Régions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
étiquettes: physical sciences, fossils, mapping, human disturbance, erosion
| chercheur principal: | Gruchy, Charles (1) |
| Nᵒ de permis: | 9075 |
| Organisation: | Canadian Conservation Institute |
| Année(s) de permis: |
1990
1989
1988
1987
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| Délivré: | janv. 01, 1989 |
| Équipe de projet: | Malcom Bilz, Carl Bigras |
Objectif(s): to complete mapping of the stumps and logs of the unmineralized fossil forest at Geodetic Hills, Axel Heiberg Island; to continue studies of the erosion of the site and the impact of humans on the site; to monitor photographically, changes in the grave markers and any visible damage to the Beechey Island, Franklin site
Description du projet: Mr. Gruchy and his research team will continue to map the stumps and logs of the unmineralized fossil forest at Geodetic Hills and will also study the erosion and the impact humans have had on the site. In addition they will take small samples of wood and leaf litter to continue their studies of preservation methods. They will also photograph grave markers at Beechey Island, Franklin site, to monitor changes.
