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Title:

Impacts of Shrub Expansion and Prescribed Burning on Mbäy (Dall sheep, Ovis dalli dalli)

Agreement Number:

PS-2526-0009

Agreement Value:

$10,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

This project will investigate how shrubification in northern alpine habitats affects Dall sheep habitat use, behavior, and population persistence in Yukon. By combining drone surveys, wildlife cameras, ecological modeling, and Indigenous knowledge, it will quantify shrub expansion, predict future habitat suitability, and assess potential interventions like prescribed burning. This research aims to support evidence-based management strategies that sustain Dall sheep populations, preserve ecosystem function, and uphold the cultural and subsistence values of Indigenous communities.

Organization:

Polar Knowledge Canada

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6S 0M9

Reference Number:

171-2025-2026-Q4-P0044

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Individual or sole proprietorship

Recipient's Legal Name:

Simon Coats (University of British Columbia)

Federal Riding Name:

Vancouver Quadra

Federal Riding Number:

59040

Program:

Grants to Support Research and Activities Relating to The Polar Regions

Program Purpose:

To foster and encourage activities and events that promote greater awareness of, and increase knowledge about, polar regions. Attract, inform and inspire new generations to carry on Canada's increasing activities in polar affairs.