What is it?
A visual, plain-language field guide for identifying and classifying wetlands in Yukon.
This accessible guide helps users identify the five wetland classes, as well as their forms, using readily observable soil, vegetation and hydrology (water) characteristics in alignment with the Yukon Government’s Wetland Classification Standards and Criteria Guidance. The guide was developed to support the implementation of the Yukon Government’s Policy for Stewardship of Yukon’s Wetlands.
This Field Guide includes:
- A user-friendly, vegetation-based wetland classification decision key;
- 10 detailed fact sheets for each wetland class, form, and type;
- A Wetland Vegetation Section featuring 72 common Yukon wetland plants;
- Insights into Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Indigenous Wetland Values; and,
- Information on permafrost, soils, wildlife, and species at risk.
Who is it for?
- Anyone interested in identifying and classifying wetlands in the Yukon;
- People whose decisions or actions impact wetlands or their functions; and,
- Educators, landowners, Indigenous land and water guardians, or anyone interested in the Yukon’s wetlands.
Support
This project was undertaken with the financial support of:
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