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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 several 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 periods.
Moose Significant habitats in all seasons with spring/summer period of special importance.
Marten Low – moderate quality winter habitat.
Sheep No sheep populations.
Fish Identified and potential over-wintering habitat in Porcupine and lower Bluefish rivers, David Lord Creek, and many lakes.
Other Species High densities of waterbirds stage on this stretch of the Porcupine River.
Wetlands and Lakes Entire unit is a significant wetland habitat. Central Bluefish wetland complex similar to Old Crow Flats. Cadzow wetlands contain a diversity of wetland types.
Riparian Areas Porcupine and Bluefish rivers and David Lord Creek. Numerous tributaries within wetland complexes.
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 Several documented heritage and archaeological sites.
Current Community Use Areas Entire wetland complex used for subsistence harvesting and travel.
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 – Porcupine River is the most important resource.
Oil and Gas Resources Moderate potential; margin of Old Crow oil and gas basin.
Mineral Resources Moderate – high potential.
Aggregate (Gravel) Resources No identified resources; river gravels 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. Within the IMA, Zone I designation identifies high ecological and cultural values within a sensitive biophysical setting. All-season infrastructure is discouraged.
  2. Maintain opportunities for community use and subsistence harvesting.
  3. VGFN Final Agreement identifies Lower David Lord Creek as a Community Forest Reserve.
  4. Existing routing of Old Crow winter road should be maintained.

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