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Municipality of the District of Chester
There are 6 species at risk including: 2 birds, 1 reptile, 2 mammals, and 1 lichen. 

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 Piping Plover (Charadrius melodius)
Nationally - Endangered
Provincially - Endangered

Roseate Tern (Sterna dougallii)
Nationally - Endangered
Provincially - Endangered
Wood Turtle (Clemmys insculpta)
Nationally - Endangered
Provincially - Vulnerable
Southern Flying Squirrel (Glaucomys volans)
National Status - Special Concern
Provincial Status - not listed
Moose (Mainland Population) (Alces alces americana)
Nationally - not listed
Provincially - Endangered
Boreal Felt Lichen (Erioderma pendiculata)
Nationally - Endangered
Provincially - Endangered
Visit the Species Status Page for an explanation of national & provincial status.

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