Bear Habitat Use Research Study
Regions: Dehcho Region
Tags: biology, habitat, bears, trophic ecology
| Principal Investigator: | Ashton, Sandra (2) |
| Licence Number: | 12679 |
| Organization: | University of Calgary |
| Licensed Year(s): |
1995
1994
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| Issued: | Jan 01, 1994 |
| Project Team: | W. McCrory, S. Heremo, Wildlife Consultant, Advisor to Sandra |
Objective(s): To determine feeding ecology; to assess potential bear foods (plant phenology); to document habitat utilization by bears; and to determine if high capability bear habitat is available in surrounding areas.
Project Description: The researcher will identify plant types used by the bears and describe the plant phenology (potential bear foods) in the area. These observations will be recorded. A literature review of related research will also be conducted. This research will be done in order to determine bear feeding ecology.
