The status of Rangifer tarandus caribou in Yukon, Canada

This paper summarizes the population trends as well as research and management programs for woodland caribou {Rangifer tarandus caribou) in Yukon. Most herds are stable although not all are counted regularly and systematic monitoring of herds remains an essential need. Over the past decade the South...

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Published in:Rangifer
Main Authors: Farnell, R., Florkiewicz, R., Kuzyk, G., Egli, K.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1998
Subjects:
woodland caribou
North America
Yukon
status
population size
Aishihik
Canada
Rangifer
Rangifer tarandus
Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/1550
https://doi.org/10.7557/2.18.5.1550
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Summary:This paper summarizes the population trends as well as research and management programs for woodland caribou {Rangifer tarandus caribou) in Yukon. Most herds are stable although not all are counted regularly and systematic monitoring of herds remains an essential need. Over the past decade the Southern Lakes, Aishihik, and Finlayson herds have been well studied and provide valuable models for guiding Yukon management programs. Over harvest and the spread of agriculture, forestry and mining are ongoing human activities are of concern to caribou managers.

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