Evolution of high latitude floras
Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut
Tags: physical sciences, biology, fossils, ancient forests, ancient plants
| Principal Investigator: | Basinger, James F. (11) |
| Licence Number: | 12486 |
| Organization: | University of Saskatchewan |
| Licensed Year(s): |
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1993 |
| Project Team: | E. McIver, T. Sweda, S. Kojima, B. Lepage, M. Kotyk, N. Tremblay, D. Hauser, Y. Nobori, S. Ohta |
Objective(s): To continue to research the fossil plants of the high arctic contained in the 40-70 million-year-old sediments.
Project Description: The researchers will continue to examine the fossil plants that are contained in sediments that are 40-70 million years old. Sites include the northeastern region of Axel Heiberg Island and the Stenkul Fiord region of central Ellesmere Island. A trip to Bathurst Island is scheduled to verify a more recent discovery of fossilized plants. The data collected wil contribute to our knowledge about the lush forests that once covered the polar regions.
