Sustainable Alternatives to Industrial Forestry in the Gwich'in Settlement Area

Régions: Inuvialuit Settlement Region

étiquettes: biology, forestry, economic sustainable development, land use, resource management, tree core sampling

chercheur principal: Anderson, David G (8)
Nᵒ de permis: 13128
Organisation: University of Alberta
Année(s) de permis: 2000 1999 1998
Délivré: sept. 08, 2000
Équipe de projet: Jessika Schoplick, Rob Wishart, Ara Murray, Ross Wein

Objectif(s): The Gwich'in Renewable Resource Board (GRRB) is working with the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development (DRWED) and Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC) to develop a forest management plan for the Gwich'in Settlement Area. In order to manag

Description du projet: The Gwich'in Renewable Resource Board (GRRB) is working with the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development (DRWED) and Gwich'in Tribal Council (GTC) to develop a forest management plan for the Gwich'in Settlement Area. In order to manage the forests sustainably, we must have a good understanding of how fast trees grow and how forests regenerate after disturbances (particularly wildfire and timber cutting). The 'Regeneration and Productivity' project will provide basic information about these processes. Research sites will be accessed by road, boat, and helicopter. Small teams will measure and core sample white spruce, black spruce, poplar, and birch trees.