Land Restoration
Caribou need secure land, restoration is critical
At the heart of the issue is a landscape that isn’t working for caribou. Landscape disturbance from logging, mining, extraction, and human settlement has caused a decline in the population and altered the habitat to become unsuitable for the Klinse-Za caribou herd.
The West Moberly and Saulteau First Nations secured a landmark conservation agreement where 8,000 km2 will be secured for caribou conservation and restoration.
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Meaningful habitat protection enables long- term restoration
Caribou ultimately need intact habitat that provides refuge from predators. Right now caribou habitat is heavily disturbed and has elevated densities of alternate prey (moose, deer, and elk) which support abundant wolf populations that prey on caribou.
The Caribou Partnership Agreement between Saulteau, West Moberly, BC, and Canada provides extensive protection of caribou habitat that allows us to conduct restoration activities without the threat of them being undone.
Restoring Caribou Habitat: A Path to Recovery
Identify and prioritize ecological barriers
We identify key barriers—like roads and fragmented forests—that disrupt caribou movement and survival. Local communities help restore landscapes to improve the connectivity and stability of ecological sources, supporting healthy caribou habitat.
Land agreements are essential
Strong land agreements accelerate reclamation and prioritize conservation, ensuring quicker starts and lasting impact. Restricting industrial and human activities strengthens ecological restoration and creates habitat for a self-sustaining population of caribou.
Reclaiming disturbed lands for restoration
We accelerate the recovery of disturbed landscapes by deactivating and restoring industrial roads, securing sensitive caribou habitats and reducing predator access, making it harder for wolves and other predators to reach the caribou.
Ongoing measuring and monitoring
We gather and analyze critical data to evaluate and refine our approach to maximize caribou recovery. Our camera monitoring program uses over 230 cameras and provides rich data about human and wildlife use of given locations.
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