Little Bobtail Ecosystem Restoration Plan
The Little Bobtail Wildfire Ecosystem Restoration Project involved a holistic assessment of the Little Bobtail Wildfire to ensure restoration of the wildfire area in a manner that promoted ecosystem function, stability and resiliency. The Little Bobtail Wildfire was a newer wildfire (2015) and involved coordination and collaboration with the Provincial agencies and stakeholders to proactively identify degraded ecosystems attributes and appropriate restoration treatments. The project broadened our view of the values impacted by wildfire and increased the overall portion of the land treated in support of the restoration objectives.
Reports:
Little Bobtail Wildfire Ecosystem Restoration Plan
Maps:
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Little Bobtail Wildfire Ecosystem Restoration Plan Area Map
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.
