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Image explanation Central Whitefish wetlands complex, LMU #8A.
Land Status Yukon public land and VGFN Settlement land (VG R-02A, S-14A/D, and S-20A/D).
Biophysical Setting
Setting Large wetland and riparian complex within rolling Eagle Plains plateau.
Ecoregions Eagle Plains.
Bioclimate Zones Taiga Wooded.
Habitat Types Low-elevation wet herb, shrub, and coniferous forest; variety of wetland types, riparian, and open water.
Watersheds Porcupine River (perched wetlands flow to Porcupine, Eagle, and Bell rivers).
Ecological Resources
Significant Wildlife and Fish Habitats
Porcupine Caribou Caribou concentrated use in two seasons – rutting and winter.
Moose Significant habitats in all seasons.
Marten Moderate quality winter habitat.
Sheep No sheep populations.
Fish Identified over-wintering habitat in Porcupine River; potential over-wintering habitat in Eagle River, Tizya Creek, and Whitefish Lake. Creeks connecting the wetland complex to Porcupine River are significant seasonal migration corridors for freshwater species.
Other Species Significant bear, waterbird, muskrat, and beaver habitats in wetland complex.
Wetlands and Lakes Entire unit contains wetlands and lakes; most significant wetland complex in region outside of Old Crow Flats.
Riparian Areas Entire unit contains riparian habitat.
Major River Corridors Porcupine and Eagle rivers
Heritage, Social and Cultural Resources
VGFN Heritage Routes and Sites Johnson Creek Village to LaChute River, via Whitefish Lake. Important traditional use and culturally significant area for both VGFN and Tetlit Gwich’in First Nation.
Other Heritage and Historic Resources Significant heritage resource values. Documented archaeological and palaeontological sites.
Current Community Use Areas Much of unit receives seasonal harvesting use.
Economic Development
Transportation and Access Old Crow winter road runs adjacent to Porcupine Lakes.
Traditional Economy Multi-season subsistence harvesting and general land use.
Tourism and Recreation Low activity (outside of Porcupine River corridor); Eagle River has high wilderness tourism value and interest.
Oil and Gas Resources High potential; unit is in Eagle Plain oil and gas basin.
Mineral Resources Very low to no potential.
Aggregate (Gravel) Resources No identified resources.
Special Management Considerations
  1. Proposed as Protected Area land use category (implementation details to be determined by the Parties).
  2. Lakes and creeks in unit are considered important to long-term maintenance of regional freshwater fish populations.
  3. Maintain opportunities for community use and subsistence harvesting.
  4. Existing routing of Old Crow winter road should be maintained.

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