Projects

Suppression of fire and extirpation of bison have allowed forest to encroach on grassland, and maintenance of grassland is an important management priority for the park. The ALCES Flow landscape simulator was applied to explore fire and vegetation dynamics in the park in order to inform future management actions such as the use of prescribed fire.

An assessment of cumulative effects from resource development in Fort McKay’s Traditional Territory, and identification of land-management tools to mitigate these effects.