Conservation of Lakeshore Zones in the Northern Boreal Mountains: State of Knowledge, and Principles and Guidelines for Planning and Management

A comprehensive framework for the conservation and management of lakeside zones in Nahanni National Park's northern boreal mountains has been developed, integrating ecological insights with practical guidelines. The study, led by Wildlife Conservation Society Canada (WCS Canada), combines extensive field research on wildlife behavior and ecosystem dynamics with collaborative efforts involving local communities, regulatory agencies, and commercial stakeholders. It provides actionable principles for protected area design, species monitoring, habitat restoration, and landscape management, drawing from WCS Canada's decade-long expertise in large-scale conservation initiatives across Canada. This work builds upon a century of global conservation leadership by the Wildlife Conservation Society, offering tailored strategies to address critical threats to vulnerable species like grizzly bears, lynx, wolverines, and woodland caribou while fostering sustainable community-based conservation practices.

Reid, D., & Potié, J. (2021). Conservation of Lakeshore Zones in the Northern Boreal Mountains: State of Knowledge, and Principles and Guidelines for Planning and Management (, Ed.). Wildlife Conservation Society. https://doi.org/10.19121/2021.report.39964