Revisiting Extinction in National Parks: Mountain Caribou in Banff

Hebblewhite, Mark; White, Clifford; Musiani, Marco

doi:10.1111/j.1523-1739.2009.01343.x

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“…Preserving evolutionarily significant diversity in caribou that is identified through the analysis of multiple genetic markers and TK is essential because caribou populations in the southern portions of their range face extirpation (Hebblewhite et al 2010. Further, recent research on loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta) has shown that populations at the margins of the species range can be important reservoirs of genetic diversity and "contribute disproportionally to the adaptive potential and future viability of the population" (Stiebens et al 2013:8).…”

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Łeghágots'enetę (learning together): the importance of indigenous perspectives in the identification of biological variation

Polfus¹,

Manseau²,

Simmons³

et al. 2016

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. 2016. Łeghaǵots'enetę (learning together): the importance of indigenous perspectives in the identification of biological variation. Ecology and Society 21 (2) ABSTRACT. Using multiple knowledge sources to interpret patterns of biodiversity can generate the comprehensive species characterizations that are required for effective conservation strategies. Caribou (Rangifer tarandus) display substantial intraspecific variation across their distribution and in the Sahtú Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada, three caribou types, each with a different conservation status, co-occur. Caribou are essential to the economies, culture, and livelihoods of northern indigenous peoples. Indigenous communities across the north are insisting that caribou research be community-driven and collaborative. In response to questions that arose through dialogue with five Sahtú Dene and Métis communities, we jointly developed a research approach to understand caribou differentiation and population structure. Our goal was to examine caribou variation through analysis of population genetics and an exploration of the relationships Dene and Métis people establish with animals within bioculturally diverse systems. To cultivate a research environment that supported łeghaǵots'enetę "learning together" we collaborated with Ɂehdzo Got'ınę (Renewable Resources Councils), elders, and an advisory group. Dene knowledge and categorization systems include a comprehensive understanding of the origin, behaviors, dynamic interactions, and spatial structure of caribou. Dene people classify todzı "boreal woodland caribou" based on unique behaviors, habitat preferences, and morphology that differ from ɂekwę "barren-ground" or shuhta ɂepę "mountain" caribou. Similarly, genetic analysis of material (microsatellites and mitochondrial DNA) from caribou fecal pellets, collected in collaboration with community members during the winter, provided additional evidence for population differentiation that corresponded to the caribou types recognized by Dene people and produced insights into the evolutionary histories that contribute to the various forms. We developed culturally respectful and relevant descriptions of caribou variation through partnerships that respect the lives and experiences of people that depend on the land. By prioritizing mutual learning, researchers can broaden their understanding of biodiversity and establish a common language for collaboration.

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Łeghágots'enetę (learning together): the importance of indigenous perspectives in the identification of biological variation

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Manseau²,

Simmons³

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“…In tropical regions, although most PAs have been successful protecting tropical biodiversity (Bruner et al 2001), others have experienced species extinction, extirpation, and habitat loss (DeFries et al 2005, Hebblewhite et al 2010. These failures are due to human activity inside and around these PAs (e.g., hunting).…”

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Identifying hotspots of deforestation and reforestation in Colombia (2001–2010): implications for protected areas

Sánchez-Cuervo

Aide

2013

Ecosphere

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Abstract. The conversion of natural areas to human-dominated land uses has been the major cause of global biodiversity decline and ecosystem degradation. Protected areas have been the most common strategy for reducing habitat and species loss. Effective conservation planning requires current information on land change dynamics, and the factors driving these changes. Therefore, our main goal was to assess the implications of land change on present and future protected areas. Specifically, we identified hotspots of reforestation and deforestation in Colombia between 2001 and 2010, and we determined the factors that explained land change within these hotspots. We identified four reforestation hotpots located mainly in the highlands of the Andes, and four deforestation hotpots that were located in the lowlands. Environmental and armed conflict variables explained most of the variation in the woody vegetation and agriculture/ pasture classes, respectively. Although protected areas cover 12% of the country, only 4% of the reforestation and deforestation hotspots included protected areas. In Colombia, as well as the rest of the world, the majority of protected lands occur in remote regions where there are little to no economic activities and threats. Although we recognize the importance of this conservation approach, particularly for long-term conservation of large areas, we believe that complementary approaches that incorporate current land change dynamics are essential for future protected area planning. These approaches would place higher value on establishing new protected areas in regions that are undergoing rapid land change or regions where agricultural activities have been abandoned and ecosystems are beginning to recovery. The first approach would have immediate conservation benefits, while the second approach could bring ecosystem benefits in the short to intermediate-term and biodiversity benefits in the medium to long-term. These complementary approaches can provide helpful information for protected area conservation planning in a world with rapid land change.

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“…Similar to Environment Canada (2008a), we think that there is a habitat disturbance threshold above which the conservation of a small isolated herd like that of Charlevoix might become very difficult. We believe that the conservation of the Charlevoix caribou cannot be ensured solely by protection in protected areas, as exemplified by the recent extirpation of caribou in Banff National Park (Alberta, Canada; Hebblewhite et al, 2010; see also Brashares, 2010).…”

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The reintroduction of boreal caribou as a conservation strategy: A long-term assessment at the southern range limit

St‐Laurent

Dussault

2012

Ran

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Boreal caribou were extirpated from the Charlevoix region (Québec) in the 1920s because of hunting and poaching. In 1965, the Québec government initiated a caribou reintroduction program in Charlevoix. During the winters of 1966 and 1967, a total of 48 boreal caribou were captured, translocated by plane, and released within enclosures; only their offspring (82 individuals) were released in the wild. Between 1967 and 1980, a wolf control program was applied to support caribou population growth. The caribou population, however, remained relatively stable at 45-55 individuals during this period. During the 1980s, the population grew slowly at a rate of approximately 5% each year to reach a peak of 126 individuals in 1992. At that time, Bergerud & Mercer (1989) reported that the Charlevoix experiment was the only successful attempt at caribou reintroduction in the presence of predators (in North America). Afterwards, the population declined and since then it has been relatively stable at about 80 individuals. Here we reviewed the literature regarding the ecology and population dynamics of the Charlevoix caribou herd since its reintroduction, in an attempt to critically assess the value of reintroduction as a conservation tool for this species. Indeed, the Charlevoix caribou herd is now considered at very high risk of extinction mostly because of its small size, its isolation from other caribou populations, and low recruitment. The Charlevoix region has been heavily impacted by forestry activities since the early 1980s. Recent studies have indicated that these habitat modifications may have benefited populations of wolves and black bears-two predators of caribou-and that caribou range fidelity may have exposed caribou to higher predation risk via maladaptive habitat selection. As females are ageing, and females and calves suffer high predation pressure from wolves and bears respectively, we suggest that the future of this reintroduced herd is in question and that they are facing a high probability of extinction in the near future if further action is not taken.

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Revisiting Extinction in National Parks: Mountain Caribou in Banff

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Łeghágots'enetę (learning together): the importance of indigenous perspectives in the identification of biological variation

Łeghágots'enetę (learning together): the importance of indigenous perspectives in the identification of biological variation

Identifying hotspots of deforestation and reforestation in Colombia (2001–2010): implications for protected areas

The reintroduction of boreal caribou as a conservation strategy: A long-term assessment at the southern range limit

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