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: | National Parks Systems Branch, Environment Canada |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1990
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| 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.
