Woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou), boreal population: critical habitat fact sheet

Illustration of boreal caribou

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Table of Contents

Critical Habitat Factsheets: Northwest Territories

Critical Habitat Identification: Northwest Territories Range (NT1)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-1: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Northwest Territories range (NT1).

Figure J-2: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Northwest Territories range (NT1) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
44,166,546 24 8 31 69 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Plain
Boreal Plain
Southern Arctic
Taiga Cordillera

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Factsheets: British Columbia

Critical Habitat Identification: Maxhamish Range (BC1)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-3: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Maxhamish range (BC1).

Figure J-4: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Maxhamish range (BC1) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total
Undisturbed Habitat (%)
Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
710,105 0.5 57 58 42 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Calendar Range (BC2)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-5: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Calendar range (BC2).

Figure J-6: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Calendar range (BC2) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total
Undisturbed Habitat (%)
Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
496,393 8 58 61 39 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Snake-Sahtahneh Range (BC3)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-7: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Snake-Sahtahneh range (BC3).

Figure J-8: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Snake-Sahtahneh range (BC3) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total
Undisturbed Habitat (%)
Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
1,198,752 6 86 87 13 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Parker Range (BC4)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-9: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Parker range (BC4).

Figure J-10: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Parker range (BC4) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total
Undisturbed Habitat (%)
Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
75,222 1 57 58 42 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecoregion(s)1: Taiga Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Prophet Range (BC5)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-11: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Prophet range (BC5).

Figure J-12: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Prophet range (BC5) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total
Undisturbed Habitat (%)
Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
119,396 1 77 77 23 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Factsheets: Alberta

Critical Habitat Identification: Chinchaga Range (incl. BC portion) (AB1)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-13: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Chinchaga range (incl. BC portion) (AB1).

Figure J-14: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Chinchaga range (incl. BC portion) (AB1) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
3,162,612 8 74 76 24 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Plain
Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Bistcho Range (AB2)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-15: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Bistcho range (AB2).

Figure J-16: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Bistcho range (AB2) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
1,436,555 20 61 71 29 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Yates Range (AB3)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-17: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Yates range (AB3).

Figure J-18: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Yates range (AB3) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
523,094 43 21 61 39 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Caribou Mountains Range (AB4)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-19: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Caribou Mountains range (AB4).

Figure J-20: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Caribou Mountains range (AB4) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
2,069,000 44 23 57 43 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Plain
Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Little Smoky Range (AB5)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-21: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Little Smoky range (AB5).

Figure J-22: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Little Smoky range (AB5) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
308,606 0.2 95 95 5 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Montane Cordillera
Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Red Earth Range (AB6)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-23: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Red Earth range (AB6).

Figure J-24: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Red Earth range (AB6) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
2,473,729 30 44 62 38 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: West Side Athabasca River Range (AB7)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-25: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the West Side Athabasca River range (AB7).

Figure J-26: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the West Side Athabasca River range (AB7) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
1,572,652 4 68 69 31 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Richardson Range (AB8)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-27: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Richardson range (AB8).

Figure J-28: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Richardson range (AB8) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
707,350 67 22 82 18 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Boreal Plain
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: East Side Athabasca River Range (AB9)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-29: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the East Side Athabasca River range (AB9).

Figure J-30: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the East Side Athabasca River range (AB9) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
1,315,980 26 77 81 19 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Cold Lake Range (AB10)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-31: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Cold Lake range (AB10).

Figure J-32: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Cold Lake range (AB10) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
672,422 32 72 85 15 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Nipisi Range (AB11)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-33: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Nipisi range (AB11).

Figure J-34: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Nipisi range (AB11) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
210,771 6 66 68 32 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Slave Lake Range (AB12)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-35: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Slave Lake range (AB12).

Figure J-36: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Slave Lake range (AB12) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
151,904 37 63 80 20 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Factsheets: Saskatchewan

Critical Habitat Identification: Boreal Shield Range (SK1)

A schedule of studies is required under SARA where available information is inadequate to identify critical habitat. The schedule of studies outlines the essential studies required to identify the critical habitat necessary to meet the population and distribution objectives for boreal caribou set in this recovery strategy.

There is evidence suggesting that fire does cause stress on boreal caribou populations when the proportion of the range disturbed by fire is high and precaution around the additional effects of anthropogenic disturbance in boreal caribou ranges with high fire is necessary. However, additional population trend data is required to understand the relationship between disturbance and boreal caribou survival in ranges with high fire and very low anthropogenic disturbances. This disturbance relationship occurs in northern Saskatchewan’s Boreal Shield range (SK1).

The following schedule of studies is required to complete the identification of critical habitat in the Boreal Shield Range in northern Saskatchewan.

Table J-1: Schedule of studies required to complete the identification of critical habitat in the Boreal Shield range (SK1) in northern Saskatchewan
Description of Activity Rationale Timeline
Collect population information (size, trend, etc.) for a minimum of 2 years in SK1 where population condition is unknown. The effect of a high fire and very low anthropogenic disturbance habitat condition on the SK1 local population is unknown. These activities will provide the necessary information to identify critical habitat. Population data collected and critical habitat identified for SK1 by end of 2016.
Update disturbance model in Environment Canada's Scientific Assessment (2011b) by including population information for SK1 to incorporate situations of high fire and very low anthropogenic disturbance.
Identification of critical habitat in SK1.

Critical Habitat Identification: Boreal Plain Range (SK2)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-37: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Boreal Plain range (SK2).

Figure J-38: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Boreal Plain range (SK2) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
10,592,463 26 20 42 58 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Factsheets: Manitoba

Critical Habitat Identification: The Bog Range (MB1)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-39: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of The Bog range (MB1).

Figure J-40: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Bog range (MB1) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
446,383 4 12 16 84 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Kississing Range (MB2)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-41: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Kississing range (MB2).

Figure J-42: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Kississing range (MB2) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
317,029 39 13 51 49 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Naosap Range (MB3)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-43: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Naosap range (MB3).

Figure J-44: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Naosap range (MB3) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
456,977 28 26 50 50 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Boreal Plain
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Reed Range (MB4)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-45: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Reed range (MB4).

Figure J-46: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Reed range (MB4) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
357,425 7 20 26 74 At least 65% undisturbed habitat.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Boreal Plain
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: North Interlake Range (MB5)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-47: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the North Interlake range (MB5).

Figure J-48: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the North Interlake range (MB5) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
489,680 4 14 17 83 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: William Lake Range (MB6)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-49: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the William Lake range (MB6).

Figure J-50: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the William Lake range (MB6) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
488,219 24 10 31 69 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Plain

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Wabowden Range (MB7)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-51: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Wabowden range (MB7).

Figure J-52: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Wabowden range (MB7) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
628,938 10 19 28 72 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Boreal Plain
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Wapisu Range (MB8)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-53: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Wapisu range (MB8).

Figure J-54: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Wapisu range (MB8) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
565,044 10 14 24 76 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Manitoba North Range (MB9)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-55: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Manitoba North range (MB9).

Figure J-56: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Manitoba North range (MB9) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
6,205,520 23 16 37 63 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Boreal Plain
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Manitoba South Range (MB10)1

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-57: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Manitoba South range (MB10).

Figure J-58: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Manitoba South range (MB10) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
1,867,255 4 13 17 83 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)2: Boreal Plain

1The Government of Manitoba is in the process of updating their range boundaries. This will result in an update to current range delineations, as well as a revision of their self-sustainability status following integrated risk assessment of any new range boundaries.

2 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Manitoba East Range (MB11)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-59: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Manitoba East range (MB11).

Figure J-60: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Manitoba East range (MB11) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
6,612,782 26 3 29 71 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West)
Boreal Shield (West Central)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Atikaki-Berens Range (MB12)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-61: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Atikaki-Berens range (MB12).

Figure J-62: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Atikaki-Berens range (MB12) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
2,387,665 31 6 35 65 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West Central)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Owl-Flinstone Range (MB13)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-63: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Owl-Flinstone range (MB13).

Figure J-64: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Owl-Flinstone range (MB13) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
363,570 25 18 39 61 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West Central)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Factsheets: Ontario

Critical Habitat Identification: Sydney Range (ON1)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-65: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Sydney range (ON1).

Figure J-66: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Sydney range (ON1) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
753,001 28 33 58 42 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West Central)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Berens Range (ON2)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-67: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Berens range (ON2).

Figure J-68: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Berens range (ON2) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
2,794,835 34 7 39 61 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West Central)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Churchill Range (ON3)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-69: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Churchill range (ON3).

Figure J-70: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Churchill range (ON3) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
2,150,490 6 28 31 69 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West Central)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Brightsand Range (ON4)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-71: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Brightsand range (ON4).

Figure J-72: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Brightsand range (ON4) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
2,220,921 18 28 42 58 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West Central)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Nipigon Range (ON5)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-73: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Nipigon range (ON5).

Figure J-74: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Nipigon range (ON5) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
3,885,026 7 25 31 69 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (West)
Boreal Shield (West Centeral)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Coastal Range (ON6)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-75: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Coastal range (ON6).

Figure J-76: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Coastal range (ON6) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
376,598 0 16 16 84 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (Central)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Pagwachuan Range (ON7)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-77: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Pagwachuan range (ON7).

Figure J-78: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Pagwachuan range (ON7) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
4,542,918 0.9 26 27 73 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Hudson Plain
Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (Central)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Kesagami Range (ON8)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-79: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Kesagami range (ON8).

Figure J-80: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Kesagami range (ON8) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
4,766,463 3 36 38 62 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Hudson Plain
Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (Central)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Far North Range (ON9)1

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-81: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Far North range (ON9).

Figure J-82: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Far North range (ON9) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
28,265,143 14 1 15 85 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)2: Hudson Plain
Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)2: Boreal Shield (West)
Boreal Shield (Southeast)
Boreal Shield (Central)

1  The range is likely made up of several populations for which the self-sustainability status may vary. New data is currently being collected by the provincial jurisdiction for this range. This may result in an update to the range delineation and/or the identification of new ranges, as well as a revision of their self-sustainability status following integrated risk assessment of new ranges or new range boundaries.

2 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Factsheets: Quebec

Critical Habitat Identification: Val d'Or Range (QC1)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-83: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Val d'Or range (QC1).

Figure J-84: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Val d'Or range (QC1) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
346,861 0.1 60 60 40 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (Southeast)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Charlevoix Range (QC2)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-85: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Charlevoix range (QC2).

Figure J-86: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Charlevoix range (QC2) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
312,803 4 77 80 20 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (Southeast)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Pipmuacan Range (QC3)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-87: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Pipmuacan range (QC3).

Figure J-88: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Pipmuacan range (QC3) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
1,376,899 11 51 59 41 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (East)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Manouane Range (QC4)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-89: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Manouane range (QC4).

Figure J-90: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Manouane range (QC4) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
2,716,449 18 23 39 61 Existing habitat that would contribute to at least 65% undisturbed over time.

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (East)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Manicouagan Range (QC5)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-91: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Manicouagan range (QC5).

Figure J-92: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Manicouagan range (QC5) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
1,134,129 3 32 33 67 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (East)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Quebec Range (QC6)1

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-93: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Quebec range (QC6).

Figure J-94: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Quebec range (QC6) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
62,156,186 20 12 30 70 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)2: Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)2: Boreal Shield (Central)
Boreal Shield (East)

1 The range is likely made up of several populations for which the self-sustainability status may vary. New data is currently being collected by the provincial jurisdiction for this range. This may result in an update to the range delineation and/or the identification of new ranges, as well as a revision of their self-sustainability status following integrated risk assessment of new ranges or new range boundaries.

2 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Factsheets: Newfoundland and Labrador

Critical Habitat Identification: Lac Joseph Range (NL1)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-95: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Lac Joseph range (NL1).

Figure J-96: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Lac Joseph range (NL1) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
5,802,491 7 1 8 92 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Shield
Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (East)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Red Wine Mountain Range (NL2)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-97: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Red Wine Mountain range (NL2).

Figure J-98: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Red Wine Mountain range (NL2)  within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
5,838,594 5 3 8 92 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Shield
Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (East)

1 See Appendix H

Critical Habitat Identification: Mealy Mountain Range (NL3)

The identification of critical habitat for boreal caribou is described by three components for each range: i) Location of habitat; ii) Amount of habitat; and iii) Type of habitat.

i) Location: Where critical habitat is found.

Figure J-99: Key map of the general location of the range.

Map showing the distribution of boreal caribou in Canada and indicating the location of the Mealy Mountain range (NL3).

Figure J-100: The geographic boundary within which critical habitat is located.

Map showing a close up of the geographic boundary of the Mealy Mountain range (NL3) within which critical habitat is located.
ii) Amount: Quantity of critical habitat.
Total Range Area (ha) Disturbed Habitat (%) Total Undisturbed Habitat (%) Amount of Critical Habitat
Fire Anthropogenic Total
3,948,463 0.4 1 2 98 At least 65% undisturbed habitat

 

iii) Type: Biophysical attributes of critical habitat.
Ecozone(s)1: Taiga Shield
Boreal Shield
Ecoregion(s)1: Boreal Shield (East)

1 See Appendix H

1 See Appendix H

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