PW-009
Image The upper Snake River (left) is often braided and flanked by a fairly narrow band of forest on the toe of mountains. The lower Snake River (right) is carved into a forested plateau with wetlands. A seismic line is also depicted at right. (YG photos) Land Status Non-Settlement Land, TG Yukon Land (R-11FS), NND […]
PW-008
Image Rugged Wernecke Mountains with narrow forested or shrubby valleys are characteristic of the headwaters (top), while flatter foothills and plateau are characteristic of the lower reaches (bottom). (YG photo) Land Status Non-Settlement Land, NND Settlement Land (R-11A, S-101B, S-102B, S-104B, S-105B, S-115B, S-122B, S-124B, S-125B, S-127B, S-133B, S-137B, S-138B, S-140B, S-143B, S-150B, S-152B, S-187B), […]
PW-007
Image LMU 7 is characterized by rolling forested (front left) or recently burned (centre) terrain. A historic winter road (circa 1950s) to Eagle Plains is visible in this photo. (CWS photo) Land Status Non-Settlement Land Objectives Ecological integrity is maintained. Some culturally and ecologically-aware resource exploration and extraction that supports the local economies. All permitted […]
PW-006
Image Gentle mountains separated by often broad valleys characterize LMU 6. (CWS photo) Land Status Non-Settlement Land, NND Settlement Land (S-135B, S-149B) Objectives Wilderness character is maintained. First Nations’ cultural activities are practiced without significant disturbance from other land-use activities. Unfettered movement and habitat use of Porcupine and Hart River caribou herds, Dall’s sheep and […]
PW-004
Image Rugged mountains separated by broad valleys or flatter, rolling terrain with open forests characterize LMU 4. (YG photos) Land Status Non-Settlement Land, TH Settlement Land (S-30B, S-31B) Objectives Wilderness character is maintained. Cultural activities of relevant First Nations are practiced without significant disturbance from other land-use activities. Unfettered movement and habitat use of Porcupine […]
PW-003
Image The rounded Ogilvie Mountains and broad sparsely forested valleys characterize LMU 3. (YG photo) Land Status Non-Settlement Land, VG Settlement Land (S-56A/D, S-44A) Objectives Ecological integrity is maintained. Sustainable economic development that supports the local economies. Land use activity does not significantly impact movement and habitats of caribou. Rationale for Designation Adjacency to the […]
PW-002
Image Gentle mountains interspersed with valleys with open forests characterize LMU 2. (YG photo) Land Status Non-Settlement Land, TH Settlement Land (R-19B; S-33B, S-124B, S-180B, S-181B, S-202B) Objectives Wilderness character is maintained. Community cultural activities practiced without significant disturbance. Unfettered movement and habitat use of Porcupine and Hart River caribou herds, Dall’s sheep and other […]
PW-005
Image Weathering and lack of glaciation have resulted in pillars of rocks called tors. Deep forested valleys are also characteristic of this area. (YG photo) Land Status Non-Settlement Land, TH Settlement Land (R-35B) Objectives Ecological integrity is maintained. Some culturally and ecologically-aware resource exploration and extraction that supports the local economies. All permitted land use […]
PW-001
Image Large flat and shrubby expanses ringed by rounded mountains characterize LMU 1. (YG photo) Land Status Non-Settlement Land, TH Settlement Land (R-40B) Objectives Wilderness character is maintained. Culturally important sites intact. Winter habitat of the Porcupine caribou herd without recent disturbances. Water quality and flow from the Ogilvie headwaters not affected by human activities. […]
Dawson Demo 2
This will hopefully render the hero properly.