Field Investigation of the "Fossil Forest" on Axel Heiberg Island

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: physical sciences, fossils, archaeology, protected area, national parks

Principal Investigator: MacNeil, Ian (6)
Licence Number: 10184
Organization: Canadian Parks Service, Environment Canada
Licensed Year(s): 1990
Issued: Jan 01, 1990
Project Team: J. Collinson; Two (2) staff

Objective(s): To familiarize staff to the recently discovered "fossil forest"; to conduct an analysis to assess feasibility of incorporating the site into the existing Northern Ellesmere Island National Park Reserve for the purpose of protection and interpretation;

Project Description: The Researcher and his team will join other researchers already at the site to become familiar with the fossil forest site and the surrounding region. No sampling or removal of fossils will be undertaken by this field team.