Assessment of Reindeer Range on the Belcher Islands

Régions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

étiquettes: biology, wildlife, habitat, mapping, foraging, reindeer

chercheur principal: Henry, Gregory (5)
Nᵒ de permis: 11169
Organisation: Department of Geography, University of Alberta
Année(s) de permis: 1991 1990
Délivré: janv. 01, 1991
Équipe de projet: J. Nishi; Y. Pinsonneault

Objectif(s): To determine the extent and productivity of summer range for the introduced reindeer, and verify a range map of the islands; to determine the current impact of the reindeer on their forage habitat; to observe feeding behaviours of the reindeer;

Description du projet: In association with the Hunters and Trappers Association in Sanikiluaq, the Researchers will assess the extent and productivity of the range on the Belchers to estimate how many reindeer can be supported before they begin to damage the habitat.