What is a Framework for Boreal Caribou Range Planning?
The Framework is a guide for developing five regional range plans that will determine how habitat for boreal caribou will be managed across the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Why do we need range planning?
Boreal caribou are in serious decline in many parts of Canada and are a threatened species under federal and territorial species at risk legislation. Population declines across Canada are linked to changes in habitat from industrial activity such as roads, logging and seismic lines as well as wildfire. The NWT population of boreal caribou is currently considered to be stable, but careful management of habitat disturbance through range planning will be important to maintain a healthy and sustainable boreal caribou for the future. Other issues affecting boreal caribou, such as harvest, will be addressed collaboratively through the NWT Boreal Caribou Recovery Strategy.
Please also see the complete report: A Framework for Boreal Caribou Range Planning and the associated Summary Version