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Image explanation Vichi tik Creek, in LMU #10B, near its confluence with the Eagle
River. Non-forested uplands throughout LMU #10 are significant
Porcupine Caribou Herd habitats.
Land Status Yukon public land and VGFN Settlement land (S-08A/D, S-09A/D, S-10A and S-45A).
Biophysical Setting
Setting Unglaciated, sparsely forested mountains and foothills along the Dempster Highway.
Ecoregions British Richardson Mountains and Eagle Plains.
Bioclimate Zones Taiga Wooded, Taiga Shrub and Alpine (LMU #10A).
Habitat Types Low-mid elevation herb, shrub and coniferous forest; high elevation sparsely vegetated, herb, shrub and rock; minor amount wetland and riparian.
Watersheds Porcupine River (Rock River, Vyah Kit and several tributaries to Eagle River).
Ecological Resources
Significant Wildlife and Fish Habitats
Porcupine Caribou One of most significant caribou concentrated use areas in region. Porcupine herd may be present in four seasons, including fall migration, rutting, winter and spring migration.
Moose Overall moderate moose habitat values. Seasonal habitats along rivers, with Eagle and lower Rock River valleys most significant.
Marten Low winter habitat values. Eagle River valley mixed-wood habitats most important.
Sheep No identified sheep populations.
Fish Potential over-wintering habitat in Eagle and lower Rock rivers.
Other Species Significant grizzly Bear habitat.
Wetlands and Lakes Significant wetland habitats in Eagle and lower Rock River rivers, and lower Vyah Kit Creek.
Riparian Areas Eagle and Rock rivers, Vyah Kit and Vichi tik creeks, and other tributaries to Eagle River.
Major River Corridors Eagle River.
Heritage, Social and Cultural Resources
VGFN Heritage Routes and Sites No identified routes or sites.
Other Heritage and Historic Resources Significant archaeological resources present; there are many identified sites with the highest concentrations in Rock River-Whitefox Creek area. Dempster Highway route was traditional Gwich’in travel route.
Current Community Use Areas Dempster Highway is a multi-season use corridor; caribou harvesting most important activity.
Economic Development
Transportation and Access Dempster Highway Corridor.
Traditional Economy Seasonal caribou harvesting.
Tourism and Recreation High values and levels of activity (regionally). Dempster Highway, Arctic Circle and Rock River Campground are most important locations. Scenic viewscapes and wildlife in this unit are considered most important part of the Dempster Highway tourism experience.
Oil and Gas Resources Limited potential.
Mineral Resources Limited potential.
Aggregate (Gravel) Resources Many existing gravel quarries along Dempster Highway.
Special Management Considerations
  1. Maintaining the visual quality of mountain and sub-arctic viewscapes along this segment of Dempster Highway is a management priority.
  2. Potential new all-season access roads into LMU #10B from Dempster Highway corridor require careful assessment and management.
  3. Potential future all-season road or infrastructure access to Eagle Plains should avoid routing through this unit. If required, access points from within LMU #9 are preferred.
  4. Important Porcupine Caribou Herd concentrated use area during fall, winter and spring periods.
  5. Tetlit Gwich’in Secondary Use Area and Na-cho Nyak Dun Traditional Territory (east of Dempster Highway).
  6. Potential Yukon North Slope transportation corridor options from Dempster Highway may require consideration.

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