Laidman Caribou Trail
Considering the suffering populations of northern caribou, this trial was completed to see if it’s possible to improve habitat conditions. An area comprised of pine killed by mountain pine beetle was knocked down and burned. Lichen growth and habitat conditions will be closely monitored over time to determine if this is a suitable treatment to improve caribou range.
The burn was delivered in 2004 and the latest round of monitoring was completed in 2013. Results indicated slow vegetative returns (approximately 10% coverage and no lichen establishment).
Reports:
Laidman Lake Prescribed Burn Presentation Sept 24, 2010
Map:
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Laidman Lake Prescribed Burn Site Map
Laidman Caribou Trial
2004 Burn
Application Criteria
SERNbc uses three general criteria to select specific ecosystems for restoration activities, which include:
- Ecosystem vulnerability,
- Functional importance of the ecosystem, and
- Existing management mechanisms and/or programs.
Vulnerable, degraded and damaged ecosystems are a high priority for ER activities if they have high functional importance in terms of providing important ecological services. This functional importance or management priority increases when the ER needs of a subject ecosystem is not being addressed by existing programming.
Potential ER projects must align with SERNbc’s objectives as identified in our strategic plan. All ER projects undertaken by SERNbc need to be supported by data and analysis that describes their current state, desired future condition, management objectives, and treatment rationale.
