| Image explanation | Characteristic landscape of LMU #13 as seen from Alto mineral property. Orma Hill airstrip visible in middle view. |
| Land Status | Yukon public land |
| Biophysical Setting | |
| Setting | Mountainous unit west of Ni’iinlii’njik (Fishing Branch) SMA. |
| Ecoregions | North Ogilvie Mountains. |
| Bioclimate Zones | Taiga Wooded, Taiga Shrub and Alpine (minor). |
| Habitat Types | Low to mid-elevation coniferous forest, shrub and herb; high elevation sparsely vegetated, herb, shrub and rock; minor amount wetland and riparian. |
| Watersheds | Yukon River (Drifting Snow Creek, Graying Fork River and other tributaries to Salmon Fork River). |
| Ecological Resources | |
| Significant Wildlife and Fish Habitats | |
| Porcupine Caribou | Caribou general use area during fall migration, winter, and spring migration periods. |
| Moose | Significant seasonal habitats around Drifting Snow, Grayling Fork and other large tributary streams. |
| Marten | Moderate value winter habitats. |
| Sheep | No known sheep populations. |
| Fish | No documented fish over-wintering habitats. |
| Other Species | |
| Wetlands and Lakes | Limited number of wetlands and lakes; one identified wetland occurs in north-central portion of unit. |
| Riparian Areas | Drifting Snow, Grayling Fork, and other tributary streams. |
| Major River Corridors | None. |
| Heritage, Social and Cultural Resources | |
| VGFN Heritage Routes and Sites | No identified heritage routes or sites. |
| Other Heritage and Historic Resources | Few documented archaeological sites, including Poulton Station, potentially one of oldest sites in Yukon. High potential for additional discoveries in limestone caves. |
| Current Community Use Areas | No identified areas. |
| Economic Development | |
| Transportation and Access | No existing transportation infrastructure. Access route to Rusty Springs mineral property utilized historically. |
| Traditional Economy | No identified activities. |
| Tourism and Recreation | Low interests and activity. |
| Oil and Gas Resources | Moderate potential; part of Kandik oil and gas basin. |
| Mineral Resources | Moderate to high potential; this unit contains some of highest relative mineral potential in the region. |
| Aggregate (Gravel) Resources | No identified resources. |
| Special Management Considerations | |
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