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Image explanation Central Whitefish wetlands complex, LMU #8A.
Land Status Yukon public land and VGFN Settlement land (VG R-07A, R-12A, S-11A/D, S-13A/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 General use area during fall rutting and winter seasons.
Moose Significant habitats in all seasons.
Marten High winter habitat values.
Sheep No sheep populations.
Fish Identified and potential over-wintering habitat in Porcupine River, Johnson Creek, and adjacent lakes.
Other Species Significant bear, waterbird, and beaver habitats.
Wetlands and Lakes Most of the unit contains off-channel wetland and lake habitats.
Riparian Areas Unit contains some of the best examples of productive riparian habitats in the region.
Major River Corridors Porcupine River
Heritage, Social and Cultural Resources
VGFN Heritage Routes and Sites Whitestone Village to Johnson Creek Village and Old Crow to Johnson Creek Village via White Snow Mountain. Important traditional use and culturally significant area for both VGFN and Tetlit Gwich’in.
Other Heritage and Historic Resources Documented archaeological sites. Historic fur-trade era Johnson Creek Village.
Current Community Use Areas Porcupine River receives seasonal use (summer and winter).
Economic Development
Transportation and Access Old Crow winter road crosses Porcupine River at Anik Island.
Traditional Economy Multi-season subsistence harvesting and general land use.
Tourism and Recreation Low activity. Porcupine River has high wilderness tourism value and interest. Johnson Creek Village identified as a potential future tourism node.
Oil and Gas Resources High potential; Eagle Plain oil and gas basin.
Mineral Resources Low or no potential.
Aggregate (Gravel) Resources No identified resources; river gravels may provide potential source.
Special Management Considerations
  1. In the IMA, Zone I designation identifies high ecological and cultural values within a sensitive biophysical setting. All-season infrastructure is discouraged.
  2. Johnson Creek Village is an important VGFN cultural and heritage resource.
  3. Existing routing of Old Crow winter road should be maintained.
  4. Regionally significant and rare riparian mixed-wood forests occur in the unit.

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