but initials should be provided to identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form. Grid/Array A description of the area in which the grid/array Optional Comment occurs e.g. near road, or more detail about how the capture stations are set-up within the grid/array (freeform text). Capt Sess Label The label of the Capture Session. This label must Mandatory correspond to one of the previously assigned Capture Session labels entered on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form. Set-up Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory Capture or Detection Mechanisms were set-up in the field. e.g. 1995/04/17. Capt Mech / # The type(s) of mechanism(s) used to try to capture the Mandatory target taxa. Record the type(s) of capture mechanism(s) and the number of each type that is set- up along the Transect, within the Grid/Array, or at a particular Capture Station. Capture Mechanism Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Prebait The type of prebait used (freeform text). e.g. jam, Mandatory peanuts etc. If prebait was not used record N/A. Bait The type of bait used (freeform text). If bait was not Mandatory used record N/A. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional Capture Session (freeform text).

CAP_MBWP_STAT_2.0 5 Animal Observation Form - Mountain Beaver & Bushy-tailed Woodrat Capture

Coding Instructions for the Animal Observation Form - Mountain Beaver & Bushy-tailed Woodrat Capture Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Grid / Array Label Indicate what type of Design Component (grid/array) Mandatory was used by marking the appropriate box. Record the label of the grid/array within which animal observations are made. Grids/Arrays must be labelled so that each is unique within a project. A reused grid/array within a project takes the original label assigned to it, (regardless whether it is used for the same survey or not). Capt Sess Label The label of the Capture Session. This label must Mandatory correspond to one of the previously assigned Capture Session labels entered on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form. Nights Trapped Record the number of nights that trapping took place Mandatory or detection techniques were used since the last visit. This field will be later used to calculate effort. Tot # Spr For the current visit, record the total number of Mandatory Capture Mechanisms (traps) or Detection Mechanisms of a particular type that are found to be set off (sprung/inoperable) without catching an animal. e.g. CL/4; CB/1. This field will be later used to calculate effort. Previous Night Record the previous day's date (YYYY/MM/DD) and Optional the weather conditions of that night. See appropriate fields below for instructions. Obs Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g. 1995/04/17. Time Start/End The time at which surveying the specified Design Mandatory Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour clock. CC The extent of cloud cover at the start and end of the Mandatory survey. Codes: 1 = clear; 2 = scattered clouds (<50%); 3 = scattered clouds (>50%); 4 = unbroken clouds.

OBS_MBWP_STAT_2.0 6 Animal Observation Form - Mountain Beaver & Bushy-tailed Woodrat Capture

Field Name Description Requirement Wind The strength of wind at the start and end of the survey Mandatory using the Beaufort Scale. Codes: 0 = calm (< 2 km/h); 1 = light air (2-5 km/h); 2 = light breeze, leaves rustle (6-12 km/h); 3 = gentle breeze, leaves and twigs constantly move 13-19 km/h); 4 = moderate breeze, small branches move, dust rises (20-29 km/h); 5 = fresh breeze, small trees sway (30-39 km/h); 6 = strong breeze, large branches moving, wind whistling (40-50 km/h). Precip The type of precipitation at the start and end of the Mandatory survey. Codes: N = None; F = Fog; M = Misty drizzle; D = Drizzle; LR = Light Rain; HR = Hard Rain; S = Snow. Temp The temperature at the start and end of the survey Mandatory (degrees Celsius). Marking Method Indicate the method used to mark the animals. Codes: Mandatory refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Surveyors The names of the people conducting the survey during Mandatory the specified Design Component Visit. The full name is not required, but initials should be provided to identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form. Capt Sta Label The label assigned by the surveyor(s) to identify a Used for field particular Capture Station within a survey. Capture reference only. Stations must be labelled uniquely within a project. Note: more than one Capture Mechanism (trap) may be used per Capture Station, especially in high strata. Capt Mech The mechanism or technique used to capture a Mandatory specific animal at a particular Capture Station. Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. # Spr The number of Capture Mechanisms (traps) or Mandatory if a Detection Mechanisms of a particular type that were Capture/Detection set off (sprung/inoperable) without catching an Mechanism was animal. This field will be later used to calculate effort. inoperable (sprung). Obs # Observations must be numbered so that each is unique Mandatory within a grid/array. For each new grid/array, start at 1 and continue numbering observations sequentially. Spp The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of Mandatory the observed animal (the first letter has already been filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2, Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the animal in the field, record the best taxonomic description possible. Prev Mark / Mark Indicate if the animal has been previously marked (i.e. Mandatory if ID tagged/collared). Codes: Y = Yes; N = No. Record the marking used. identification mark of the animal that has been captured. e.g. colour of left/right ear tags, collar number, etc. Note: Mark ID must be recorded every time the animal is caught, including the initial capture. Sex The sex of the animal. Codes: M = Male; F = Female; Mandatory

OBS_MBWP_STAT_2.0 7 Animal Observation Form - Mountain Beaver & Bushy-tailed Woodrat Capture

Field Name Description Requirement UC = Unclassified. Reprod Cond The reproductive condition of the animal, where one Optional of the pre-defined conditions is available. Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Age Class The age class of the animal. Codes: J = Juvenile; A = Mandatory Adult; UC = Unclassified. Hlth Indicate the state of the captured animal at the time Mandatory the Capture Mechanism is checked. Codes: A = Alive, (no comment on animal's condition); W = alive, appears Well; P = alive, but appears to be in Poor condition; D = Dead. Weight [g] The weight of the captured animal (g). Take this Mandatory: RA/AA measurement in the manner prescribed in the associated species manual. If this measurement can not be collected for some reason (i.e. animal escaped), provide an explanation in the “Comment” field. Diag Feat Morphometric or descriptive information of a Mandatory only if captured animal which is diagnostic for determining needed to determine its taxa (freeform text). taxa. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional observation (freeform text).

OBS_MBWP_STAT_2.0 8 Animal Handling Form - Capture: Medium to Large Animals

Coding Instructions for Animal Handling Form - Capture: Medium to Large Animals Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Part A Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Block / Grid / The label of the Block/Grid/Transect or other Design Mandatory Transect / Other Component within which animal observations are Label made. Indicate what type of Design Component was used by marking the appropriate box. Stratum The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the Design Component Design Component is established. stratified. Capt Sta Label The label assigned by the surveyor(s) to identify a Mandatory if particular Capture Station within a survey. Capture Capture Stations Stations must be labelled uniquely within a project. used. Note: more than one Capture Mechanism (trap) may be used per Capture Station, especially in high strata. Capt Mech The mechanism or technique used to capture a Mandatory specific animal at a particular Capture Station. Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Capture UTM The UTM grid location of the Capture location. Mandatory Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph) showing the Capture location must accompany this data form. BEU The Broad Ecosystem Unit within which the animal Mandatory observations are being made. Codes: refer to “Broad Ecosystem Units of British Columbia” (by Lea et al.) available on the FTP site; ftp://wldux2.env.gov.bc.ca/pub/TEM/beu3app.doc Capt Sess Label The label of the Capture Session. This label must Mandatory correspond to one of the previously assigned Capture Session labels entered on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form. Obs Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g. 1995/04/17. Time Start/End The time at which surveying the specified Design Mandatory Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour clock. Surveyors The names of the people conducting the survey during Mandatory the specified Design Component Visit. The full name is not required, but initials should be provided to identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form.

HAN_MAMM_CAPF_2.0 9 Animal Handling Form - Capture: Medium to Large Animals

Field Name Description Requirement Spp The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of Mandatory the observed animal (the first letter has already been filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2, Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the animal in the field, record the best taxonomic description possible. Obs # Observations must be numbered so that each is unique Mandatory within a station. For each new station, start at 1 and continue numbering observations sequentially. Note: observations may include information about a Capture Mechanism (trap) or a captured animal. Sex The sex of the animal. Codes: M = Male; F = Female; Mandatory UC = Unclassified. Age Class The age class of the animal. Codes: J = Juvenile; A = Mandatory Adult; UC = Unclassified. Age (Actual/Est) Record the age of the captured animal (years). Optional Indicate whether this represents actual years or an estimation of the animal's age by circling one. Reprod Cond The reproductive condition of the animal, where one Optional of the pre-defined conditions is available. Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional animal (freeform text). Young: # The number of young the captured animal has. Mandatory Young: Age(s) Record the age of the captured animal's young (years). Mandatory Indicate whether this represents actual years or an estimation of the animal's age by circling one. Marking Method Indicate the method used to mark the animals. Codes: Mandatory refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Model / Type The model/type of the instrument/method used to Optional mark the animal (freeform text). Mark Location The location of the mark on the animal (freeform Mandatory text). Mark ID The mark ID of an animal that has been captured. e.g. Mandatory colour of left/right ear tags, collar number, etc. Note: Mark ID must be recorded every time the animal is caught, including the initial capture. Serial # The serial number found on the device used to mark Mandatory if serial the animal. e.g. on the back of a collar or ear tag. numbers used. Radio Freq [Hz] The frequency of the radio transmitter attached to the Mandatory if radio- animal (Hz). telemetry used. Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional marked animal (freeform text). Weight [g] The weight of the captured animal (g). Take this Mandatory measurement in the manner prescribed in the associated species manual. If this measurement can not be collected for some reason (i.e. animal escaped), provide an explanation in the “Comment” field. Chest Girth [cm] The distance around the chest (cm). Note: this Mandatory measurement is taken behind the shoulders. Total Length [cm] The distance from the tip of the nose to the tip of the Mandatory

Field Name Description Requirement tail vertebrae along the contour of the body (cm). Tail Length [cm] The distance from the base of the first caudal Mandatory vertebrae to the tip of the last tail vertebrae, exclusive of the hairs (cm). Shoulder Height The distance from the top of the shoulder above the Mandatory [cm] shoulder blade to the bottom of the front foot (cm). Ear Length [cm] The distance from the base of the notch of the lower Mandatory part of the ear to the uppermost margin of the ear (cm). Hind Foot Length The distance from the back of the hind foot pad (from Mandatory [cm] the end of the heel bone, calcaneum) to the tip of the toes, taken where the length is greatest (cm). Tooth Wear The condition of the teeth of the captured animal Optional (freeform text). Vulva Condition The condition of the vulva of the captured animal Optional (freeform text). Evidence of Record if there is any evidence that the captured Optional Nursing animal is nursing (freeform text). Pelage/Fur Colour Record the colour of the pelage of the captured animal Optional (freeform text). Pelage/Fur The condition of the pelage of the captured animal Optional Condition (freeform text). Scarring Record if the captured animal has scarring on it Optional (freeform text). Comments Additional information on the animal's condition, or Mandatory any injuries it may have. Also indicate the animal's condition at the time of release (freeform text). Drug The name of the drug administered to the animal Mandatory if a drug Part B being captured (for immobilization/ reversal was administered. purposes). Vial # The number on the vial containing the drug that was Mandatory if a drug administered to the animal being captured (for was administered. immobilization/ reversal purposes). Exp Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory if a drug vial of immobilization / reversal drug expire. e.g. was administered. 1995/04/17. Conc [mg/ml]) The concentration of the drug that was administered to Mandatory if a drug the animal being captured (for immobilization/ was administered. reversal purposes), (mg/ml). Vol [ml] The volume of the drug that was administered to the Mandatory if a drug animal being captured (for immobilization/reversal was administered. purposes), (ml). Time The time at which the drug that was administered to Mandatory if a drug the animal being captured (for immobilization/ was administered. reversal purposes). Use the 24 hour clock. Hit/Miss When a drug is administered by darting the animal, Mandatory if a drug indicate whether it hit or missed the animal being was administered. captured by marking the appropriate box.

Field Name Description Requirement Range [m] The distance from which the immobilization drug was Mandatory if a drug shot (m). was administered by using darts. Injection site The location on the animal where the drug was Mandatory if a drug administered. was administered. Method The method used to administer the drug to the animal Mandatory if a drug being captured (for immobilization/ reversal was administered. purposes). Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional drug or animal being captured during immobilization / reversal purposes (freeform text). Time The time at which the observation monitoring the Mandatory animal's behaviour (after being immobilized) was made. Use the 24 hour clock. Resp Rate (RRPM) The captured animal's respiratory rate at the time of Mandatory observation (breathes per minute). Heart Rate (BPM) The captured animal's heart rate at the time of Mandatory observation (heart beats per minute). Rectal Temp The captured animal's rectal temperature at the time of Mandatory observation (degrees Celsius). Behaviour / Notes on the captured animal's behaviour and any Optional Comments other additional information that may be relevant to the animal (freeform text). Biological Samples For each biological sample taken, mark the Mandatory Collected appropriate box. Include a voucher label and comments on the line beside the box (freeform text).

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Coding Instructions for Animal Observation Form - Location by Radio-telemetry Field Name Description Requirement Project (Name) The name of the project as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Project Description Form (freeform text). Survey (Name) The name of the survey as it has been specified on the Mandatory Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Study Area (Name) The name of the Study Area as it has been specified Mandatory on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description Form (freeform text). Block/Transect/ The label of the Block/Transect or other Design Mandatory Other Component within which animal observations are made. Indicate what type of Design Component was used by marking the appropriate box. Stratum The name of the stratum (from the list on the Wildlife Mandatory if Inventory Survey Description Form) in which the Design Component Design Component is established. stratified. Obs Date The year/month/day (YYYY/MM/DD) on which the Mandatory data on the form were gathered in the field. e.g. 1995/04/17. Time Start/End The time at which surveying the specified Design Mandatory Component commences and finishes. Use the 24 hour clock. Surveyors The names of the people conducting the survey during Mandatory the specified Design Component Visit. The full name is not required, but initials should be provided to identify the person as one of the surveyors listed on the Wildlife Inventory Survey Description form. Ground / Air Indicate which method of transport was used to Mandatory conduct the survey by marking the appropriate box. Remote Indicate whether the radio-telemetry receiver was Mandatory used remotely (by marking the appropriate box). Codes Y = Yes; N = No. # Marked Animals Record the number of marked animals available for Mandatory if Available (in Study resight/location in the Study Area during that visit. required for Area) analysis. Total Marked Record the total number of animals that have been Mandatory if Animals marked in the Study Area. required for analysis. Obs # Observations must be numbered so that each is unique Mandatory within a Block/Transect/Other Design Component (or Study Area) listed above. For each new Design Component, start at 1 and continue numbering observations sequentially. Spp The 5-letter code that uniquely identifies the taxa of Mandatory the observed animal (the first letter has already been filled in). Species codes: see manual No. 2, Vertebrates of BC. If it is not possible to identify the animal in the field, record the best taxonomic description possible.

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Field Name Description Requirement Grp # Groups together individuals (thus observations) that Mandatory when were found at the same location. Groups must be individuals are numbered so that they are unique within the Design found together. Component (or Study Area if transects not used). Grp Tot The total number of animals (in a herd) observed Mandatory during an observation. Vis Indicate if the animal was sighted or if its location was Mandatory found by tracking alone. Codes: Y = Yes (animal was sighted); N = No (animal was not sighted). Sex The sex of the animal. Codes: M = Male; F = Female; Mandatory UC = Unclassified. Age Class The age class of the animal. Codes: J = Juvenile; A = Mandatory Adult; UC = Unclassified. Activity The activity of the animal when it was first detected. Mandatory: RA/AA Codes: refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 Optional: PN [Forms]. Marking Method Indicate the method used to mark the animals. Codes: Mandatory refer to Species Inventory Fundamentals No. 1 [Forms]. Mark ID / Mark on? The mark ID of an animal that has been captured. e.g. Mandatory colour of left/right ear tags, collar number, etc. Also record whether the mark found is still on the animal. Codes: Y = Yes; N = No. Radio Freq [Hz] The frequency of the radio transmitter attached to the Mandatory if radio- animal (Hz). telemetry used. Location UTM The UTM grid location of the relocated animal. Mandatory Record UTM as zone, easting, and northing. A map (and/or aerial photograph) must accompany this data form that shows the location of the detected animal(s). BEU The Broad Ecosystem Unit within which the animal Mandatory observations are being made. Codes: refer to “Broad Ecosystem Units of British Columbia” (by Lea et al.) available on the FTP site; ftp://wldux2.env.gov.bc.ca/pub/TEM/beu3app.doc Comments Additional information that may be relevant to the Optional observation (freeform text).

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