Open AccessThe status of Rangifer tarandus caribou in Yukon, Canada
Author(s) -
Richard S. Farnell,
Rob Florkiewicz,
Gerald W. Kuzyk,
Katherina Egli
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
rangifer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1890-6729
pISSN - 0333-256X
DOI - 10.7557/2.18.5.1550
Subject(s) - woodland caribou , geography , herd , agriculture , woodland , population , ecology , forestry , biology , predation , archaeology , demography , sociology
This paper summarizes the population trends as well as research and management programs for woodland caribou {Rangifer tarandus caribou) in Yukon. Most herds are stable although not all are counted regularly and systematic monitoring of herds remains an essential need. Over the past decade the Southern Lakes, Aishihik, and Finlayson herds have been well studied and provide valuable models for guiding Yukon management programs. Over harvest and the spread of agriculture, forestry and mining are ongoing human activities are of concern to caribou managers