| Image explanation | Extensive areas of LMU #7, Johnson Creek, were affected by wildfire during the 2004 fire season. |
| Land Status | Yukon public land and VGFN Settlement land (VG R-07A, S-06A, S-48A, and S-59A/D). |
| Biophysical Setting | |
| Setting | Rolling forested plateau; transition between Eagle Plains and David Lord Range. |
| Ecoregions | Eagle Plains. |
| Bioclimate Zones | Taiga Wooded. |
| Habitat Types | Low–mid elevation coniferous forest, mixed-wood, and shrub; smaller amounts of wetland and riparian. |
| Watersheds | Porcupine River (Johnson, Pine, Nukon, and Burnthill creeks). |
| Ecological Resources | |
| Significant Wildlife and Fish Habitats | |
| Porcupine Caribou | Caribou concentrated use of Sharp Mountain portion of unit in two seasons – rutting and winter. Smaller areas of winter concentrated use occur in the vicinity of Porcupine River and Whitefish Wetlands. |
| Moose | Significant habitats in all seasons. High-quality habitat in Johnson, Pine, Nukon, and Burnthill Creek corridors. |
| Marten | Moderate – high quality winter habitat in mixed-wood river/creek valleys. |
| Sheep | No known sheep populations. |
| Fish | Identified over-wintering habitat in Porcupine River; potential over-wintering habitat in lower Johnson Creek. |
| Other Species | Significant grizzly bear habitat in Porcupine River valley. Significant furbearer habitat, particularly for lynx, within major creek valleys. |
| Wetlands and Lakes | Porcupine River corridor and Johnson, Pine, and Burnthill Creek corridors contain wetlands. |
| Riparian Areas | Porcupine River valley and Johnson, Pine, Nukon, and Burnthill Creek valleys. |
| Major River Corridors | Porcupine River. |
| Heritage, Social and Cultural Resources | |
| VGFN Heritage Routes and Sites | Old Crow to Johnson Creek Village, via White Snow Mountain; Old Crow to Whitestone Village; and Whitestone Village to Johnson Creek Village. |
| Other Heritage and Historic Resources | Significant heritage resource values. No documented archaeological sites. |
| Current Community Use Areas | Multiple current use areas including Sharp Mountain, White Snow Mountain, Burnt Hill, and Johnson Creek. Several winter trails. |
| Economic Development | |
| Transportation and Access | Old Crow winter road runs along Johnson Creek valley. A conceptual access route has also been identified in this unit1. |
| Traditional Economy | Winter subsistence harvesting. |
| Tourism and Recreation | Low interests and activity (outside of Porcupine River corridor and Johnson Creek Village). |
| Oil and Gas Resources | High potential; unit is in the Eagle Plain oil and gas basin. |
| Mineral Resources | Very low – no potential. |
| Aggregate (Gravel) Resources | No identified resources. |
| Special Management Considerations | |
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1 Yukon Government, Department of Energy Mines and Resources. 2003. Conceptual study report to identify potential natural resource infrastructure access corridors Yukon, 2002-2003. Prepared by Access Consulting Group, Whitehorse, YT. March, 2003. 89 pp.