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Snow Depth Surveys

Objective

To confirm, or assist in determining, an area's ungulate winter-range capability.

Study area Numerous sites throughout the Williston Reservoir watershed. Sites were primarily at low elevations (<900 m asl).
Methods

Replicate sites (n > 100 per survey) were visited once per year by helicopter or vehicle. Snow depth measurements were manually taken using a rigid metre-stick. Sites included small forest openings, wetland/meadow areas, recently logged areas, and sites adjacent to watercourses and plowed logging roads.

Study period Winter 1990 and 1994
Project status Completed
Surveys
 
  British Columbia Ministry of Environment                    BC Hydro                    
 
A joint initiative of BC Hydro, the BC Ministry of Environment, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada