The recent record of climate on the range of the George River Caribou Herd, Northern Québec and Labrador, Canada

Authors

  • J.D. Jacobs
  • A.R. Maarouf
  • E.A. Perkins

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/2.16.4.1242

Keywords:

bioclimate, climate change, George River herd, caribou

Abstract

Records from permanent meteorological stations in and around the range of the George River Caribou Herd have been analyzed for the 1950-1991 period in order to identify climatic factors potentially influencing the numbers, condition, and distribution of caribou. Winter conditions identified include a significant temperature decrease over the period and some years of extreme snowfall. Spatial variations in snow cover may be responsible for shifts in winter range. Indications are that summer climate has not varied significantly, but spring and summer conditions may not have been particularly favourable for plant productivity in the summer range of females and calves. Climatological observations more representative of the summer range are needed for a better understanding of ecological relationships there.

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Published

1996-01-01

How to Cite

Jacobs, J., Maarouf, A., & Perkins, E. (1996). The recent record of climate on the range of the George River Caribou Herd, Northern Québec and Labrador, Canada. Rangifer, 16(4), 193–200. https://doi.org/10.7557/2.16.4.1242

Issue

Vol 16 (1996): Special Issue No. 9

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Articles

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