Regions: Kivalliq Region, Nunavut
Tags: physical sciences, biology, vegetation, paleoecology, forest fire, fire ecology, nutrient levels, peat, post-fire ecosystem
Principal Investigator: | Johnson, Edward A. (2) |
Licence Number: | 1990 |
Organization: | |
Licensed Year(s): |
1976
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Issued: | Jan 01, 1976 |
Objective(s): To explore the role of fire in the sub-arctic ecosystem. Starting in 1976 and continuing for two years studies will be related to: 1) a biophysical land classification system, 2) peatland vegetation change, 3) regulation of nutrient losses in the sub-arctic ecosystem, and 4) paleoecology.