In Jasper National Park, caribou and their habitat are protected under Canada’s National Parks Act and Species at Risk Act. Seasonal closures and access restrictions are just one way that Parks Canada is protecting caribou.

Adding to year-round conservation measures and habitat protection, seasonal closures in the Tonquin, Brazeau, and À La Pêche caribou ranges of Jasper National Park protect almost 3000 km² of winter habitat for caribou. No access to these backcountry areas is permitted between November 1 and May 15.

Full text of this news release can be accessed here: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/ab/jasper/nature/conservation/mesuresap-bcactions

*This news piece is being shared by the National Boreal Caribou Knowledge Consortium as the subject matter discussed pertains to caribou and may be of interest to our audience. 

The Government of Northwest Territories is accepting feedback on the Draft Wek’èezhı̀ı Boreal Caribou Range Plan from August 17, 2021 to October 1, 2021.

More information can be found here. 

Comments on the Draft Plan can be submitted as follows:

Email: Boreal_Caribou_Rangeplan@gov.nt.ca 
Phone:  (867) 767-9237 ext. 53231[Lisa Worthington]
Mail:  Wildlife and Fish Division
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Government of the Northwest Territories
P.O. Box 1320
Yellowknife, NT 
X1A 2L9
Attn:  Lisa Worthington

*This news piece is being shared by the National Boreal Caribou Knowledge Consortium as the subject matter discussed pertains to caribou and may be of interest to our audience. 

News release

Jasper National Park, Alberta | Parks Canada Agency

The Government of Canada is committed to protecting biodiversity conservation and undertakes important initiatives to assist species at risk recovery and ensure that these species remain an important part of our shared natural and cultural heritage. 

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced plans to move forward on new and additional measures to support woodland caribou recovery in Jasper National Park. Budget 2021 has made over $24 million available through the Nature Legacy program for caribou conservation initiatives in the park.

Parks Canada wildlife specialists have been working for many years to protect habitat and support the recovery of woodland caribou herds in Jasper National Park. These specialists have collaborated with experts from universities, provincial governments, and conservation groups to explore additional measures that can help to support woodland caribou recovery. One of these is a proposal for a conservation breeding program to help rebuild caribou populations as part of the broader Multi-Species Action Plan for Jasper National Park.

Full text of this news release can be accessed here: Government of Canada making additional investments to support the recovery of woodland caribou in Jasper National Park - Canada.ca