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Beaver dams are blocking fish movements throughout the NNDTT.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Furbearers
Habitat
Trapping
  
Concerns about the effects of previous mining operations as well as current activities and development on water quality.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Habitat
  
Concerns over changes in duck populations in the Mayo area, and concerns about contaminants in ducks.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Waterfowl
  
Concerns over what impact the increasing number of bears will have on moose and carbiou.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Bears
Caribou
Moose
  
5
Development of wilderness tourism and facilities associated with outfitting may also have an impact on wildlife habitats.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Habitat
Recreation
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Increased traffic and off-road access in NND traditional territory leads to increased hunting pressure and disturbance to wildlife.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Habitat
Hunting Practices
  
Local residents are concerned about the status, health, harvest and level of knowledge about the caribou herds within the NNDTT.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Caribou
Harvest Monitoring
  
Low calf survival in the Ethel Lake caribou herd.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Caribou
  
New plants are making their way north and can displace native species.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Habitat
  
10
New wildlife viewing sites attract new people to the area and may increase pressure on hunting and other traditional activities.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Non-consumptive use
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People are concerned about meat wastage from both outfitters and local residents.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Moose
  
People are concerned about the declining numbers of the Porcupine caribou herd and the potential for accidental harvest of Hart River animals.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Caribou
Harvest
Hunting Practices
  
People are concerned about the potential for over-harvesting the easily accessible Clear Creek caribou herd.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Caribou
Harvest
  
Residents are concerned about the impacts of overfishing and climate change in the lakes throughout the NNDTT.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Fish
Moose
  
15
Some community members are concerned about the amount of moose that are taken by outfitters.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Harvest
Moose
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Some participants expressed concern that the laws that govern wildlife and habitat are based on exploitation and not on respect and stewardship of the land.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Community Education
Habitat
  
The number and range of the Mayo-Elsa herd is unknown and there are concerns that these animals are being hunted.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Caribou
  
The plan participants will undertake two reviews of the 2008-2013 plan.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Plan Review
  
There are many concerns relating to habitat changes in all parts of the traditional territory.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Habitat
  
20
There is a local concern about unplanned agricultural developments and the need for land use planning that includes an assessment of all the values of the area.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Habitat
Protection
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There is a need for more information on populations and habitats of sheep in the NNDTT, including more knowledge about the potential impacts from climate change on their habitat.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Sheep
  
There is a need is a need for traditional knowledge for many of the planning issues mentioned in this plan.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013  
There is a need to continue monitoring of many species throughout the NNDTT to monitor ecosystem health and changes associated with climate change.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Habitat
  
There is a need to keep close track of moose populations to make sure they stay healthy.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Harvest Monitoring
Moose
Public Participation
  
25
There is a strong concern about high harvest pressure and the potential for overharvesting moose in the Mayo area.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Harvest - Cow Moose
Moose
 ^ Top
There is no data on the size or health of the Bonnet Plume caribou herd ranges in remote areas of the Wernecke Mountains.On-goingNNDFWP 2008-2013Caribou
  
A legal description of the HPAs has yet to be completed.On-goingDEBIHPAProtection
  
A licenced hunting season for bull moose could continue in the HPAs, provided that the moose population remains healthy. A voluntary closure of cow and calf hunting by FNNND people is considered necessary.On-goingDEBIHPAHarvest
Harvest - Cow Moose
  
Additional road and trail development and ease of access are important issues, raising concerns about the impact on wildlife and habitat.On-goingDEBIHPAAccess
  
30
Agriculture developments will result in the clearing of large areas of forest which has the potential to negatively impact moose calving in the HPAs.On-goingDEBIHPAAgriculture & Grazing
 ^ Top
Any new development in the HPAs has the potential to damage heritage sites.On-goingDEBIHPAHeritage Resources
  
ATVs and, to a lesser extent, snowmachines have been known to cause damage and disturbance to ground vegetation and wildlife in areas of high use.On-goingDEBIHPAAccess
  
Current and anticipated future hunting patterns of waterfowl were not viewed as a concern by the steering committee.On-goingDEBIHPAHarvest
Waterfowl
  
Current and future fishing patterns were generally not viewed as a concern by workshop participants.On-goingDEBIHPAFish
Harvest
  
35
Grizzly bears and, to a lesser extent, black bears are significant predators of moose calves and have the potential to affect the numbers of moose in the HPAs.On-goingDEBIHPABears
Harvest
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Heritage sites and historical use in the HPAs are not well known or documented.On-goingDEBIHPAHeritage Resources
  
Management Plan ReviewOn-goingDEBIHPAPlan Review
  
Mining would be incompatible with the objectives of the HPAs and should not be allowed.On-goingDEBIHPAProtection
  
Oil and gas development should not be allowed in the HPAs.On-goingDEBIHPAProtection
  
40
Residential and commercial development in the HPAs has the potential to affect a number of natural and cultural features in the wetland, and potentially discourage use of the area by calving moose.On-goingDEBIHPAProtection
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Round wood harvesting in the HPAs could potentially result in the clearing of land that would diminish the habitat quality of these areas for moose calving.On-goingDEBIHPAHarvest - Wood
Moose
  
The ecological relationships or community structure of the diverse groups of plants and animals in the HPAs is little understood and have been little documented.On-goingDEBIHPAMonitoring and Research
  
The FNNND recognizes a need for an increased commitment to awareness of the voluntary closure.On-goingDEBIHPACommunity Education
Harvest - Cow Moose
  
The HPAs are situated in a licenced trapping concession. Public input from the planning workshop supported the continued use of the HPAs for trapping.On-goingDEBIHPATrapping
  
45
The present vehicle pullout at the interpretive trails attracts traffic from the Silver Trail Highway but provides no services with respect to human waste and garbage.On-goingDEBIHPANon-consumptive use
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There has been discussion in the community about expanding the Trans-Canada Trail network to include the old wagon trail from Mayo to Dawson.On-goingDEBIHPAAccess
  
There is a need to educate the general public about the ecological and cultural significance of the HPAs.On-goingDEBIHPANon-consumptive use
  
There is some concern that grazing may affect nesting waterfowl and shorebirds.On-goingDEBIHPAAgriculture & Grazing
Waterfowl
  
Workshop participants belived that dry fuelwood harvesting and the removal of small quantities of green trees for cain logs would be compatible with the objectives of the plan.On-goingDEBIHPAHarvest
  
50
NEW		Agriculture applications.On-goingHSHPAAgriculture & Grazing
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Assess boundaries of the HPA.On-goingHSHPAProtection
  
Construction of buildings.On-goingHSHPAProtection
  
Disposition of grazing leases.On-goingHSHPAProtection
  
Education and appreciation.On-goingHSHPACommunity Education
  
55
Fishing by members of the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun and other First Nations.On-goingHSHPAHarvest
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NEWFishing by others.On-goingHSHPAHarvest
  
Funding proposals.On-goingHSHPAFunding Opportunities
  
NEWHunting by members of the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun and other First Nations.On-goingHSHPAHarvest
  
NEWHunting by non-residents.On-goingHSHPAHarvest
  
60
NEW		Hunting by other residents of the Yukon.On-goingHSHPAHarvest
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Hydroelectric dam development.On-goingHSHPAProtection
  
Identify the need for data collection.On-goingHSHPA  
Land survey and land transfer.On-goingHSHPA  
NEWManage aircraft landing and access.On-goingHSHPAAccess
  
65
NEW		Manage all terrain vehicle (ATV) use.On-goingHSHPAAccess
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NEWManage snowmachine use in the HPA.On-goingHSHPAAccess
  
Manage trapping in the HPA.On-goingHSHPATrapping
  
NEWManage use of motor boats.On-goingHSHPAAccess
  
Manage visitor use in the HPA.On-goingHSHPANon-consumptive use
  
70
NEW		Manage woodcutting in the HPA for commercial use.On-goingHSHPAHarvest - Wood
 ^ Top
Manage woodcutting in the HPA for local domestic use.On-goingHSHPAHarvest - Wood
  
Mining exploration and development.On-goingHSHPAProtection
  
NEWMonitoring in the HPA.On-goingHSHPAMonitoring
  
Oil and gas exploration and development.On-goingHSHPAProtection
  
75
Process requirements for fire protection.On-goingHSHPAProtection
 ^ Top
Review Management Plan.On-goingHSHPAPlan Review
  
Roads and ATV trails.On-goingHSHPAAccess
  
NEWSignage.On-goingHSHPAEducation
Public Information
  
NEWSnowmachine trails.On-goingHSHPAAccess
  
80
Any development will need to be considered carefully in light of the objectives of this management plan.On-goingLWHPAProtection
 ^ Top
Maintain water quality and quantity to protect aquatic habitat.On-goingLWHPAHabitat
  
Manage and monitor access points and roads.On-goingLWHPAAccess
  
Manage forest resources and fire suppression.On-goingLWHPAHabitat
Harvest
  
Manage recreation and tourism development to prevent damaging both heritage artifacts and habitat.On-goingLWHPANon-consumptive use
  
85
Mineral, oil and gas resource activities should be temporarily suspended.On-goingLWHPAProtection
 ^ Top
Observations suggest a decline in the northern pike population.On-goingLWHPAFish
  
Protect habitat and archaeological resources from agriculture and grazing.On-goingLWHPAProtection
  
Protect heritage resources and educate youth on the cultural significance of artifacts and archaeological sites.On-goingLWHPA  
Protect the LWHPA from linear developments.On-goingLWHPAProtection
  
90
Review of the Approved Plan.On-goingLWHPAPlan Review
 ^ Top
Selkirk First Nations will continue to use and encourage the practice of cultural activities.On-goingLWHPAHarvest
  
Assess and maintain the genetic integrity of Yukon Elk.On-goingEMPElk
  
Carefully manage core elk range and highlight key habitats on maps for land-use planning initiatives.On-goingEMPElk
  
Define the core range and key habitats for elk populations.On-goingEMPElk
  
95
Develop a plan for dealing with diseases and parasite of concern once detected.On-goingEMPElk
 ^ Top
Elk in the wild should be healthy and free of diseases and parasites of concern.On-goingEMPElk
  
Elk that are habituated to people can be dangerous in communities.On-goingEMPElk
  
Enhance the genetic diversity of Yukon Elk.On-goingEMPElk
  
Estimate carrying capacity for elk within their range.On-goingEMPElk
  
100
Investigate the impact of elk on their range.On-goingEMPElk
Habitat
 ^ Top
Minimize land-use conflicts between agriculturalists and elk.On-goingEMPElk
  
Model estimated population size under different management options and changing environmental conditions.On-goingEMPElk
  
Monitor population size, composition and survival.On-goingEMPElk
  
Promote greater public knowledge and appreciation of elk.On-goingEMPCommunity Education
Elk
Public Information
  
105
Promote measures to prevent contact between livestock (including captive wildlife and free-ranging elk).On-goingEMPElk
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Provide elk viewing opportunities.On-goingEMPCommunity Education
Elk
Public Information
  
Provide limited hunting opportunities of elk for Yukon people.On-goingEMPElk
Harvest
  
Reduce the risk of vehicle collisions with elk.On-goingEMPElk
  
The presence of elk should not be to the detriment of other valued wildlife species and ecosystems.On-goingEMPElk
  
110
Undertake elk habitat enhancement projects, if necessary.On-goingEMPElk
Habitat
 ^ Top
Close all harvest of the CCH when herd populations and trends and sex ratios fall below threshold indicators for maintaining a stable or increasing herd.On-goingCCMPCaribou
Harvest
  
Conduct one wolf census within the life of this plan.On-goingCCMPCaribou
Wolves
  
Conduct regular monitoring of the herd.On-goingCCMPCaribou
  
Consider one moose survey within the life of this plan.On-goingCCMPMoose
  
115
Cooperatively manage harvest of the CCH with Yukon and Alaska management authorities to maintain a stable or increasing population.On-goingCCMPCaribou
 ^ Top
Coordinate awareness and communication, at critical periods, to the public and interested groups regarding harvest of the CCH.On-goingCCMPCaribou
Harvest
Public Information
  
Coordinate the collection of habitat information with other ongoing research and monitoring work in the CCH range.On-goingCCMPCaribou
Habitat
  
Coordinate with research scientists in Alaska to determine a protocol for monitoring Chisana caribou.On-goingCCMPCaribou
  
Develop and implement a communication plan for CCH.On-goingCCMPCaribou
Community Education
Public Information
  
120
Encourage and take advantage of research opportunities to increase our current knowledge of habitat within the CCH range.On-goingCCMPCaribou
Habitat
 ^ Top
Implement the plan in a manner that improves cooperation and communication among partners.On-goingCCMPCaribou
  
Promote and take advantage of research opportunities within the CCH Range.On-goingCCMPCaribou
  
Review and renew the plan in a timely manner.On-goingCCMPPlan Review
  
Assess health risks and maintain caribou health.On-goingNMCCaribou
Health
  
125
Determine herd status and trends over time.On-goingNMCCaribou
Wildlife Monitoring
 ^ Top
Foster opportunities to share knowledge, information and develop education and stewardship programs.On-goingNMCCommunication
Education
Public Information
  
Identify and assess the quality, quantity and distribution of important habitats.On-goingNMCCaribou
Habitat
  
Increase understanding of the dynamics of predator-prey systems and potential competition with other herbivores.On-goingNMCCaribou
Wildlife Monitoring
  
Manage and conserve habitat to support healthy caribou herds.On-goingNMC  
130
Manage harvest for sustainable use.On-goingNMCCaribou
Harvest
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Promote conservation of the NMP of woodland caribou through environmental and cumulative effects assessment.On-goingNMCCaribou
Protection
  
Additional Commercial Recreational Fishing (Angling) Development.On-goingMLMPFish
Protection
  
Current Ground Access into Mandanna Lake.On-goingMLMPAccess
  
Domestic Fishing and Commercial Fishing.On-goingMLMPFish
Harvest
  
135
Enforcement and Monitoring.On-goingMLMPFish
Wildlife Monitoring
 ^ Top
Food fishing by First Nation members with a sharing agreement.On-goingMLMPFish
Harvest
  
Food fishing by First Nation members without a sharing agreement.On-goingMLMPFish
Harvest
  
Food fishing by members of LSCFN.On-goingMLMPFish
Harvest
  
Land and water based disturbances within the watershed.On-goingMLMPFish
Habitat
  
140
Land Tenure and Land Dispositions at Mandanna Lake.On-goingMLMPProtection
 ^ Top
New ground access to Mandanna Lake.On-goingMLMPAccess
  
Recreational Angling (Fishing) Regulations.On-goingMLMPFish
Harvest
  
Recreational fishing (Angling) by non-residents.On-goingMLMPFish
Harvest
  
Recreational fishing (Angling) by residents of the Yukon.On-goingMLMPFish
Harvest
  
145
Recreational Fishing (Angling) Derbies.On-goingMLMPFish
Protection
 ^ Top
Review Management PlanOn-goingMLMPPlan Review
  
All operations and management activities will adhere to the management guidelines set out in this plan.On-goingNNWPHPACommunication
Protection
  
Develop and enhance communication services.On-goingNNWPHPAPublic Information
  
Develop, manage and permit research and monitoring programs to determine whether or not resources are being protected.On-goingNNWPHPA  
150
Manage visitor use and access.On-goingNNWPHPABears
Non-consumptive use
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Natural ecological process will continue without human interference unless they pose a threat to human life of property.On-goingNNWPHPAProtection
  
Natural ecological processes will continue without human interference unless they pose a threat to human life or property.On-goingNNWPHPAProtection
  
Plan review and ongoing public involvement.On-goingNNWPHPAPlan Review
  
Protect and promote an appreciation of heritage resources.On-goingNNWPHPAProtection
  
155
Protected area managers need to consider and discuss goals of adjacent land managers.On-goingNNWPHPAProtection
 ^ Top
There is no need for an airstrip to service the Wilderness Preserve.On-goingNNWPHPAAccess
  
This plan recognises the historical use of the winter cat trail for the Rusty Springs property.On-goingNNWPHPAAccess
  
Allow appropriate tourism activities in keeping with the management principles from the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation Final Agreement.On-goingOCFSMANon-consumptive use
  
Consider and manage the SMA as one healthy ecological unit.On-goingOCFSMAHabitat
Protection
Waterfowl
  
160
Continue and develop research and monitoring of the Old Crow Flats.On-goingOCFSMA ^ Top
Educate the public and encourage sharing of knowledge and values of Old Crow Flats between elders, researchers and community youth.On-goingOCFSMACommunity Education
  
Local residents feel that the Old Crow Flats are drying up, as they see evidence of lower water levels in lakes.On-goingOCFSMAHabitat
  
Maintenance of healthy wetland habitat must be a priority when considering dispositions of land or land use activities.On-goingOCFSMAProtection
  
Protect and conserve the full diversity of wildlife and habitat and maintain the ecological integrity of the SMA.On-goingOCFSMACaribou
Furbearers
Harvest
Moose
  
165
Protection of fish and fish habitat.On-goingOCFSMAFish
Habitat
 ^ Top
Recognise and protect traditional and current use of the area whilst protecting and conserving habitat.On-goingOCFSMAAccess
  
Recognize and protect important historic and archaeological resources in the Special Management Area.On-goingOCFSMAProtection
  
Recognize and protect traditional and current use of the Special Management Area, and ownership of parcels R-01 and R-10A by Vuntut Gwitchin.On-goingOCFSMATraditional Practice
  
Recognize that Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation fully owns and controls forestry resources within its settlement land.On-goingOCFSMAHabitat
Harvest
  
170
Review the possible options for designation of the settlement lands and crown land portions of the Special Management Area to recognize the ecological and cultural importance of the area, while allowing a management regime that is agreeable to the parties.On-goingOCFSMAProtection
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There is a concern about the potential impacts of oil and gas development and mineral development on the traditional use of the area by Vuntut Gwitchin.On-goingOCFSMAProtection
  
There is a concern about the potential impacts of oil and gas development on the traditional use of the area by Vuntut Gwitchin.On-goingOCFSMAProtection
  
Wisely protect and manage the paleontological resources of the SMA.On-goingOCFSMA  
Habitat loss through invasive plant monoculture.On-goingBSRSInvasive Species
Protection
  
175
Identify Critical Habitat for Baikal Sedge.On-goingBSRSHabitat
 ^ Top
Incomplete knowledge of species distribution and number of populations.On-goingBSRSDistribution Limit
Population
  
Incomplete knowledge of threats such as recreational use, natural succession and in-filling of dune ecosystems.On-goingBSRSMonitoring
Population
Protection
Recreation
  
Lack of habitat management for Baikal Sedge.On-goingBSRSProtection
  
Lack of public knowledge of the impact of recreational activities on Baikal Sedge.On-goingBSRSAccess
Public Information
  
180
Encourage a land stewardship ethic between managers and adjacent land owners.On-goingTCNHPAProtection
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It is recommended that the Habitat Protection Area should be permanently withdrawn from mineral staking, exploration and mining under the Quartz Mining Act and Placer Mining Act.On-goingTCNHPAHabitat
Protection
  
Manage tourism activities such as wildlife viewing.On-goingTCNHPANon-consumptive use
  
Manage wildfires and suppression activities.On-goingTCNHPAProtection
  
Manage wildlife harvesting activities and encourage the practice of cultural activities.On-goingTCNHPAHarvest
  
185
Protect archeological and historical sites in conjunction with the objectives of this plan.On-goingTCNHPAProtection
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The Habitat Protection Area should be permanently excluded from surface activities associated with oil and gas exploration and production.On-goingTCNHPAHabitat
Protection
  
The Habitat Protection Area should be permanently withdrawn from coal exploration and coal mining activities under the Territorial Lands (Yukon) Act.On-goingTCNHPAHabitat
Protection
  
To encourage public appreciation for the area and to respect traditional and current uses of the area by Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation people.On-goingTCNHPACommunity Education
Public Participation
  
To establish monitoring activities that will provide information on the conservation and protection of wildlife and wildlife habitat in the Habitat Protection Area.On-goingTCNHPA  
190
To manage agricultural activities in the Habitat Protection Area so as to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat.On-goingTCNHPAProtection
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To manage forest harvesting to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat.On-goingTCNHPAHarvest
  
To manage land use activities in a way that will protect wildlife and wildlife habitat, and to respect traditional and current uses by Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation people.On-goingTCNHPAProtection
  
To manage protect the integrity of the watershed.On-goingTCNHPAHabitat
  
To respect traditional and current uses of the area by Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation people.On-goingTCNHPAHarvest
Hunting Practices
Trapping
  

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