New research on caribou migration patterns
New research from the Wildlife Science Centre and a team of collaborators found that caribou migration routes are shrinking.
Science to inform policy and management
We bring together ecology, social science, and Indigenous ways of knowing
We work with a range of partners and collaborators across western Canada to facilitate applied research and provide scientific expertise. Our work is used to support the recovery of endangered wildlife species and sustain populations in the face of increasing pressures. We are relied upon as trusted brokers of evidence in complex and sensitive policy decisions.
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Browse our archive to find reports, factsheets, peer-reviewed publications, and more.
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We believe in open access and open dialogue. We regularly host webinars, give presentations, and share our work with the media.
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Different Ways of Knowing: the 2024 Northern Mountain Caribou Summit
We’re pleased to share the story of the Northern Mountain Caribou Summit in a newly released short film.
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Trusted brokers of knowledge
Our aim is to understand the drivers of change for wildlife populations; track changes in their habitats; and disentangle the complex interactions between species, disturbances, and climate. Restoring wildlife populations and habitat costs time and money—we provide the evidence needed to make effective, efficient decisions.
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Featured Projects
Our work ranges from prioritizing areas for habitat restoration to determining how predator numbers and a changing landscape affect wildlife populations.
Supporting Klinse-Za Caribou Recovery Efforts
The Klinse-Za caribou herd is a threatened population in northern British Columbia, Canada. The West Moberly First Nations and Saulteau First Nations, two Indigenous nations...
Operationalizing Wildlife Coexistence in the Elk Valley
The Elk Valley Coexistence Coalition brings together local communities, First Nations, industry partners, conservation groups, and the provincial government to tackle human-bear coexistence challenges in...
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Regional Industry Caribou Collaboration
The Regional Industry Caribou Collaboration (RICC) is a group of energy and forestry companies who support caribou recovery efforts in the Cold Lake, East Side of the...