##  [Transplanting lichen to grow food for threatened caribou](/portal/boreal-caribou/news/transplanting-lichen-grow-food-threatened-caribou) 

    **Aug 22nd, 2022** 

 Organization

[Tsay Keh Dene Nation](/organization/tsay-keh-dene-nation)

[Chu Cho Environmental](/organization/chu-cho-environmental)

[Government of British Columbia](/organization/government-british-columbia)

 

 

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Researchers are exploring the transplanting of lichen as a potential tool for caribou habitat restoration. Natural disturbance, resource development, and land-use changes have resulted in a reduced availability of this important, yet slow-growing food source for caribou. This project is seeking to shorten the time frame for regeneration – early results show that transplanted lichen is persisting with minimal to no signs of stress.

Full text of this article can be found [here](https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/highlights/transplanting-lichen-to-grow-food-for-threatened-caribou-5598588).

\*This news piece is being shared by the National Boreal Caribou Knowledge Consortium as the subject matter pertains to caribou and may be of interest to our audience.



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