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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Describing Biological Diversity
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Abstract The concept of biodiversity – the phenotypic and genotypic variation among organisms – is central to conservation biology. There is growing recognition that biodiversity does not exist in...
Caribou Ecology and Recovery Webinar Series - "A Holistic Approach to Restoration in FNFN Territory: By Us, For Us"
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Abstract: Climate change is expected to increasingly impact populations of woodland caribou and much focus has been placed on how a warming climate has facilitated the northward expansion of apparent...
Caribou Ecology and Recovery Webinar Series - "Alberta’s Moose Lake Access Management Plan: Its Potential to Support Indigenous Rights and Caribou Critical Habitat Requirements"
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Abstract: This joint presentation by representatives of Fort McKay First Nation and Alberta Wilderness Association will describe the vision and significance of Alberta’s landmark 2021 Moose Lake...
Caribou Ecology and Recovery Webinar Series - "Disentangling the Influence of Anthropogenic Habitat Alteration from Climate on Expanding White-tailed Deer Populations in Western Canada"
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Abstract: White-tailed deer have become increasingly common within caribou range in northern Alberta, and have been linked with an increase in wolf densities. Previous studies have speculated that...
Caribou Ecology and Recovery Webinar Series - "Let it Grow? Moose Response to Habitat Disturbance in Caribou Ranges"
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Join us to explore the latest research supporting caribou recovery in Canada—from general ecology, to the mechanisms of caribou declines, to potential recovery options. The series begins with a...
Caribou Ecology and Recovery Webinar Series - "Predicting Patterns of Terrestrial Lichen Biomass Recovery Following Boreal Wildfires"
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Abstract: Increased fire activity due to climate change may impact the successional dynamics of boreal forests, with important consequences for caribou habitat. Early successional forests have been...
Caribou Ecology and Recovery Webinar Series - "Science to Inform Policy: Linking Population Dynamics to Habitat for Threatened Species in Canada"
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To learn more about the Caribou Ecology and Recovery Webinar Series please visit the CMU Website. You can find the published manuscript for this presentation here. Abstract: Boreal forests provide...
Caribou Ecology and Recovery Webinar Series - "The National Boreal Caribou Knowledge Consortium – Advancing Conservation Through Collaborative Knowledge Sharing, Generation and Mobilization"
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Abstract: The National Boreal Caribou Knowledge Consortium (NBCKC), which launched in 2018 under Canada’s federal action plan for boreal caribou, is a forum for collaborative knowledge sharing...
Caribou Ecology and Recovery Webinar Series - "Using Forecasting Tools to Inform Recovery Actions for Woodland Caribou: A Comparison of the Tested and the Untested"
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Join us to explore the latest research supporting caribou recovery in Canada—from general ecology, to the mechanisms of caribou declines, to potential recovery options. The series begins with a...
Combining Science and Traditional Ecological Knowledge: Monitoring Populations for Co-Management
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Using a combination of traditional ecological knowledge and science to monitor populations can greatly assist co-management for sustainable customary wildlife harvests by indigenous peoples. Case...
Creative Convergence: Exploring Biocultural Diversity Through Art
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Demonstration of how visual art can be used in combination with scientific and social science methods to examine the biocultural landscape of the Sahtú region of the Northwest Territories, Canada.
Denésoliné (Chipewyan) Knowledge of Barren-Ground Caribou (Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus) Movements
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Semi-directed interviews relating to the traditional knowledge (TK) of barren-ground caribou ( Rangifer tarandus groenlandicus) movements were conducted with elders and hunters from the Denésôliné...
Fecal DNA, Hormones, and Pellet Morphometrics as a Noninvasive Method to Estimate Age Class: An Application to Wild Populations of Central Mountain and Boreal Woodland Caribou (Rangifer tarandus Caribou)
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Study tests a noninvasive method via fecal DNA, hormones, and pellet morphometrics to distinguish calf from adult in Central Mountain and Boreal woodland caribou populations.
Genetic Influences on Male and Female Variance in Reproductive Success and Implications for the Recovery of Severely Endangered Mountain Caribou
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Assessment of three endangered caribou subpopulations using non-invasive genetic sampling to assess demographic population changes.
How Woodland Caribou use Post-fire Landscapes in Northeastern Alberta
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To examine the effects of forest fires on woodland caribou, we collected GPS location data on five caribou ranges in northeastern Alberta.
Interweaving Local, Expert, and Indigenous Knowledge into Quantitative Wildlife Analyses: A Systematic Review
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Inclusion of local, expert, or Indigenous knowledge about wildlife populations and their habitats can inform wildlife research, while also increasing knowledge holder engagement and support for...
Monitoring Barren-Ground Caribou Body Condition with Denésǫłıné Traditional Knowledge
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Information from aboriginal elders and hunters on changes in barren-ground caribou ( Rangifer tarandus) body condition can assist current management systems. Interviews with Denésǫłiné elders and...