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Image explanation Extensive areas of high elevation, sparsely vegetated habitats
are present in the Keele Range of LMU #5.
Land Status Yukon public land and two VGFN S-sites (S-17A and S-19A)
Biophysical Setting
Setting Remote, rugged mountainous unit with some of the highest elevations in the region.
Ecoregions North Ogilvie Mountains.
Bioclimate Zones Taiga Wooded, Taiga Shrub, and Alpine.
Habitat Types Extensive areas of high-elevation sparsely vegetated rock, herb, and shrub; lower elevation valleys contain coniferous forest and shrub; some wetland and limited riparian.
Watersheds Porcupine River (Bluefish River) and Yukon River (Salmon Fork River).
Ecological Resources
Significant Wildlife and Fish Habitats
Porcupine Caribou Caribou concentrated use in eastern portion of unit during three seasons – spring migration, fall migration, and winter.
Moose Significant habitats in all seasons. High-quality habitat in Bluefish River, Bluefish Lake, and Salmon Fork River corridors.
Marten Moderate – high quality winter habitat in forested valleys and mountain slopes.
Sheep Sheep population (unconfirmed) near Mount Rover.
Fish Potential over-wintering habitat in middle Bluefish River.
Other Species Significant furbearer habitat in northern portion of unit.
Wetlands and Lakes Bluefish and Salmon Fork river corridors contain wetlands. Bluefish and Useful lakes are present.
Riparian Areas Bluefish and Salmon Fork river valleys.
Major River Corridors None.
Heritage, Social and Cultural Resources
VGFN Heritage Routes and Sites No identified VGFN heritage routes or sites.
Other Heritage and Historic Resources High cultural values at Useful Lake, Bluefish Lake, and Nest Mountain. One documented archaeological site near Bluefish Lake. Potential for caves to be present.
Current Community Use Areas Bluefish and Useful lakes, and several winter trails.
Economic Development
Transportation and Access No existing transportation infrastructure.
Traditional Economy Winter trapping and subsistence harvesting.
Tourism and Recreation Low interests and activity.
Oil and Gas Resources Very low potential.
Mineral Resources High potential.
Aggregate (Gravel) Resources No identified resources; river gravels or crushed rock offer potential sources.
Special Management Considerations
  1. High potential for discovery of heritage resources. Numerous limestone caves present.
  2. Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is adjacent to western border of unit (Yukon–Alaska border).

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