The Species Status Advisory Committee (SSAC) was established under the Endangered Species Act, which was passed Dec. 13, 2001.
The SSAC's role is to review and recommend to the Minister of Environment and Conservation designations and re-designations of species based on the best scientific knowledge available, and on traditional and local ecological knowledge about the species.
The SSAC is currently looking for authors to write status reports for the following species:
| Group | Common Name | Latin Name | Report Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vascular plant | Eastern Star Sedge | Carex radiata | Seeking author |
| Vascular plant | Mountain Bladder Fern | Cystopteris montana | Seeking author |
| Lichen | Matchstick Lichen | Pilophorus fibula | Seeking author |
| Lichen | Wrinkled Shield Lichen | Pannaria lurida ssp. russellii | Seeking author |
Each of these contracts may include associated fieldwork/inventories to be completed along with the status report preparation. For further information, please contact the SSAC Secretariat.