Mapping recreation and conservation values in the Yellowstone to Yukon region

Running from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to the northern Yukon, the Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y) region spans more than 1.3 million square kilometers across five American states, two Canadian provinces, two Canadian territories and the traditional territories of at least 31 Indigenous groups. It encompasses a wide diversity of ecosystems including alpine, forest, parkland, and grassland. Maintaining and improving ecological connectivity throughout the Y2Y region is vital for the wildlife species that live there. The region is also critically important to humans as a source of clean water, as homeplace for farmers, ranchers and communities, and for abundant recreation and tourism opportunities. The purpose of this project is to evaluate where and how different types and intensities of outdoor recreation affect conservation priorities in the Y2Y region, and strengthen the information base for managing access and responsible recreation use.

Faculty Supervisor:

Pamela Wright

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Partner:

Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Northern British Columbia

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