Studies on the Arctic Fossil Forests

Regions: Qikiqtaaluk Region, Nunavut

Tags: physical sciences, fossils, ancient forests, paleovegetation

Principal Investigator: Gruchy, C.G. (2)
Licence Number: 7005
Organization: National Museum of Natural Sciences
Licensed Year(s): 1990 1989 1988 1987
Issued: Jan 01, 1987

Objective(s): To determine the nature and extent of several Arctic fossil forests; map stumps and logs. To remove some mummified wood for conservation research at CCI. To search for forest areas. Reconnaissance of other possible fossil forest areas and of reported Mesozoic fish locality.