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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.
  • Community cultural activities practiced without significant disturbance.
Rationale for Designation
  • Culturally important travel route with historic and prehistoric settlements.
  • TH consider this area important for long-term sustenance.
  • Includes the headwaters of the Ogilvie watershed, and is considered important for water quality.
  • Extensive concentrated and general use areas for the Porcupine herd.
  • Includes a portion of the Blackstone Uplands, which were considered a candidate for protection by the Peel River Watershed Advisory Committee.
  • Generally low non-renewable resource development potential, because of lower mineral and oil and gas potentials, and distance from an existing road.
Biophysical Setting
Setting Extensive tundra-like plains with mountains rising to the west and significant riparian zones.
Ecoregions North Ogilvie Mountains
Bioclimate Zones Taiga Wooded, Taiga Shrub and Alpine
Ecological Resources
Significant Wildlife and Fish Habitats
Caribou High and moderate value winter habitat of the Porcupine herd on flat plains. Extensive concentrated and general use areas for the Porcupine herd.
Moose Narrow bands of high habitat suitability along smaller tributaries and broad swathes of high habitat suitability and use along Ogilvie headwaters; generally low late winter habitat suitability elsewhere.
Marten Variable winter habitat quality.
Sheep Some sheep habitat only near Mt Klotz.
Fish Fish likely present in rivers and lower gradient streams; winter overflow and surface groundwater indicate good overwintering potential.
Grizzly Bear Mostly moderate habitat suitability in low to mid elevation; high grizzly bear habitat suitability – riparian areas are key in the mountains.
Peregrine Falcon Potential foraging habitat along the upper Ogilvie River.
Birds (General) High value waterbird habitat in riparian areas; low to moderate breeding bird species richness; moderate number species of conservation concern.
Vegetation High endemism/rarity. Alpine plants, low-mid elevation dry herb/shrub/coniferous forests, riparian communities.
Wetlands, Lakes and Riparian Areas Few small wetlands with scattered small wetlands/oxbows and lakes along the upper Ogilvie corridor.
Permafrost Extensive high water content permafrost expected for flatter pediments/plateaus.
Special Features Several mineral licks; possible wildlife passes.
Heritage, Social and Cultural Resources
Heritage Resources Cabins (TH). Culturally important places for TGFN, TH, VGFN. N-S TH travel route.
Palaeontological Resources The Bouvette Formation, Road River Group: Ogilvie Formation and Michelle Formation sedimentary rocks in this area have high potential to yield further discoveries.
Economic Development
Transportation and Access Some old unclassified trails (many are seismic lines); a conceptual access route has been identified in this unit connecting to Miner River and Fifteenmile River; a few airstrips of unknown status.
Traditional Economy TH traditional harvesting and wildlife areas.
Recreation and Tourism High value hiking in headwaters of Ogilvie River, but poor access.
Forestry Little potential for forestry.
Big Game Outfitters and Trapping Blackstone Outfitting Ltd. and Reynolds Outfitting Ltd; some high value hunting.
Oil and Gas Resources Part of Kandik basin is within this unit. This basin has low development potential.
Mineral Resources No quartz claims; generally low mineral potential.
Special Management Considerations
None

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