Principal Investigator:Sonnentag, Oliver Licensed Year(s):2024
2023
20222021201920182018201720162015 Summary:
This licence has been issued for the scientific research application No.5535.
Through this project my research group will address the following objectives: What is the net effect of permafrost thawing induced biophysical and biogeochemical feedbacks to the climate system? How do these two types of feedback differ between the sporadic and discontinuous permafrost zones? Is the reported decrease ...
Principal Investigator:Armstrong, Terry Licensed Year(s):
2014
2013201220112010 Summary:
The objectives are to draw together multiple sources of information so that we may (1) examine change in lake area in this ecoregion, (2) assess amount of meadow habitat lost to rising water levels in core bison range, (3) investigate whether recent changes are part of a longer-term cycle and evaluate the causes of this change, (4) determine a way to document and integrate local and traditional kn...
Principal Investigator:Ashton, Sandra Licensed Year(s):
1995
1994 Summary:
Data collection for food habits analysis will involve collection and analysis of bear scats and will be supplemented by direct observation of bears in the field. Where feeding or other sign (e.g., mark tree, digging, tracks) site investigations will be carried carried out involving recording inventory, cover value and phenology of all potential bear foods present and taking measurements pertinent...
Principal Investigator:Staple, Tamara Licensed Year(s):
1993
Summary:
The research in Nahanni National Park includes the setting up of programs to monitor water depth and vegetational changes along the river. Changes in water depth influence the ability of navigating the river, especially in areas of rapids, and has implications on the level of expertise required by visitors travelling the river. Monitoring vegetation along the river will provide information about...
Principal Investigator:Maffey, Murray Licensed Year(s):
1993
1992 Summary:
This ongoing project has several activities associated with the study of fire ecology in the N.W.T.. The researchers are involved with the collection of data at a prescribed burn site located at Little Rat Lake (Hook Lake) near Ft. Resolution. They are also participating in the fire history study in the Mackenzie Bison Sanctuary. Finally, crew leaders from the Ft. Simpson initial attack teams w...
Principal Investigator:Gill, Don Licensed Year(s):
1979
Summary:
To collect samples of soil and vegetation to assess the ecological importance of the spring flood and downstream importance of hydroelectric developments....