A number of characteristics, unique to northern Canada, have together resulted in the adoption of fundamentally different processes for establishing protected areas in that region from those traditionally utilised in the south. Governmental recognition of these characteristics, in combination with the 1993 settlement of the Yukon Umbrella Final Agreement (UFA) comprehensive land claim, has led to the development of unique arrangements in the Yukon for protected area co-management by state and aboriginal interests. This study aims to evaluate changes to Yukon protected area management strategies pursuant to the settlement of aboriginal claims and increased local community involvement. Based on primary data, recommendations are proposed [...]
