The conservation of wildlife habitat is an essential component of wildlife management and remains a priority for provincial and federal governments, industry, non-profit organizations as well as indigenous communities. This course addresses the concepts and management of wildlife habitat as well as the habitat protection measures designed to reduce potential effects of industrial development on wildlife including species at risk. The course emphasizes ecological processes and applied aspects of wildlife habitat relationships including the habitat assessment as well as the response of wildlife populations to anthropogenic disturbances with a focus on oil and gas development and forest management. The cultural significance of wildlife to indigenous communities including the contribution of traditional knowledge to wildlife habitat conservation is examined using case studies.

Lecture Hours: 45