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2021 Forest Health Report
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Creator | Forest Management |
| Summary | The Forest Management Division (FMD) of the Northwest Territories' Department of Environment and Climate Change (formerly, Environment and Natural Resources) monitors forest health to ensure ecological resilience and regeneration after disturbances. While historically focused on insect and disease impacts, the program now also tracks abiotic disturbances—like drought, flooding, and permafrost-related changes—due to climate change. Surveys began under the Canadian Forest Service in the 1950s, but since 1998 have been managed by the territorial government, with ENR staff conducting annual surveys since 2009. The 2021 aerial surveys involved ENR and CFS staff across various regions. |
| Local Relevance | This report is highly relevant to the Northwest Territories (NWT) as it provides critical insight into the health and resilience of the region’s forests in the face of both natural and climate-driven disturbances. Given the importance of forests to the NWT’s ecosystems, communities, and traditional livelihoods, ongoing monitoring by the Forest Management Division supports informed decision-making and sustainable resource management. By expanding its focus to include abiotic factors such as permafrost thaw, drought, and extreme weather events, the program reflects the increasing urgency to understand and adapt to climate change impacts in northern environments. |
| Notes | |
| Tags | Wildfire,Insect pest,Pathogen,Abiotic |
| Geographic Region | NWT |
| Release Date | 2021-01-01 |
| Last Modified Date | 2021-01-01 |
| Funding Program |