A hierarchical classification tool developed by the Quebec Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks in 2024 to document conservation actions. The classification was refined from international standards with numerous partners to provide a more precise and practical tool for monitoring biodiversity initiatives. It is intended for government partners and conservation organizations.
Use Cases
- Structuring biodiversity conservation monitoring based on the hierarchical classification of actions.
- Documenting conservation initiatives based on the standardized categories and descriptions.
- Analyzing conservation efforts based on the refined classification developed with numerous partners.
Strengths
- Classification developed with numerous professionals and technicians in fauna and flora conservation.
- Hierarchical organization from generic labels to precise descriptions.
- Entries may include descriptions, specifications, and examples.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to Quebec.
Provenance
- Source
- Government of Quebec, Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks.
- Collection Method
- Developed and refined from international classifications in a concerted manner with numerous partners.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 15:50:30.453584; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Quebec