Wolves as indicators of ecosystem services in Wolf Lake First Nation traditional lands

Understanding the interplay among the diverse values that provide ecological services is an important research undertaking. Objectives of the proposed research are to examine the interaction between landscape-scale wildlife and carbon values and to investigate the use of wolves as foci for ecotourism activities. Internship objectives are: 1) estimation of wolf and prey densities through camera trapping, radio telemetry, and pellet counts, 2) collection of biological materials for genetic analyses, 3) examination of wolf seasonal movements and prey use, and 4) investigation of wolf-related ecotourism opportunities. The research project is of direct value to the Wolf Lake First Nation in that it will provide guidance on landscape management and ecotourism development. The primary long-term objective is to contribute to the diversification of economic development activities that are compatible with the cultural and environmental values and aspirations of the community members

Faculty Supervisor:

Jay Malcolm

Student:

Partner:

Anishnabek Outfitting Inc (Temiscaming, QC);Mahingan Development Corp (Wolf Lake First Nation)

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Retail trade

University:

University of Toronto

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