Assessment of Reindeer Range on the Belcher Islands
| Principal Investigator: | Henry, Gregory (5) |
| Licence Number: | 11169 |
| Organization: | Department of Geography, University of Alberta |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1991
1990
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1991 |
| Project Team: | J. Nishi; Y. Pinsonneault |
Objective(s): To determine the extent and productivity of summer range for the introduced reindeer, and verify a range map of the islands; to determine the current impact of the reindeer on their forage habitat; to observe feeding behaviours of the reindeer;
Project Description: In association with the Hunters and Trappers Association in Sanikiluaq, the Researchers will assess the extent and productivity of the range on the Belchers to estimate how many reindeer can be supported before they begin to damage the habitat.
