The early history of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in British Columbia
Dates
Year
2000
Citation
Spalding, D. J., 2000, The early history of woodland caribou (Rangifer tarandus caribou) in British Columbia: Wildlife Branch: Victoria, B.C, p. 61-61.
Summary
This report presents a historical survey of the caribou population of British Columbia, based largely on written sources such as explorers' accounts, scientific articles, and archival records. Results are presented by ecoprovince for northern, mountain, and boreal caribou. The current geographic distribution of the species is discussed along with historic trends in the change in the caribou populations. Threats to these populations are also described, including habitat loss, predation, hunting, weather & disease, and land use impacts. The appendix contains a report on the Queen Charlotte Islands population of caribou, now extinct.
Summary
This report presents a historical survey of the caribou population of British Columbia, based largely on written sources such as explorers' accounts, scientific articles, and archival records. Results are presented by ecoprovince for northern, mountain, and boreal caribou. The current geographic distribution of the species is discussed along with historic trends in the change in the caribou populations. Threats to these populations are also described, including habitat loss, predation, hunting, weather & disease, and land use impacts. The appendix contains a report on the Queen Charlotte Islands population of caribou, now extinct.