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Peace Arm Habitat Summary

Objective

To prepare biophysical habitat and wildlife capability and suitability maps for the Peace Arm. Nine ungulate and bear species were considered: caribou, moose, Rocky Mountain elk, white-tailed deer, mule deer, mountain goat, Stone's sheep, grizzly bear, and black bear.

Study area

Eastern half of Peace Arm (Williston Reservoir) drainage; two 1:50,000 NTS map sheets (94B/1 and 2).

Methods

Working as a team, terrain, vegetation, and wildlife experts sampled field sites. At each site, information on environmental features, terrain, soil, vegetation, and wildlife use was recorded. Site data, in conjunction with existing information and air photo interpretation, were used to describe and map terrain and biophysical habitat units for the study area. These units were then classified for their capability and suitability for the various wildlife species.

Study period August to September 1992
Project status Completed
Reports
  British Columbia Ministry of Environment                    BC Hydro                    
 
A joint initiative of BC Hydro, the BC Ministry of Environment, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada