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New WCS Canada Report on Future of Development in Ontario's North
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| September 30, 2013
"A Fork in the Road: Future Development in Ontario’s Far North” describes the application of a simulation model (ALCES®) in the James Bay Lowland region of Ontario's Far North. Matt Carlson and WCS Canada's Cheryl Chetkiewicz used the model to simulate changes due to potential mining, hydroelectric development, infrastructure, forestry, and fire over the next 50 years. They modeled the effect of these changes on caribou, wolverine, and moose habitats and developed an impact score for the watersheds in the region. They highlight the importance of addressing cumulative effects as well as the challenges in considering future development and climate scenarios in intact landscapes. These results will be used to support discussion with decision-makers involved in land use planning and environmental assessment, particularly in the Ring of Fire.
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