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Image explanation LMU #2 is a diverse unit. Pictured is the confluence of Bluefish
and Porcupine rivers. Second Mountain, part of the Old Crow
Range, can be seen in the background.
Land Status VGFN Settlement Land (VG R-11A and many S-sites) and Yukon public land.
Biophysical Setting
Setting Diverse unit includes rolling hills, low mountains, and extensive pediments.
Ecoregions Old Crow Basin, Old Crow Flats, Davidson Mountains, and North Ogilvie Mountains.
Bioclimate Zones Taiga Wooded, Taiga Shrub, and Alpine.
Habitat Types Low–mid elevation coniferous forest, shrub and wet herb; high elevation sparsely vegetated, herb, shrub and rock; significant wetland (LMU #2C) and riparian (Porcupine).
Watersheds Porcupine River (Bluefish and Old Crow rivers, and Caribou Bar, David Lord, and Big Joe creeks).
Ecological Resources
Significant Wildlife and Fish Habitats
Porcupine Caribou Caribou concentrated use during fall and spring migration and winter (Lone Mountain) periods.
Moose Significant habitats in all seasons. Porcupine River, upper Johnson Creek, and Driftwood and Bluefish river valleys most important.
Marten Moderate quality winter habitat.
Sheep No known sheep populations.
Fish Identified over-wintering habitat in Porcupine and lower Bluefish rivers; potential over-wintering habitat in upper Bluefish and Driftwood rivers.
Other Species Spring and fall waterbird staging on Porcupine River.
Wetlands and Lakes Significant wetland habitats in lower Bluefish River, and David Lord and upper Johnson creeks.
Riparian Areas Porcupine and Bluefish rivers, David Lord and Johnson creeks.
Major River Corridors Porcupine River.
Heritage, Social and Cultural Resources
VGFN Heritage Routes and Sites Many routes and sites (see Map 2, Appendix 1).
Other Heritage and Historic Resources Many documented heritage and archaeological sites, including Bluefish Caves.
Current Community Use Areas Many areas used for subsistence harvesting and travel. Porcupine River corridor and Lone Mountain of special significance.
Economic Development
Transportation and Access Old Crow winter road.
Traditional Economy All seasons and activities, including forest harvesting. LMU #2 receives the highest level of community use in the North Yukon Planning Region.
Tourism and Recreation High values and interests; low activity levels. Old Crow, Rampart House, and Bluefish Caves most important resources.
Oil and Gas Resources Limited potential; margin of Old Crow oil and gas basin.
Mineral Resources High potential; highest potential around Lone Mountain.
Aggregate (Gravel) Resources No identified resources; river gravels and crushed rock offer potential sources.
Forest Resources Lower David Lord Creek contains large riparian spruce forests, an important fuel-wood and building material resource for Old Crow.
Special Management Considerations
  1. VGFN Final Agreement identifies Lower David Lord Creek as a Community Forest Reserve.
  2. Maintain existing routing of Old Crow winter road.
  3. Maintain opportunities for community use and subsistence harvesting.

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